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Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 163 / Thursday, August 22, 2024 / Rules and Regulations example, VA can reimburse claims for emergency care furnished to veterans under several different statutory authorities, including 38 U.S.C. 1703, 1720J, 1725, and 1728. VA’s regulations provide for different timely filing requirements under these authorities. Section 1728 and its implementing regulations require eligible entities or providers to submit a claim within two years of the date of service. Given the outage for medical claims between February 21, 2024, and March 23, 2024, for such claims, a provider could have attempted to submit a claim on February 21, 2024, for emergency care furnished to a veteran on February 21, 2022, and that claim could have been considered timely and potentially approved by VA (if other conditions were met). However, under section 1725 and its implementing regulations (specifically, 17.1004, as described above), claims must be submitted to VA within 90 days of the later of any of several dates or events. If VA determined that a claim for services furnished on February 21, 2022, that is submitted based on this document is not payable under section 1728 but only payable under section 1725, that claim would be considered not timely filed. VA does not expect providers to know under what authority they are filing claims; VA will process received claims, as it does today, to determine which authority is appropriate. If providers believe VA has denied a claim incorrectly, they are free to appeal that decision, as they can today. Signing Authority Denis McDonough, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, approved and signed this document on August 15, 2024, and authorized the undersigned to sign and submit the document to the Office of the Federal Register for publication electronically as an official document of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Jeffrey M. Martin, Assistant Director, Office of Regulation Policy & Management, Office of General Counsel, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2024–18651 Filed 8–21–24; 8:45 am] ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 Aug 21, 2024 Jkt 262001 GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION 41 CFR Parts 102–5, 102–36, 102–38, 102–39, 102–40, 102–41, and 102–42 [FMR Case 2024–01; Docket No. GSA–FMR– 2024–0001; Sequence No. 1] RIN 3090–AK79 Federal Management Regulation; Updating the FMR With Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Language Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP), General Services Administration (GSA). ACTION: Final rule. AGENCY: GSA is issuing a final rule that makes technical amendments to the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) regarding gender neutrality. These technical amendments result in more inclusive language by replacing genderspecific pronouns (e.g., he, she, his, her) with non-gendered pronouns. GSA is also correcting minor grammatical and administrative errors in FMR parts 102– 5 and 102–42. These changes are grammatical and technical in nature and do not result in added costs or associated policy changes. DATES: This final rule is effective on October 21, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William Garrett, Director, Personal Property Policy Division, Office of Government-wide Policy, at 202–368– 8163 or personalpropertypolicy@gsa.gov for clarification of content. For information pertaining to status or publication schedules, contact the Regulatory Secretariat Division at 202– 501–4755 or GSARegSec@gsa.gov. Please cite ‘‘FMR Case 2024–01.’’ SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: I. Background Executive Order (E.O.) 13988, Preventing and Combating Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation, dated January 20, 2021, establishes a policy ‘‘to prevent and combat discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation, and to fully enforce Title VII and other laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation.’’ The Federal Government must be a model for diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, where all employees are treated with dignity and respect. Therefore, GSA has undertaken a review of FMR parts 102–5 and 102–33 through 102–42. PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 67865 Consistent with the American Psychological Association (APA) Style Guide, 7th Edition, Publication Manual Section 5.5 guidance on ‘‘Gender and Pronoun Usage’’, GSA is replacing gender-specific pronouns, such as he, she, his, or her, with more inclusive and respectful terminology to all segments of society. Other terms that do not use gender-specific language, such as Administrator, Architect, employee, and purchaser, have also been used as appropriate. II. Discussion of the Final Rule A. Summary of Significant Changes This final rule is technical in nature and does not significantly change any definition, operation, or interpretation of the FMR. B. Expected Cost Impact to the Public There is no expected cost impact to the public due to these technical changes to the FMR. III. Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 14094 Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) directs agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive impacts, and equity). E.O. 13563 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review) emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting flexibility. E.O. 14094 (Modernizing Regulatory Review) amends Section 3(f) of E.O. 12866 and supplements and reaffirms the principles, structures, and definitions governing contemporary regulatory review established in E.O. 12866 and E.O. 13563. The Office of Management and Budget’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has determined that this rule is not a significant regulatory action, and therefore, it was not reviewed under Section 6(b) of E.O. 12866. IV. Congressional Review Act OIRA has determined that this rule is not a ‘‘major rule’’ under 5 U.S.C. 804(2). Title II, Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (codified at 5 U.S.C. 801–808), also known as the Congressional Review Act or CRA, generally provides that before a rule may take effect, unless excepted, the agency promulgating the rule must E:\FR\FM\22AUR1.SGM 22AUR1 67866 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 163 / Thursday, August 22, 2024 / Rules and Regulations submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. This rule is excepted from CRA reporting requirements prescribed under 5 U.S.C. 801 as it relates to agency management or personnel under 5 U.S.C. 804(3)(B). V. Regulatory Flexibility Act This final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. This final rule is also excepted from the Administrative Procedure Act pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(a)(2) because it applies to agency management or personnel. Therefore, an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was not performed. VI. Paperwork Reduction Act The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to the FMR do not impose recordkeeping or information collection requirements, or the collection of information from offerors, contractors, or members of the public that require the approval of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq. List of Subjects in 41 CFR Parts 102–5, 102–36, 102–38, 102–39, 102–40, 102– 41, and 102–42. Home-to-work transportation, Excess and surplus Government property, Government property management. Robin Carnahan, Administrator of General Services. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, GSA amends 41 CFR parts 102–5, 102–36, 102–38, 102–39, 102–40, 102–41, and 102–42 as set forth below: PART 102–5—HOME-TO-WORK TRANSPORTATION 1. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102–5 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 31 U.S.C. 1344(e)(1). § 102–5.30 [Amended] 2. Amend § 102–5.30 by— a. In the definition of ‘‘field work’’, removing from the first sentence the words ‘‘his/her regular’’ and adding the words ‘‘their regular’’ in its place; ■ b. In the definition of ‘‘home’’, removing the words ‘‘his/her place of work ’’ and adding the words ‘‘their place of work’’ in its place; ■ c. In the definition ‘‘home-to-work’’, removing the words ‘‘his/her home’’ and adding the words ‘‘their home’’ in its place; and ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 ■ ■ VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:38 Aug 21, 2024 Jkt 262001 d. In the definition ‘‘work’’, removing ‘‘his/her official’’ and adding ‘‘their official’’ in its place. ■ 3. In § 102–5.35: ■ a. Revise the section heading; and; ■ b. Remove the phrase ‘‘authorized home-to-work’’ wherever it appears and add, in its place, the phrase ‘‘authorized for home-to-work’’. The revision reads as follows: space in a Government passenger carrier with other individuals, provided that the passenger carrier does not travel additional distances as a result and such sharing is consistent with the employee’s Federal agency’s policy. * * * § 102–5.35 Who is authorized for home-towork transportation? ■ ■ * * § 102–5.70 * * * 8. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102–36 continues to read as follows: Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c). [Amended] 4. Amend § 102–5.70 by removing from paragraph (a) ‘‘his/her work’’ and adding ‘‘their work’’ in its place. ■ 5. Amend § 102–5.75 by— ■ a. Revising paragraph (b); ■ b. Removing from paragraph (c) the phrase ‘‘his/her official’’ and adding in its place the phrase ‘‘their official’’; and ■ c. Revising the note to the section. The revisions read as follows: ■ § 102–5.75 What circumstances do not establish a basis for authorizing home-towork transportation for field work? * * * * * (b) When the employee’s workday begins at their work; or * * * * * Note to § 102–5.75: For instances where an employee is authorized for home-to-work transportation under the field work provision, but performs field work only on an intermittent basis, the agency shall establish procedures to ensure that a Government passenger carrier is used only when field work is actually being performed. Although some employees’ daily workstation is not located in a Government office, these employees are not performing field work. Like all Government employees, employees working in a ‘‘field office’’ are responsible for their own commuting costs. 6. Amend § 102–5.90 by: a. Revising the section heading; and b. Removing from the phrase ‘‘the employee home-to-work’’ wherever it appears and adding in its place ‘‘hometo-work’’. The revision reads as follows: ■ ■ ■ § 102–5.90 Should an agency consider whether to base a Government passenger carrier at a Government facility near the employee’s home or work rather than authorize home-to-work transportation? * * * * * 7. Amend § 102–5.105 by revising the first sentence to read as follows: ■ § 102–5.105 May others accompany an employee using home-to-work transportation? Yes, an employee authorized for home-to-work transportation may share PO 00000 PART 102–36—DISPOSITION OF EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY Frm 00038 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 § 102–36.5 [Amended] 9. Amend § 102–36.5 by removing the phrases ‘‘he deems’’ and ‘‘his functions’’ and adding the phrases ‘‘the Administrator deems’’ and ‘‘their functions’’ in their places, respectively. ■ § 102–36.40 [Amended] 10. Amend § 102–36.40 by removing from the definition ‘‘Federal agency’’ the phrase ‘‘his/her direction’’ and adding the phrase ‘‘the Architect’s direction’’ in its place. ■ § 102–36.60 [Amended] 11. Amend § 102–36.60 by removing from paragraph (d) the phrase ‘‘his direction’’ and adding the phrase ‘‘the Architect’s direction’’ in its place. ■ § 102–36.115 [Amended] 12. Amend § 102–36.115 by removing from paragraph (a)(1) the phrase ‘‘he/she represents’’ and adding the phrase ‘‘they represent’’ in its place. ■ § 102–36.155 [Amended] 13. Amend § 102–36.155 by removing from paragraph (d) the phrase ‘‘his obligations’’ and add the phrase ‘‘their obligations’’ in its place. ■ PART 102–38—SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY 14. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102–38 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 40 U.S.C. 545 and 40 U.S.C. 121(c). § 102–38.110 [Amended] 15. Amend § 102–38.110 by removing the phrase ‘‘(or his/her designee)’’ and adding the phrase ‘‘(or designee)’’ in its place. ■ § 102–38.195 [Amended] 16. Amend § 102–38.195 by removing the phrase ‘‘uses his/her own’’ and adding the phrase ‘‘does not use an authorized’’ in its place. ■ 17. Amend § 102–38.240 by ■ E:\FR\FM\22AUR1.SGM 22AUR1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 163 / Thursday, August 22, 2024 / Rules and Regulations a. Revising the section heading; and b. In paragraph (b) removing the phrase ‘‘his/her bid’’ and adding the phrase ‘‘their bid’’. The revision reads as follows: ■ ■ § 102–38.240 What happens to the deposit bond if the bidder defaults or wants to withdraw their bid? * * * § 102–38.255 * § 102–40.165 * 18. Amend § 102–38.255 by removing from paragraph (a) the phrase ‘‘his/her bid’’ and adding the phrase ‘‘their bid’’ in its place. [Amended] 19. Amend § 102–38.260 by removing the words ‘‘his/her designee’’ and adding the word ‘‘designee’’ in its place. ■ PART 102–39—REPLACEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE EXCHANGE/SALE AUTHORITY [Amended] 21. In § 102–39.20 amend the definition of ‘‘Federal agency’’ by removing the words ‘‘his/her direction’’ and adding, in their place, the words ‘‘the Architect’s direction.’’ ■ PART 102–40—UTILIZATION AND DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WITH SPECIAL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS 22. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102–40 continues to read as follows: ■ 27. In § 102–40.170 amend paragraph (g) by removing from certification the words ‘‘that he/she is’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘that the purchaser or donee is’’. § 102–40.190 [Amended] 28. In § 102–40.190 amend paragraph (b) by removing the words ‘‘his or her professional’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘their professional’’. ■ PART 102–41—DISPOSITION OF SEIZED, FORFEITED, VOLUNTARILY ABANDONED, AND UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY 29. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102–41 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c). Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c). [Amended] 30. Amend § 102–41.135 by revising the section heading to read as follows: ■ 23. In § 102–40.135 in paragraph (b) amend the certification paragraph by removing the words ‘‘he/she is’’ and adding in their place the words, ‘‘the purchaser is’’. § 102–41.135 How much reimbursement do we pay the former owner when they file a claim for unclaimed personal property that we no longer have? § 102–40.145 * ■ [Amended] 24. In § 102–40.145, paragraph (a) amend the certification by– ■ a. Removing from first paragraph the words ‘‘certifies that he/she’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘certifies that they’’; and ■ b. Removing from the second paragraph the words ‘‘he/she is licensed’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘they are licensed’’. ■ ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with RULES1 [Amended] ■ Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); 40 U.S.C. 503. § 102–40.135 26. Amend § 102–40.165 by: a. In paragraph (d)(1), in the certification, removing the words ‘‘his/ her bid’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘their bid’’; ■ b. In paragraph (d)(2): ■ i. In the introductory text, removing the words ‘‘his/her license’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘the bidder’s license’’; and ■ c. In the certification removing the words ‘‘he/she is legally’’ and ‘‘his/her license’’ and adding their place the words ‘‘they are legally’’ and ‘‘the bidder’s license’’, respectively. § 102–40.170 20. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102–39 continues to read as follows: ■ § 102–39.20 [Amended] ■ ■ [Amended] ■ § 102–38.260 a. In paragraph (c)(1), in the certification, removing the words ‘‘his/ her bid’’ and adding in the place the words ‘‘their bid’’; and ■ b. In paragraph (c)(2), in the certification, removing the words ‘‘he/ she is’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘they are’’. ■ § 102–40.160 ■ [Amended] 16:38 Aug 21, 2024 * * * PART 102–42—UTILIZATION, DONATION, AND DISPOSAL OF FOREIGN GIFTS AND DECORATIONS 31. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102–42 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 40 U.S.C. 121(c); sec. 515, 5 U.S.C. 7342 (91 Stat. 862). § 102–42.10 [Amended] 32. In § 102–42.10 amend definition of ‘‘Employee’’ in paragraph (7) by ■ 25. Amend § 102–40.160 by: VerDate Sep<11>2014 * Jkt 262001 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4700 Sfmt 4700 67867 removing the words ‘‘his or her spouse are separated’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘the individual’s spouse are legally separated’’. § 102–42.20 [Amended] 33. Amend § 102–42.20 by— a. In paragraph (a) introductory text removing the words ‘‘he/she is not’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘the employee is not’’; and ■ b. In paragraphs (a)(1) and (b)(1) removing the words ‘‘his/her employing’’ and adding in their place the words ‘‘their employing’’. ■ ■ [FR Doc. 2024–18460 Filed 8–21–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–14–P DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 571 [Docket No. NHTSA–2023–0025] Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards; Denial of Petition for Rulemaking National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). ACTION: Denial of petition for rulemaking. AGENCY: This document denies a February 12, 2019 petition for rulemaking submitted by Mr. Stevan Panin (‘‘petitioner’’) requesting that NHTSA amend Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 104 or create a new FMVSS to require the yearround use of a standardized winter specification windshield washer fluid to prevent accidents allegedly caused by obstructed visibility from frozen windshield washer fluid. NHTSA is denying this petition for rulemaking because the agency does not believe the petitioner has demonstrated there is an unmet safety need related to windshield washer fluid, or that a mandated standardized winter-specification windshield washer fluid would effectively decrease or prevent crashes and injuries or fatalities. DATES: August 22, 2024. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Cynthia Collado, Safety Standards Engineer, Office of Rulemaking, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE, Washington, DC 20590, Telephone: 202–366–6294; or Natasha Reed, Office of Chief Counsel, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22AUR1.SGM 22AUR1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 163 (Thursday, August 22, 2024)]
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

41 CFR Parts 102-5, 102-36, 102-38, 102-39, 102-40, 102-41, and 
102-42

[FMR Case 2024-01; Docket No. GSA-FMR-2024-0001; Sequence No. 1]
RIN 3090-AK79


Federal Management Regulation; Updating the FMR With Diversity, 
Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Language

AGENCY: Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP), General Services 
Administration (GSA).

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: GSA is issuing a final rule that makes technical amendments to 
the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) regarding gender neutrality. 
These technical amendments result in more inclusive language by 
replacing gender-specific pronouns (e.g., he, she, his, her) with non-
gendered pronouns. GSA is also correcting minor grammatical and 
administrative errors in FMR parts 102-5 and 102-42. These changes are 
grammatical and technical in nature and do not result in added costs or 
associated policy changes.

DATES: This final rule is effective on October 21, 2024.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William Garrett, Director, 
Personal Property Policy Division, Office of Government-wide Policy, at 
202-368-8163 or [email protected] for clarification of 
content. For information pertaining to status or publication schedules, 
contact the Regulatory Secretariat Division at 202-501-4755 or 
[email protected]. Please cite ``FMR Case 2024-01.''

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

I. Background

    Executive Order (E.O.) 13988, Preventing and Combating 
Discrimination on the Basis of Gender Identity or Sexual Orientation, 
dated January 20, 2021, establishes a policy ``to prevent and combat 
discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation, 
and to fully enforce Title VII and other laws that prohibit 
discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation.'' 
The Federal Government must be a model for diversity, equity, 
inclusion, and accessibility, where all employees are treated with 
dignity and respect. Therefore, GSA has undertaken a review of FMR 
parts 102-5 and 102-33 through 102-42.
    Consistent with the American Psychological Association (APA) Style 
Guide, 7th Edition, Publication Manual Section 5.5 guidance on ``Gender 
and Pronoun Usage'', GSA is replacing gender-specific pronouns, such as 
he, she, his, or her, with more inclusive and respectful terminology to 
all segments of society. Other terms that do not use gender-specific 
language, such as Administrator, Architect, employee, and purchaser, 
have also been used as appropriate.

II. Discussion of the Final Rule

A. Summary of Significant Changes

    This final rule is technical in nature and does not significantly 
change any definition, operation, or interpretation of the FMR.

B. Expected Cost Impact to the Public

    There is no expected cost impact to the public due to these 
technical changes to the FMR.

III. Executive Orders 12866, 13563, and 14094

    Executive Order (E.O.) 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review) 
directs agencies to assess all costs and benefits of available 
regulatory alternatives and, if regulation is necessary, to select 
regulatory approaches that maximize net benefits (including potential 
economic, environmental, public health and safety effects, distributive 
impacts, and equity). E.O. 13563 (Improving Regulation and Regulatory 
Review) emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and 
benefits, of reducing costs, of harmonizing rules, and of promoting 
flexibility. E.O. 14094 (Modernizing Regulatory Review) amends Section 
3(f) of E.O. 12866 and supplements and reaffirms the principles, 
structures, and definitions governing contemporary regulatory review 
established in E.O. 12866 and E.O. 13563. The Office of Management and 
Budget's Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) has 
determined that this rule is not a significant regulatory action, and 
therefore, it was not reviewed under Section 6(b) of E.O. 12866.

IV. Congressional Review Act

    OIRA has determined that this rule is not a ``major rule'' under 5 
U.S.C. 804(2). Title II, Subtitle E of the Small Business Regulatory 
Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996 (codified at 5 U.S.C. 801-808), also 
known as the Congressional Review Act or CRA, generally provides that 
before a rule may take effect, unless excepted, the agency promulgating 
the rule must

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submit a rule report, which includes a copy of the rule, to each House 
of the Congress and to the Comptroller General of the United States. 
This rule is excepted from CRA reporting requirements prescribed under 
5 U.S.C. 801 as it relates to agency management or personnel under 5 
U.S.C. 804(3)(B).

V. Regulatory Flexibility Act

    This final rule will not have a significant economic impact on a 
substantial number of small entities within the meaning of the 
Regulatory Flexibility Act, 5 U.S.C. 601, et seq. This final rule is 
also excepted from the Administrative Procedure Act pursuant to 5 
U.S.C. 553(a)(2) because it applies to agency management or personnel. 
Therefore, an Initial Regulatory Flexibility Analysis was not 
performed.

VI. Paperwork Reduction Act

    The Paperwork Reduction Act does not apply because the changes to 
the FMR do not impose recordkeeping or information collection 
requirements, or the collection of information from offerors, 
contractors, or members of the public that require the approval of the 
Office of Management and Budget (OMB) under 44 U.S.C. 3501, et seq.

List of Subjects in 41 CFR Parts 102-5, 102-36, 102-38, 102-39, 
102-40, 102-41, and 102-42.

    Home-to-work transportation, Excess and surplus Government 
property, Government property management.

Robin Carnahan,
Administrator of General Services.

    For the reasons set forth in the preamble, GSA amends 41 CFR parts 
102-5, 102-36, 102-38, 102-39, 102-40, 102-41, and 102-42 as set forth 
below:

PART 102-5--HOME-TO-WORK TRANSPORTATION

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1. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102-5 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 121(c); 31 U.S.C. 1344(e)(1).


Sec.  102-5.30  [Amended]

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2. Amend Sec.  102-5.30 by--
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a. In the definition of ``field work'', removing from the first 
sentence the words ``his/her regular'' and adding the words ``their 
regular'' in its place;
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b. In the definition of ``home'', removing the words ``his/her place of 
work '' and adding the words ``their place of work'' in its place;
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c. In the definition ``home-to-work'', removing the words ``his/her 
home'' and adding the words ``their home'' in its place; and
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d. In the definition ``work'', removing ``his/her official'' and adding 
``their official'' in its place.

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3. In Sec.  102-5.35:
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a. Revise the section heading; and;
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b. Remove the phrase ``authorized home-to-work'' wherever it appears 
and add, in its place, the phrase ``authorized for home-to-work''.
    The revision reads as follows:


Sec.  102-5.35  Who is authorized for home-to-work transportation?

* * * * *


Sec.  102-5.70  [Amended]

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4. Amend Sec.  102-5.70 by removing from paragraph (a) ``his/her work'' 
and adding ``their work'' in its place.

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5. Amend Sec.  102-5.75 by--
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a. Revising paragraph (b);
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b. Removing from paragraph (c) the phrase ``his/her official'' and 
adding in its place the phrase ``their official''; and
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c. Revising the note to the section.
    The revisions read as follows:


Sec.  102-5.75  What circumstances do not establish a basis for 
authorizing home-to-work transportation for field work?

* * * * *
    (b) When the employee's workday begins at their work; or
* * * * *

    Note to Sec.  102-5.75:  For instances where an employee is 
authorized for home-to-work transportation under the field work 
provision, but performs field work only on an intermittent basis, 
the agency shall establish procedures to ensure that a Government 
passenger carrier is used only when field work is actually being 
performed. Although some employees' daily workstation is not located 
in a Government office, these employees are not performing field 
work. Like all Government employees, employees working in a ``field 
office'' are responsible for their own commuting costs.


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6. Amend Sec.  102-5.90 by:
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a. Revising the section heading; and
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b. Removing from the phrase ``the employee home-to-work'' wherever it 
appears and adding in its place ``home-to-work''.
    The revision reads as follows:


Sec.  102-5.90  Should an agency consider whether to base a Government 
passenger carrier at a Government facility near the employee's home or 
work rather than authorize home-to-work transportation?

* * * * *

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7. Amend Sec.  102-5.105 by revising the first sentence to read as 
follows:


Sec.  102-5.105  May others accompany an employee using home-to-work 
transportation?

    Yes, an employee authorized for home-to-work transportation may 
share space in a Government passenger carrier with other individuals, 
provided that the passenger carrier does not travel additional 
distances as a result and such sharing is consistent with the 
employee's Federal agency's policy. * * *

PART 102-36--DISPOSITION OF EXCESS PERSONAL PROPERTY

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8. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102-36 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 121(c).


Sec.  102-36.5  [Amended]

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9. Amend Sec.  102-36.5 by removing the phrases ``he deems'' and ``his 
functions'' and adding the phrases ``the Administrator deems'' and 
``their functions'' in their places, respectively.


Sec.  102-36.40  [Amended]

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10. Amend Sec.  102-36.40 by removing from the definition ``Federal 
agency'' the phrase ``his/her direction'' and adding the phrase ``the 
Architect's direction'' in its place.


Sec.  102-36.60  [Amended]

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11. Amend Sec.  102-36.60 by removing from paragraph (d) the phrase 
``his direction'' and adding the phrase ``the Architect's direction'' 
in its place.


Sec.  102-36.115  [Amended]

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12. Amend Sec.  102-36.115 by removing from paragraph (a)(1) the phrase 
``he/she represents'' and adding the phrase ``they represent'' in its 
place.


Sec.  102-36.155  [Amended]

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13. Amend Sec.  102-36.155 by removing from paragraph (d) the phrase 
``his obligations'' and add the phrase ``their obligations'' in its 
place.

PART 102-38--SALE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY

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14. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102-38 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 545 and 40 U.S.C. 121(c).


Sec.  102-38.110  [Amended]

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15. Amend Sec.  102-38.110 by removing the phrase ``(or his/her 
designee)'' and adding the phrase ``(or designee)'' in its place.


Sec.  102-38.195  [Amended]

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16. Amend Sec.  102-38.195 by removing the phrase ``uses his/her own'' 
and adding the phrase ``does not use an authorized'' in its place.

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17. Amend Sec.  102-38.240 by

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a. Revising the section heading; and
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b. In paragraph (b) removing the phrase ``his/her bid'' and adding the 
phrase ``their bid''.
    The revision reads as follows:


Sec.  102-38.240  What happens to the deposit bond if the bidder 
defaults or wants to withdraw their bid?

* * * * *


Sec.  102-38.255  [Amended]

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18. Amend Sec.  102-38.255 by removing from paragraph (a) the phrase 
``his/her bid'' and adding the phrase ``their bid'' in its place.


Sec.  102-38.260  [Amended]

0
19. Amend Sec.  102-38.260 by removing the words ``his/her designee'' 
and adding the word ``designee'' in its place.

PART 102-39--REPLACEMENT OF PERSONAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO THE 
EXCHANGE/SALE AUTHORITY

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20. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102-39 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 121(c); 40 U.S.C. 503.


Sec.  102-39.20  [Amended]

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21. In Sec.  102-39.20 amend the definition of ``Federal agency'' by 
removing the words ``his/her direction'' and adding, in their place, 
the words ``the Architect's direction.''

PART 102-40--UTILIZATION AND DISPOSITION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY WITH 
SPECIAL HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

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22. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102-40 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 121(c).


Sec.  102-40.135  [Amended]

0
23. In Sec.  102-40.135 in paragraph (b) amend the certification 
paragraph by removing the words ``he/she is'' and adding in their place 
the words, ``the purchaser is''.


Sec.  102-40.145  [Amended]

0
24. In Sec.  102-40.145, paragraph (a) amend the certification by-
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a. Removing from first paragraph the words ``certifies that he/she'' 
and adding in their place the words ``certifies that they''; and
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b. Removing from the second paragraph the words ``he/she is licensed'' 
and adding in their place the words ``they are licensed''.


Sec.  102-40.160  [Amended]

0
25. Amend Sec.  102-40.160 by:
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a. In paragraph (c)(1), in the certification, removing the words ``his/
her bid'' and adding in the place the words ``their bid''; and
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b. In paragraph (c)(2), in the certification, removing the words ``he/
she is'' and adding in their place the words ``they are''.


Sec.  102-40.165  [Amended]

0
26. Amend Sec.  102-40.165 by:
0
a. In paragraph (d)(1), in the certification, removing the words ``his/
her bid'' and adding in their place the words ``their bid'';
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b. In paragraph (d)(2):
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i. In the introductory text, removing the words ``his/her license'' and 
adding in their place the words ``the bidder's license''; and
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c. In the certification removing the words ``he/she is legally'' and 
``his/her license'' and adding their place the words ``they are 
legally'' and ``the bidder's license'', respectively.


Sec.  102-40.170  [Amended]

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27. In Sec.  102-40.170 amend paragraph (g) by removing from 
certification the words ``that he/she is'' and adding in their place 
the words ``that the purchaser or donee is''.


Sec.  102-40.190  [Amended]

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28. In Sec.  102-40.190 amend paragraph (b) by removing the words ``his 
or her professional'' and adding in their place the words ``their 
professional''.

PART 102-41--DISPOSITION OF SEIZED, FORFEITED, VOLUNTARILY 
ABANDONED, AND UNCLAIMED PERSONAL PROPERTY

0
29. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102-41 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 121(c).


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30. Amend Sec.  102-41.135 by revising the section heading to read as 
follows:


Sec.  102-41.135  How much reimbursement do we pay the former owner 
when they file a claim for unclaimed personal property that we no 
longer have?

* * * * *

PART 102-42--UTILIZATION, DONATION, AND DISPOSAL OF FOREIGN GIFTS 
AND DECORATIONS

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31. The authority citation for 41 CFR part 102-42 continues to read as 
follows:

    Authority:  40 U.S.C. 121(c); sec. 515, 5 U.S.C. 7342 (91 Stat. 
862).


Sec.  102-42.10  [Amended]

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32. In Sec.  102-42.10 amend definition of ``Employee'' in paragraph 
(7) by removing the words ``his or her spouse are separated'' and 
adding in their place the words ``the individual's spouse are legally 
separated''.


Sec.  102-42.20  [Amended]

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33. Amend Sec.  102-42.20 by--
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a. In paragraph (a) introductory text removing the words ``he/she is 
not'' and adding in their place the words ``the employee is not''; and
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b. In paragraphs (a)(1) and (b)(1) removing the words ``his/her 
employing'' and adding in their place the words ``their employing''.

[FR Doc. 2024-18460 Filed 8-21-24; 8:45 am]
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