95-26852. Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Marin-Sonoma, CA, Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area

[Federal Register Volume 60, Number 209 (Monday, October 30, 1995)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 55174-55175]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 95-26852]



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OFFICE OF PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
5 CFR Part 532

RIN 3206-AH16


Prevailing Rate Systems; Abolishment of Marin-Sonoma, CA, 
Nonappropriated Fund Wage Area

AGENCY: Office of Personnel Management.

ACTION: Interim rule with request for comments.

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SUMMARY: The Office of Personnel Management is issuing interim 
regulations to abolish the Marin-Sonoma, CA, nonappropriated fund (NAF) 
Federal Wage System (FWS) wage area and redefine the two counties 
having continuing FWS employment (Marin and Sonoma Counties) as areas 
of application to the Solano, CA, NAF wage area for pay-setting 
purposes. No employee's wage rate will be reduced as a result of this 
change.

DATES: This interim rule becomes effective on October 30, 1995. 
Comments must be received by November 29, 1995. Employees currently 
paid rates from the Marin-Sonoma, CA, NAF wage schedule will continue 
to be paid from that schedule until their conversion to the Solano, CA, 
NAF wage schedule one day prior to the effective date of the next 
Solano, CA, wage schedule to be issued.

ADDRESSES: Send or deliver comments to Donald J. Winstead, Assistant 
Director for Compensation Policy, Human Resources Systems Service, U.S. 
Office of Personnel Management, Room 6H31, 1900 E Street NW., 
Washington, DC 20415, or FAX: [phone].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Paul Shields, [phone].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Defense (DOD) recommended 
to the Office of Personnel Management that the Marin-Sonoma, CA, FWS 
NAF wage area be abolished and that the two counties having continuing 
FWS employment (Marin and Sonoma Counties) be added as areas of 
application to the Solano, CA, NAF wage area. This change is necessary 
because the pending closure of the Hamilton DOD Housing Facility (host 
activity) leaves the Marin-Sonoma wage area without an activity having 
the capability to conduct a wage survey. The remaining Marin-Sonoma 
wage area counties (Del Norte, Humboldt, and Mendocino) have no NAF FWS 
employees.
    As required in regulation, 5 CFR 532.219, the following criteria 
were considered in redefining these wage areas:
    (1) Proximity of largest activity in each county;
    (2) Transportation facilities and commuting patterns; and
    (3) Similarities of the counties in:
    (i) Overall population;
    (ii) Private employment in major industry categories; and
    (iii) Kinds and sizes of private industrial establishments.

While proximity favors the San Francisco wage area, distances to all 
the candidate wage areas are in a very close range, especially from the 
Coast Guard Training Center that will soon be the largest remaining 
activity in the counties to be redefined. Transportation facilities and 
commuting patterns favor San Francisco, while similarities in 
population, private sector employment, and industry patterns favor 
Solano.
    The Federal Prevailing Rate Advisory Committee reviewed this 
recommendation and by consensus recommended approval.
    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 553(b)(3)(B), I find that good cause exists 
for waiving the general notice of proposed rulemaking. Also, pursuant 
to section 553(d)(3) of title 5, United States Code, I find that good 
cause exists for making this rule effective in less than 30 days. The 
notice is being waived and the regulation is being made effective in 
less than 30 days because preparations for the 1995 Marin-Sonoma, CA, 
NAF wage areas survey must otherwise begin immediately.

Regulatory Flexibility Act

    I certify that these regulations will not have a significant 
economic impact on a substantial number of small entities because they 
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.
Lorraine A. Green,
Deputy Director.

    Accordingly, OPM is amending 5 CFR part 532 as follows:

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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.

Appendix B to Subpart B of Part 532 [Amended]

    2. In appendix B to subpart B, the listing for the State of 
California is amended by removing the entry for Marin-Sonoma.
    3. Appendix D to subpart B is amended by removing the wage area 
list for Marin-Sonoma, California, and by revising the list for Solano. 
California, to read as follows:

Appendix D to Subpart B of Part 532--Nonappropriated Fund Wage and 
Survey Areas

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California

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Solano

Survey Area

California
Solano

    Area of application. Survey area plus:
California
Marin (Effective date November 17, 1995)
Sonoma (Effective date November 17, 1995)
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[FR Doc. 95-26852 Filed 10-27-95; 8:45 am]
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