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The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced plans to finalize the cancellation of the Federal Management Regulation Case 2021-02, known as "Art in Architecture," originally issued on February 2, 2022. This action is part of the implementation of recent executive orders aimed at removing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) language and programs from government operations. The GSA will update the Art in Architecture program to exclude DEI language, preferential treatments, and related data collections. The document provides contact information for further inquiries and can be accessed online for review.

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are asking for public comments on extending the collection of information related to Government property. They want feedback on the necessity, accuracy, and ways to improve the quality of this information collection. They are also seeking methods to reduce the burden on respondents. The current approval for this information collection is valid until June 30, 2025, but they propose extending it for an additional three years. Public comments are being accepted until May 12, 2025, and can be submitted through the website regulations.gov.

In this notice, the Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) seek public comments on the renewal of information collection related to past performance in government acquisitions. The agencies are interested in feedback about the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection, including how to improve its quality and efficiency. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved the current information collection, and the agencies propose extending this approval for three more years. Comments are open until April 12, 2021, and contributors can submit their thoughts through the regulations.gov website.

The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to finalize changes to the Federal Management Regulation concerning Federal Advisory Committee Management. This revision aims to make the regulation align with new presidential executive orders to streamline governance, enhance management policies, and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy. The final rule, based on updates announced on April 18, 2024, will follow new directives issued in 2025. Interested individuals can view the related documents online or contact Lorelei Kowalski for more information.

The General Services Administration (GSA) intends to cancel a rule from 2022 that allowed soliciting union memberships in buildings they control. This change aligns with an executive order aimed at reducing regulations. The new rule will clarify that such activities are generally not allowed in these buildings, ensuring the prohibition of distributing materials or soliciting on properties under GSA control.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA have issued a Small Entity Compliance Guide under the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. This guide summarizes the changes made to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in the Federal Acquisition Circular 2025-03. The updates include rules to align procurement and nonprocurement suspension and debarment procedures, clarify rerepresentation requirements for small business size and status, and promote subcontracting to small businesses in Puerto Rico and other U.S. territories. These changes aim to enhance transparency and support small businesses, though they are not expected to significantly impact a large number of small entities economically.

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice requesting public comments on extending a process related to travel costs. They want feedback on the necessity and practical use of information collected for government acquisitions. This proposed extension aims to ease the information collection and ensure it does not burden respondents. To participate, the public can submit comments by May 12, 2025, via the website https://www.regulations.gov.

The Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and NASA are asking the public for comments on extending the approval of a data collection concerning service contracting. This request is part of the Paperwork Reduction Act and focuses on the necessity and utility of the information collected, its accuracy, and ways to reduce the burden on respondents. The information collected helps ensure that contract proposals do not include unfairly low labor rates by identifying uncompensated overtime. Comments will be accepted until May 12, 2025, and can be submitted through https://www.regulations.gov.

The General Services Administration (GSA) plans to issue a final rule that will cancel a previous rule, known as FMR Case 2024-03. This rule aimed to update transportation management with language supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and was published on November 26, 2024. The decision to rescind the rule aligns with two Executive Orders from January 2025 that aim to revert to traditional gender language and remove what the current administration considers unnecessary provisions. GSA's actions are part of an effort to comply with the current administration's priorities.

The General Services Administration (GSA) has announced updates to the mileage reimbursement rates for privately owned vehicles, including cars, airplanes, and motorcycles, applicable throughout 2025. The reimbursement rates are set based on the Internal Revenue Service's standard mileage rate for medical or moving purposes and are intended to cover costs such as fuel, maintenance, and insurance. GSA conducts annual reviews to ensure these rates are fair and accurate. Further details are available in FTR Bulletin 25-04 on the GSA's website.