[Federal Register: January 17, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 12)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Page 3220-3221]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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Proposed Rules
Federal Register
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains notices to the public of
the proposed issuance of rules and regulations. The purpose of these
notices is to give interested persons an opportunity to participate in
the rule making prior to the adoption of the final rules.
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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
5 CFR Part 532
RIN 3206-AL45
Prevailing Rate Systems; North American Industry Classification
System Based Federal Wage System Wage Area
AGENCY: U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
ACTION: Proposed rule with request for comments.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management is issuing a proposed
rule that would update the 2002 North American Industry Classification
System (NAICS) codes currently used in Federal Wage System wage survey
industry regulations with the 2007 NAICS revisions published by the
Office of Management and Budget.
DATES: We must receive comments on or before February 19, 2008.
ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to Charles D. Grimes III, Deputy
Associate Director for Performance and Pay Systems, Strategic Human
Resources Policy Division, U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Room
7H31, 1900 E Street, NW., Washington, DC 20415-8200; e-mail
pay-performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Madeline Gonzalez, (202) 606-2838; e-
mail pay-performance-policy@opm.gov; or FAX: (202) 606-4264.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 20, 2006, the U.S. Office of
Personnel Management (OPM) issued a final rule (71 FR 35373) which
replaced all Standard Industrial Classification codes in the Federal
Wage System (FWS) with the most closely corresponding North American
Industry Classification System (NAICS) codes, published by the Office
of Management and Budget (OMB). OPM's current regulations use 2002
NAICS codes. OMB has now published the NAICS revisions for 2007, which
result in certain changes in industry coverage for FWS wage surveys.
The following sections of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations,
list the industries included in the FWS wage surveys by 2002 NAICS
codes:
Section 532.213--Industries included in regular appropriated fund
wage surveys.
Section 532.221--Industries included in regular nonappropriated
fund surveys.
Section 532.267--Special wage schedules for aircraft, electronic,
and optical instrument overhaul and repair positions in Puerto Rico.
Section 532.279--Special wage schedules for printing positions.
Section 532.285--Special wage schedules for supervisors of
negotiated rate Bureau of Reclamation employees.
Section 532.313--Private sector industries.
OPM has reviewed these regulations in light of OMB's NAICS
revisions for 2007 and is proposing to add NAICS code 334515
(Instrument manufacturing for measuring and testing electricity and
electrical signals) to the list of required NAICS codes in section
532.267 and three of the specialized industries (Electronics, Guided
missiles, and Sighting and fire control equipment) in section 532.313
of title 5, Code of Federal Regulations. None of the other sections are
affected by 2007 changes in NAICS codes. OPM is also proposing to
replace the year ``2002'' with ``2007'' in the table titles of all
applicable sections.
In addition, OPM is proposing to delete NAICS code 81299 (All other
personal services) from the list of required NAICS codes in the
artillery and combat vehicle specialized industry. NAICS code 81299
comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing personal
services, such as astrology services, concierge services, dating
services, and party planning services. This NAICS code was previously
included by error.
The Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee, the national labor-
management committee responsible for advising OPM on matters concerning
the pay of FWS employees, recommended by consensus that we adopt these
changes.
Regulatory Flexibility Act
I certify that these regulations would not have a significant
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because they
would affect only Federal agencies and employees.
List of Subjects in 5 CFR Part 532
Administrative practice and procedure, Freedom of information,
Government employees, Reporting and recordkeeping requirements, Wages.
U.S. Office of Personnel Management.
Linda M. Springer,
Director.
Accordingly, the U.S. Office of Personnel Management is proposing
to amend 5 CFR part 532 as follows:
PART 532--PREVAILING RATE SYSTEMS
1. The authority citation for part 532 continues to read as
follows:
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 5343, 5346; Sec. 532.707 also issued under
5 U.S.C. 552.
Sec. 532.213 [Amended]
2. In Sec. 532.213, amend the table headings in both columns by
replacing the year ``2002'' with ``2007.''
Sec. 532.221 [Amended]
3. In Sec. 532.221, amend the table headings in both columns by
replacing the year ``2002'' with ``2007.''
Sec. 532.267 [Amended]
4. In Sec. 532.267(c)(1), amend the table headings in both columns
by replacing the year ``2002'' with ``2007'' and insert NAICS code
``334515'' in the first column in numerical order and ``Instrument
manufacturing for measuring and testing electricity and electrical
signals'' in the second column.
Sec. 532.285 [Amended]
5. In Sec. 532.285(c)(1), amend the table headings in both columns
by replacing the year ``2002'' with ``2007.''
Sec. 532.313 [Amended]
6. In Sec. 532.313(a), amend the table as follows:
a. Replace the year ``2002'' with ``2007'' in the table headings in
both columns;
b. Add NAICS code ``334515'' in the first column in numerical order
and ``Instrument manufacturing for measuring and testing electricity
and electrical signals'' in the second column to the list of required
NAICS codes for the Electronics Specialized Industry,
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Guided Missiles Specialized Industry, and Sighting and Fire Control
Equipment Specialized Industry; and
c. Remove NAICS code ``81299'' in the first column and ``All other
personal services'' in the second column from the list of required
NAICS codes for the Artillery and Combat Vehicle Specialized Industry.
[FR Doc. E8-657 Filed 1-16-08; 8:45 am]
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