Rule2021-16772
NASA Guidance Procedures; Removal
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Published
August 9, 2021
Effective
August 9, 2021
Issuing agencies
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Abstract
This final rule removes information about NASA's processes and procedures for issuing guidance documents because requirements to publish this information were revoked.
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 150 (Monday, August 9, 2021)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 43412-43413]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16772]
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION
14 CFR Part 1204
[Document Number NASA-21-015; Docket Number-NASA-2021-0003]
RIN 2700-AE62
NASA Guidance Procedures; Removal
AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This final rule removes information about NASA's processes and
procedures for issuing guidance documents because requirements to
publish this information were revoked.
DATES: Effective: August 9, 2021.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nanette Smith, Team Lead, NASA
Directives and Regulations Management, Mission Support Directorate,
(202) 358-0819, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d4bab5bab1a0a0b1fabeb1bababdbab3a794bab5a7b5fab3bba2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dbb5bab5beafafbef5b1beb5b5b2b5bca89bb5baa8baf5bcb4ad">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background
Executive Order 13891, Promoting the Rule of Law Through Improved
Agency Guidance Documents, issued October 9, 2019, required agencies to
finalize regulations to set forth processes and procedures for issuing
guidance documents. To respond to this action, NASA issued its Guidance
Procedures, 14 CFR part 1204 subpart 3, that published on March 24,
2020, at 85 FR 16542.
On January 20, 2021, Executive Order 13992, Revocation of Certain
Executive Orders Concerning Federal Regulation, was issued to revoke
several regulatory policies, including Executive Order 13891.
Therefore, NASA is removing 14 CFR part 1204 subpart 3, NASA Guidance
Documents, to comply with Executive Order 13992.
II. Regulatory Analysis
Executive Order 12866--Regulatory Planning and Review and Executive
Order 13563--Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review
Executive Orders 12866 and 13563 direct 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). Executive
Order 13563 emphasizes the importance of quantifying both costs and
benefits, reducing costs, harmonizing rules, and promoting flexibility.
This rule is not a significant regulatory action under Executive Order
12866.
Executive Order 13132--Federalism
Executive Order 13132 requires agencies to ensure meaningful and
timely input by state and local officials in the development of
regulatory policies that may have a substantial, direct effect on the
states, on the relationship between the National Government and the
states, or on the distribution of power and responsibilities among the
various levels of government. This action has been analyzed in
accordance with the principles and criteria contained in the order, and
NASA has determined that this action will not have a substantial direct
effect or federalism implications on the states and would not preempt
any state law or regulation or affect the states' ability to discharge
traditional state governmental functions. Therefore, consultation with
the states is not necessary.
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Executive Order 13175--Consultation and Coordination With Indian Tribal
Governments
This final rule has been analyzed in accordance with the principles
and criteria contained in Executive Order 13175. NASA has determined
that this removal of Subpart 1204.3 does not significantly or uniquely
affect the communities of the Indian tribal governments or impose
substantial direct compliance costs on them, the funding and
consultation requirements of Executive Order 13175 does not apply.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
It has been certified that removal of Subpart 1204.3 is not subject
to the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601) because it does not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities.
Administrative Procedure Act
This final rule responds to Executive Order 13992 that requires
agencies to remove the CFR regulations that set forth processes and
procedures for issuing guidance documents. Therefore, in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 553, the Administrator of NASA has concluded that there
is good cause to publish this rule without prior opportunity for public
comment because the action is of Agency organization, procedure, or
practice. See 5 U.S.C 553(b)(3)(A).
Statutory Authority
Part 1204 is established under the National Aeronautics and Space
Act (Space Act). In accordance with 51 U.S.C. 20113(a), ``In the
performance of its functions, the Administration is authorized to make,
promulgate, issue, rescind, and amend rules and regulations governing
the manner of its operations and the exercise of the powers vested in
it by law.''
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not contain an information collection requirement
subject to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et
seq.).
Unfunded Mandates Reform Act of 1995
This rule will not result in the expenditure by state, local, and
tribal governments, in the aggregate, or by the private sector, of
$100,000,000 or more in any one year, and it will not significantly or
uniquely affect small governments.
List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 1204
Administrative practice and procedure.
Accordingly, 14 CFR part 1204 is amended as follows:
PART 1204--ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY AND POLICY
Subpart 3 [Removed and Reserved]
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Under the authority of 51 U.S.C. 20113(a), subpart 3, consisting of
Sec. Sec. 1204.300 through 1204.313, is removed and reserved.
Nanette Smith,
Team Lead, NASA Directives and Regulations.
[FR Doc. 2021-16772 Filed 8-6-21; 8:45 am]
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