(a) Certain GSA property management and related policies and procedures which come within the scope of this Chapter 105 nevertheless may be excluded therefrom when there is justification. These exclusions may inIclude the following categories:

(1) Subject matter that bears a security classification;

(2) Policies and procedures that are expected to be effective for a period of less than 6 months;

(3) Policies and procedures that are effective on an experimental basis for a reasonable period;

(4) Policies and procedures pertaining to other functions of GSA as well as property management functions and there is need to make the issuance available simultaneously to all GSA employees involved; and

(5) Where speed of issuance is essential, numerous changes are required in Chapter 105, and all necessary changes cannot be made promptly.

(b) Property management policies and procedures issued in other than the FPMR system format under paragraphs (a)(4) and (5) of this section, shall be codified into Chapter 105 at the earliest practicable date, but in any event not later than 6 months from date of issuance.

§ 105-1.102 Relationship of GSPMR to FPMR.

(a) GSPMR implement and supplement the FPMR and implement certain other regulations. They are part of the General Services Administration Regulations System. Material published in the FPMR (which has Governmentwide applicability) becomes effective throughout GSA upon the effective date of the particular FPMR material. In general, the FPMR that are implemented and supplemented shall not be repeated, paraphrased, or otherwise restated in Chapter 105.

(b) Implementing is the process of expanding upon the FPMR or other Government-wide regulations. Supple

menting is the process of prescribing material for which there is no counterpart in the Government-wide regulations.

(c) GSPMR may deviate from the regulations that are implemented when a deviation (see § 105-1.110) is authorized in and explicitly referenced to such regulations. Where Chapter 105 contains no material implementing the FPMR, the FPMR shall govern. § 105-1.104 Publication of GSPMR.

(a) Most GSPMR are published in the FEDERAL REGISTER. This practice helps to ensure that interested business concerns, other agencies, and the public are apprised of GSA policies and procedures pertaining to property and records management and certain related activities.

(b) Most GSPMR are published in cumulative form in Chapter 105 of Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations. The FEDERAL REGISTER and Title 41 of the Code of Federal Regulations may be purchased from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.

§ 105-1.106 Applicability.

Chapter 105 applies to the management of property and records and to certain other programs and activities of GSA. Unless otherwise specified, Chapter 105 applies to activities outside as well as within the United States.

§ 105-1.109 Numbering.

§ 105-1.109-50 General plan.

Chapter 105 is divided into parts, subparts, and further subdivisions as necessary.

§ 105-1.109-51 Arrangement.

(a) Parts 105-2 through 105-49 are used for GSPMR that implement regulations in the corresponding parts of Chapter 101. This practice results in comparable grouping by subject area without establishment of subchapters.

(b) Parts 105-50 and above are used for GSPMR that supplement regulations in the FPMR and implement regulations of other agencies. Part numbers are assigned so as to accomplish a

(a) The term "deviation" as used in this Chapter 105 is defined in the same manner as described in § 1-1.0091.

(b) To maintain uniformity to the greatest extent feasible, deviation from the FPMR to the GSPMR shall be kept to a minimum and controlled. Approval of any deviation from the FPMR or Chapter 105 shall be made only by the Administrator. In each instance, the authorizing document shall disclose the nature of the deviation and the reasons for such special action, and a copy of the document shall be furnished to the Paperwork Management Division (BRA), OAD. Deviations may be extended but otherwise will expire 12 months from the date of approval, unless sooner rescinded without prejudice to any action thereunder.

(c) Requests for deviations shall be supported by statements adequate to disclose fully the nature of the deviation and the need therefore. Requests shall be submitted to the Ad