General Services Administration 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on an extension concerning prospective subcontractor requests for bonds. DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Federal Government acquisitions, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. OMB has approved this information collection for use through January 31, 2024. DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on an extension concerning privacy training. DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Federal Government acquisitions, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. OMB has approved this information collection for use through September 30, 2023. DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.

Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974 and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A-108, notice is hereby given that GSA proposes to rescind the system Federal Acquisition Institute (FAI) Online University (GSA/OAP-5). The rescinded system of records described in this notice no longer maintains any Personally Identifiable Information (PII).

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023, and its implementing guidance.

GSA Bulletin FTR 23-06 announces updates to the reporting requirements for annual travel and transportation information, commonly called the TRIP report.

The General Services Administration published GSAR-TA-2023-02, Technical Amendment in the Federal Register on May 19, 2023. There was an error in the amendatory instruction 2, and the amendment couldn't be incorporated. GSA is publishing this new document to correct the error.

The United States (U.S.) General Services Administration (GSA) is proposing to amend the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) by implementing a third methodology for reimbursing temporary quarters subsistence expenses (TQSE) allowance and redefining the current methods of reimbursing TQSE to include, among others, lowering the percentage multipliers for calculating TQSE maximum daily amounts. The proposed rule would clarify that TQSE percentage multipliers cannot be adjusted for househunting days. The proposed rule also lists an exception to the ``reasonable proximity'' requirement for temporary quarters (TQ) located in a Presidentially-Declared Disaster area and allows agencies to authorize TQSE at the applicable locality per diem allowance or authorize actual expenses on an individual basis for TQ located in a Presidentially-Declared Disaster area. Instead of authorizing actual expenses on an individual basis, agencies can issue a blanket actual expense authorization for employees authorized to occupy TQ in Presidentially-Declared Disaster areas. The proposed rule would also update and clarify some TQSE sections and rearrange them into a more sequential order.

The General Services Administration is issuing this technical amendment to amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR), in order to update a web link as the organization website has been changed since the publication of the final rule (GSAR Case 2022-G521).

This Federal Management Regulation (FMR) bulletin clarifies certain terms and concepts in part 102-83, Location of Space, to reflect current laws, executive orders (E.O.s), and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and management procedure memoranda, thereby bringing Federal location policy into compliance with those governing authorities, particularly the E.O. on ``Further Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government.''

The General Services Administration (GSA) is issuing a correction to Notice-MA-2023-01: Revision to Foreign Gift Minimal Value. The document contained an incorrect bulletin number. This document contains the correct bulletin number.

GSA is issuing a final rule amending the Federal Management Regulation (FMR) to clarify the exchange/sale provisions and improve the application of this important authority across Federal agencies. The related FMR Part, Replacement of Personal Property Pursuant to the Exchange/Sale Authority, was last revised in November of 2011.

This document makes an amendment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to make needed editorial changes.

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the statutory expiration of the Federal Helium System in accordance with the Helium Stewardship Act of 2013.

GSA is providing notice of a meeting of the GSA Acquisition Policy Federal Advisory Committee (hereinafter ``the Committee'' or ``the GAP FAC'') in accordance with the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). This meeting will be open to the public, accessible via webcast and in person. Information on attending and providing written public comment is under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.

Pursuant to the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969(NEPA)and the GSA/PBS NEPA Desk Guide, GSA intends to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to analyze the potential impacts from the proposed modernization and expansion of the existing Alcan Land Port of Entry (LPOE)located in Alcan, Alaska. GSA has initiated the required section 106 consultation of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) involving outreach efforts with the Alaska State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and Alaska Native Villages.

The General Services Administration is issuing this final rule to make a technical amendment to the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation. A policy referenced within a clause covering personal identification verification requirements has an updated number and title.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) (the Agencies) each have distinct responsibilities in the administration of the Title V program, authorized by the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The program makes suitable Federal real properties categorized as underutilized, unutilized, excess, or surplus available to States, local government agencies, and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organizations for use to assist the homeless. In 2016, the Federal Assets Sales and Transfer Act amended Title V of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. This proposed rule would incorporate required statutory changes and current practices; update references and terminology that are now outdated; and revise procedures for more efficient program administration in the Agencies' regulations.

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a new information collection requirement.

Consistent with the Executive Order (E.O.) on Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs Through Federal Sustainability, GSA is proposing to amend the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) to allow agencies greater flexibility for authorizing shipment of a relocating employee's alternative fuel-based privately-owned vehicle.

Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that GSA proposes to rescind the GSA/CIO-2 Enterprise Server Services (ESS) SORN. The ESS no longer maintains any Personally Identifiable Information (PII). GSA's replacement for ESS migrated all subsystems to the new Enterprise Infrastructure Operations (EIO) system and those elements were placed as subsystems to the Enterprise Infrastructure Operations (EIO).

GSA proposes to modify a system of records subject to the Privacy Act of 1974. GSA is modifying the notice to update the system name to ``Office of the Chief Financial Officer's (OCFO) Imaging/ Workflow Solution''. It is a subsystem within the Ancillary Corporate Applications (ACA) at GSA. OCFO's Imaging/Workflow Solution allows users in the Payroll Services Branch, Accounts Payable and customer agencies to annotate metadata to scanned images, and search and view documents (i.e., invoices, payroll, property records, deeds, transfers) that have been scanned/stored.

GSA, in consultation with the U.S. Department of State, must redefine the minimal value of foreign gift items to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the preceding 3-year period, as specified under the law concerning the Receipt and Disposition of Foreign Gifts and Decorations. The minimal value was last defined effective January 1, 2020, and must be redefined effective as of January 1, 2023. This bulletin cancels FMR Bulletin B-50, ``Foreign Gift and Decoration Minimal Value,'' issued March 10, 2020, as this bulletin provides updated information on the same topic.

This notice informs the public of the opportunity to provide input on the proposed real property management service measures that have been created in support of Federal shared services. This input will be used in the formulation of business standards for Federal real property management.

GSA is proposing to amend the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation (GSAR) to remove clause 552.232-1 Payments. This clause requires the Government to pay a contractor without submission of an invoice or voucher for non-commercial fixed price contracts for supplies or services.