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NASA RIN: 2700-AE22 Publication ID: Spring 2015 
Title: ●NASA FAR Supplement, Contractor Whistleblower Protection 
Abstract:

This Rule revises the NASA FAR Supplement to include Whistleblower Protections for Contractor Employees. This Rule implements 10 U.S.C. 2409 as amended by section 846 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181) and section 827 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239). The proposed changes cover the policy, procedures for filing and investigating complaints, remedies, treatment of associated costs, clause prescriptions and two clauses: NFS 1852.203-71, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights and 1865.216.XX, Allowability of Legal Costs Incurred in Connection With a Whistleblower Proceeding.

 
Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration(NASA)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: First time published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Completed Actions 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 48 CFR 1803    48 CFR 1852   
Legal Authority: 51 U.S.C. 20113(c)   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
Interim Final Rule  07/29/2014  79 FR 43958   
Final Rule Technical Amendments  08/29/2014  79 FR 51501   
Interim Final Rule Comment Period End  09/29/2014 
Final Rule  03/02/2015  80 FR 11138   
Final Rule Effective  04/01/2015 
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Related RINs: Related to 2700-AE08 
Agency Contact:
Manuel Quinones
Program Analyst, Office of Procurement
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
300 E Street SW.,
Washington, DC 20746
Phone:202 358-2143
Email: manuel.quinones@nasa.gov