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Federal Register: NASA Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

By SpaceRef Editor

December 3, 2001

Filed under NASA HQ, US

[December 3, 2001 (Volume 66, Number 232)]
[Unified Agenda]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [frwais.access.gpo.gov]
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Part XXVIII

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Semiannual Regulatory Agenda

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION (NASA)

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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

14 CFR Ch. V

Regulatory Agenda

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

ACTION: Semiannual regulatory agenda.

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SUMMARY: NASA’s regulatory agenda describes those regulations being
considered for development or amendment by NASA, the need and legal
basis for the actions being considered, the name and telephone number
of the knowledgeable official, whether a regulatory analysis is
required, and the status of regulations previously reported. This
edition of the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory
Actions includes The Regulatory Plan, which appears in part II of this
issue of the Federal Register. NASA’s Statement of Regulatory
Priorities is included in part II.

ADDRESSES: Director, Management Assessment Division (Code JM), Office
of Management Systems, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nanette Jennings, (202) 358-0819.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: OMB guidelines dated July 10, 2001,
“October 2001 Regulatory Plan and Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory
and Deregulatory Actions” require a regulatory agenda of those
regulations under development and review to be published in the Federal
Register each April and October.

Dated: September 13, 2001.

John D. Werner,

Director, Management Assessment Division.

National Aeronautics and Space Administration–Proposed Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3824 Governmentwide Debarment and Suspension (Nonprocurement) and Governmentwide 2700-AC43
Requirements for Drug-Free Workplace (Grants)…………………………………
3825 NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook–Rewrite of Section D–Cooperative 2700-AC44
Agreements With Commercial Firms and Implementation of Section 319 of Public Law 106-
391, Buy American Encouragement……………………………………………..
3826 Research Misconduct………………………………………………………. 2700-AC50
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration–Final Rule Stage
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3827 Cross-Waiver of Liability…………………………………………………. 2700-AB51
3828 Meritorious Claims Arising From the Conduct of NASA Functions Under 42 U.S.C. 2700-AC35
2473(c)(13)……………………………………………………………….
3829 NASA Standards of Conduct…………………………………………………. 2700-AC37
3830 Code of Conduct for International Space Station Crew…………………………. 2700-AC40
3831 Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the National Aeronautics 2700-AC45
and Space Administration……………………………………………………
3832 Boards and Committees…………………………………………………….. 2700-AC46
3833 Inventions and Contributions………………………………………………. 2700-AC47
3834 Patents and Other Intellectual Property Rights………………………………. 2700-AC48
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration–Long-Term Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3835 Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System; Use and Reimbursement Policy for Non-U.S. 2700-AA29
Government Users…………………………………………………………..
3836 Miscellaneous Administrative Changes to the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation 2700-AC33
Supplement (NFS)…………………………………………………………..
3837 Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Handicap, and Age 2700-AC41
in Programs and Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance……………….
3838 National Environmental Policy Act Implementing Procedures…………………….. 2700-AC49
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration–Completed Actions
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Regulation
Sequence Title Identification
Number Number
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3839 Use of Small Self-Contained Payload………………………………………… 2700-AC39
3840 NASA Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook–Miscellaneous Changes…………… 2700-AC51
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)Proposed Rule Stage

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3824. GOVERNMENTWIDE DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION (NONPROCUREMENT) AND
GOVERNMENTWIDE REQUIREMENTS FOR DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (GRANTS)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 41 USC 701 et seq; 42 USC 2473c; 31 USC 6101 note

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1265

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is participating in a proposed common rule that proposes
substantive changes and amendments to the Governmentwide nonprocurement
common rule for debarment and suspension and the Governmentwide rule
implementing the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. The purpose of these
proposed changes are as follows:
1. Resolve unnecessary technical differences between the procurement
and nonprocurement debarment rules;
2. Make improvements to the existing common rule consistent with the
purpose of the suspension and debarment system;
3. Revise the current approach to the style and format to use plain
language; and
4. Move the drug-free workplace requirements currently in subpart F of
the Debarment and Suspension Nonprocurement Common Rule to a new
section.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Diane S. Thompson, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HC), 300 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0514
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: dthompso@hq.nasa.gov

RIN: 2700-AC43
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3825. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK–REWRITE OF SECTION
D–COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH COMMERCIAL FIRMS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF
SECTION 319 OF PUBLIC LAW 106-391, BUY AMERICAN ENCOURAGEMENT

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 31 USC 6301-6308

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260 and 1274

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA’s Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook will be
revised to clarify and provide additional guidance on the award and
administration of cooperative agreements with commercial firms. This
includes incorporating appropriate guidance on risk-centered approaches
to acquisitions under cooperative agreements.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 10/29/01 66 FR 54468
NPRM Comment Period End 12/28/01
Final Action 03/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.

Agency Contact: Eugene Johnson, Procurement Analyst, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code HC), 300
E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-4703
Fax: 202 358-3220
Email: ejohnson@hq.nasa.gov

RIN: 2700-AC44
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3826. RESEARCH MISCONDUCT

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1275

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The proposed rule implements the “Federal Policy on Research
Misconduct,” issued by the Office of Science and Technology Policy in
the Federal Register (FR) on December 6, 2000 (65 FR 76260). The
proposed rule sets out the definition of research misconduct and the
procedures for determining whether research misconduct has occurred and
for recommending administrative action by NASA pursuant to applicable
laws.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 01/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Mayra N. Montrose, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, Office of the NASA Chief Scientist, Code AS, 300 E
Street, SW, Washington, DC 20744
Phone: 202 358-1492
Email: mmontros@mail.hq.nasa.gov

RIN: 2700-AC50
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Final Rule Stage

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3827. CROSS-WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1266

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This provides technical amendments to implement the cross-
waiver of liability provision of the intergovernmental agreement of the
International Space Station and to refine and clarify contractual
cross-waivers in NASA agreements involving launch services.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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Final Action 05/00/02

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Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Steven Mirmina, Attorney Advisor, National Aeronautics
and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters (Code GS), 300 E Street SW,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-0729
Fax: 202 358-4355
Email: smirmina@mail.hq.nasa.gov

RIN: 2700-AB51
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3828. MERITORIOUS CLAIMS ARISING FROM THE CONDUCT OF NASA FUNCTIONS
UNDER 42 U.S.C. 2473(C)(13)

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473; 31 USC 3104

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1267

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: This rule would establish NASA policies and procedures for
meritorious claims, other than Federal Tort Claims Act claims or claims
otherwise covered under 14 CFR part 1261, arising from the conduct of
NASA functions and pursuant to 203(c)(13) of the National Aeronautics
and Space Act of 1958, as amended (42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(13)).

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 12/21/99 64 FR 71339
NPRM Comment Period End 02/22/00
Final Action 04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Undetermined

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Bernard J. Roan, Senior Attorney, National Aeronautics
and Space Administration, Office of Associate General Counsel
(Contracts), 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2072

RIN: 2700-AC35
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3829. NASA STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473(c)(1), 5 USC appendix (Ethics in
Government Act of 1978, as amended); 5 USC 7301; 18 USC 208; 5 CFR part
2640

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1207.102; 5 CFR 6901

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: Changes in references that are obsolete because of
superseding Office of Government Ethics regulations and internal Agency
reorganization.
Deletion of section to conform with superseding regulation (5 CFR
2640); revision of remainder to reflect organization changes.
This action is not required by action or court order. The changes are
being made to rescind or amend NASA regulations that have already been
published, pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 2473(c)(1).
Because the Agency is conforming with Office of Government Ethics
regulations (5 CFR 2640), there are no alternatives to revision.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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Final Rule 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Laurie P. Rafferty, Attorney, National Aeronautics and
Space Administration, Office of the General Counsel, Code GG, 300 E
Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2028
Fax: 202 358-4355
Email: lraffert@hq.nasa.gov

RIN: 2700-AC37
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3830. CODE OF CONDUCT FOR INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION CREW

Priority: Other Significant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2455, 2473, 2475; 18 USC 799

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214, subpart 1214.4

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1214 by adding subpart 1214.4 to
implement certain provisions of the International Space Station
Intergovernmental Agreement regarding crew members’ observance of a
Code of Conduct.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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Interim Final Rule Effective 10/01/00
Interim Final Rule 12/21/00 65 FR 80302
Final Rule 08/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: E. Jason Steptoe, Associate General Counsel, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, Office of General Counsel (Code
GS), 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2432

RIN: 2700-AC40
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3831. SUPPLEMENTAL STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT FOR EMPLOYEES
OF THE NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 5 USC 7301; 5 USC app (Ethics in Government Act of
1978); 42 USC 2473(c)(1); EO 12674, as modified by EO 12731; 5 CFR
2635.105, 2635.403(a), 2635.802(a), 2635.803

CFR Citation: 5 CFR 6901; 14 CFR 1207

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, with the
concurrence of the Office of Government Ethics, is amending its
supplemental standards of ethical conduct to revise the designations of
officials authorized to perform ethics related-functions and move those
designations from 5 CFR part 6901 to 14 CFR part 1207, subpart A.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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Final Rule 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

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Email: lraffert@hq.nasa.gov

RIN: 2700-AC45
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3832. BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2457f and 2458; secs 305 and 306 of the
National Aeronautics and Space Act of 1958, as amended

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1209

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1209 to provide for a change in
responsibilities and an organizational change. Moves responsibility
from Code I (External Relations) to Code R (Aerospace Technology).

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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Final Rule 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: Paul A. Curto, Senior Technologist, National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, NASA Headquarters, Code RI,
Washington, DC 20546
Phone: 202 358-2279
Fax: 202 358-3197
Email: pcurto@hq.nasa.gov

RIN: 2700-AC46
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3833. INVENTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2458, sec 306 of the National Aeronautics and
Space Act of 1958; 15 USC 3710b(1), sec 12 of the Federal Technology
Transfer Act of 1986

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1240

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA is amending 14 CFR part 1240 to provide definitions
(including a software definition), add a new category of initial awards
for release of software, provide initial awards for the issuance of
patents based upon continuation-in-part and divisional patent
applications, increase the amount of certain awards and change
delegations of authority from the NASA Administrator.
Award amounts have not been changed since 1985, and this updates to
current day dollars. This includes significant increases in initial
awards for technical briefs from $150 to $350, multiple author software
and patents from $250 to $500, and single author software and patents
from $500 to $1,000. Any award of an amount less than $2,000 no longer
requires the Administrator’s signature.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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Final Rule 12/00/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

RIN: 2700-AC47
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3834. PATENTS AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2457 and 2458; 35 USC 202 and 203; 37 CFR 401.6

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1245

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA will be proposing to amend 14 CFR part 1245 to designate
the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals to conduct fact finding in
march-in proceedings. NASA no longer has a Board of Contract Appeals,
so designating another Board is necessary.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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Final Rule 04/00/02

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

RIN: 2700-AC48
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Long-Term Actions

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3835. TRACKING AND DATA RELAY SATELLITE SYSTEM; USE AND REIMBURSEMENT
POLICY FOR NON-U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1215

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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Final Action for CY 1993 Rate
Change 05/15/92 57 FR 20746
Final Action for CY 1994 Rate
Change 09/28/93 58 FR 50515
Final Action for CY 1995 Rate
Change 10/31/94 59 FR 54385
Final Action for CY 1997 Rate
Change 05/15/95 60 FR 25843

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Joseph LaCurto
Phone: 202 358-2764

RIN: 2700-AA29
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3836. MISCELLANEOUS ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES TO THE NASA FEDERAL
ACQUISITION REGULATION SUPPLEMENT (NFS)

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1801 to 1872

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Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Celeste M. Dalton
Phone: 202 358-1645
Email: cdalton@hq.nasa.gov

RIN: 2700-AC33
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3837. NONDISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN,
HANDICAP, AND AGE IN PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES RECEIVING FEDERAL FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1250; 14 CFR 1251; 14 CFR 1252

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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NPRM 12/06/00 65 FR 76460
NPRM Comment Period End 01/05/01

Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: Federal

Agency Contact: George E. Reese
Phone: 202 358-2167
Fax: 202 358-3336
Email: greese@hq.nasa.gov

RIN: 2700-AC41
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3838. NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT IMPLEMENTING
PROCEDURES

Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant

Legal Authority: 42 USC 4332(2)

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1216.3

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: NASA will be revising its procedures for implementing the
National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended, and its
procedures under Executive Order 12114, Environmental Effects Abroad of
Major Federal Actions.

Timetable: Next Action Undetermined

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Ann Hooker, National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, Office of Management Systems, Environmental Management
Division, Code JE, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20744
Phone: 202 358-0007
Email: ahooker@hq.nasa.gov

RIN: 2700-AC49
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Completed Actions

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3839. USE OF SMALL SELF-CONTAINED PAYLOAD

Priority: Other Significant

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1214.9

Completed:
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Reason Date FR Cite

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Final Rule 07/18/01 66 FR 37410
Comment Period End 08/17/01
Final Rule Effective 09/17/01

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Agency Contact: Lynda J. Cywanowicz
Phone: 202 358-1673
Email: lcynanow@mail.hq.nasa.gov

RIN: 2700-AC39
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3840. NASA GRANT AND COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HANDBOOK–
MISCELLANEOUS CHANGES

Priority: Info./Admin./Other

Legal Authority: 42 USC 2473

CFR Citation: 14 CFR 1260; 14 CFR 1274

Legal Deadline: None

Abstract: The Grant and Cooperative Agreement Handbook will be amended
as necessary to reflect administrative and editorial changes to clarify
internal procedures and amplify Governmentwide regulations for awarding
and administering grants and cooperative agreements.

Timetable:
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Action Date FR Cite

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Final Action 10/26/01 66 FR 54120

Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No

Small Entities Affected: No

Government Levels Affected: None

Procurement: This is a procurement-related action for which there is no
statutory requirement. There is no paperwork burden associated with
this action.

RIN: 2700-AC51
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