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32 CFR Part 272
By the Commission.
Magalie R. Salas,
Secretary.
Administration and Support Basic
Research
In consideration of the foregoing, the
Commission amends part 385, chapter I,
title 18, Code of Federal Regulations, as
follows.
I
PART 385—RULES OF PRACTICE AND
PROCEDURE
1. The authority citation for part 385
continues to read as follows:
I
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 551–557; 15 U.S.C.
717–717z; 3301–3432; 16 U.S.C. 791a–825r;
2601–2645; 28 U.S.C. 2461; 31 U.S.C. 3701,
9701; 42 U.S.C. 7101–7352; 49 U.S.C. 60502;
49 App. U.S.C. 1085 (1988).
2. Section 385.203 is amended by
revising paragraph (a)(7) to read as
follows:
I
§ 385.203 Content of pleadings and tariff
or rate filings (Rule 203).
(a) * * *
(7) The position taken by the
participant filing any pleading, to the
extent known when the pleading is
filed, and the basis in fact and law for
such position, including a separate
section entitled ‘‘Statement of Issues,’’
listing each issue presented to the
Commission in a separately enumerated
paragraph that includes representative
Commission and court precedent on
which the participant is relying; any
issue not so listed will be deemed
waived;
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I 3. Section 385.713 is amended by
revising paragraph (c)(2) to read as
follows:
§ 385.713
713).
Request for rehearing (Rule
*
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(c) * * *
(2) Conform to the requirements in
Rule 203(a), which are applicable to
pleadings, including, but not limited to,
the requirement for a separate section
entitled ‘‘Statement of Issues,’’ listing
each issue in a separately enumerated
paragraph that includes representative
Commission and court precedent on
which the party is relying; any issue not
so listed will be deemed waived; and
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AGENCY:
ACTION:
Office of the Secretary, DoD.
Final rule.
SUMMARY: This document provides
general policy guidance and principles
for the conduct of DoD Components’
Basic Research programs. It implements
a general policy on the support of
scientific research that is contained in
the 1954 Executive Order 10521,
‘‘Administration of Scientific Research
by Agencies of the Federal
Government,’’ March 17, 1954. It also
implements guiding principles for the
government-university research
partnership that are contained in
Executive Order 13185, ‘‘To Strengthen
the Federal Government-University
Research Partnership.’’
This final rule is effective
September 23, 2005.
DATE:
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Mark Herbst, (703) 696–0372.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Executive Order 12866
This is a ‘‘significant regulatory
Action,’’ as defined in Executive Order
12866, in so far as the Office of
Management and Budget reviewed and
approved it for publication. This rule
will not: (1) Have an annual effect on
the economy of $100 million or more or
adversely affect in a material way the
economy, a sector of the economy,
productivity, competition, jobs, the
environment, public health or safety, or
State, local, or tribal governments or
communities; (2) create a serious
inconsistency or otherwise interfere
with an action taken or planned by
another agency; (3) materially alter the
budgetary impact of entitlements,
grants, user fees, or loan programs or the
rights and obligations of recipients
thereof; or (4) raise novel legal or policy
issues arising out of legal mandates, the
President’s priorities, or the principles
set forth in Executive Order 12866.
Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5
U.S.C. 605(b))
This regulatory action will not have a
significant adverse impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
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Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995 (Sec.
202, Pub. L. 104–4)
This regulatory action does not
contain a Federal mandate that will
result in the expenditure by State, local,
and tribal governments, in aggregate, or
by the private sector of $100 million or
more in any one year.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. Chapter 35)
This regulatory action will not impose
any additional reporting or
recordkeeping requirements under the
Paperwork Reduction Act.
Federalism (Executive Order 13132)
This regulatory action does not have
Federalism implications, as set forth in
Executive Order 13132. It will not have
substantial direct effects on the States,
on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the
distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various
levels of government.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 272
National defense; Research; Science
and technology.
I Accordingly, Title 32 of the Code of
Federal Regulations, Chapter I,
Subchapter M is amended by revising
part 272 to read as follows:
PART 272—ADMINISTRATION AND
SUPPORT OF BASIC RESEARCH BY
THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Sec.
272.1 Purpose.
272.2 Applicability.
272.3 Definition of basic research.
272.4 Policy.
272.5 Responsibilities.
Appendix A to part 272—Principles for the
Conduct and Support of Basic Research.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 10 U.S.C. 113.
§ 272.1
Purpose
This part implements the:
(a) Policy on the support of scientific
research in Executive Order 10521,
‘‘Administration of Scientific Research
by Agencies of the Federal Government’’
(3 CFR, 1954–1958 Comp., p. 183), as
amended; and
(b) Guiding principles for the
government-university research
partnership in Executive Order 13185,
‘‘To Strengthen the Federal
Government-University Research
Partnership’’ (3 CFR 2000 Comp., p.
341).
§ 272.2
Applicability.
This part applies to the Office of the
Secretary of Defense, the Military
Departments, the Chairman of the Joint
Chiefs of Staff, the Combatant
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Commands, the Office of the Inspector
General of the Department of Defense,
the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field
Activities, and all other organizational
entities in the Department of Defense
(hereafter referred to collectively as the
‘‘DoD Components’’).
§ 272.3
Definition of basic research.
Basic research is systematic study
directed toward greater knowledge or
understanding of the fundamental
aspects of phenomena and of observable
facts without specific applications
towards processes or products in mind.
It includes all scientific study and
experimentation directed toward
increasing fundamental knowledge and
understanding in those fields of the
physical, engineering, environmental,
and life sciences related to long-term
national security needs. It is farsighted
high payoff research that provides the
basis for technological progress.
§ 272.4
Policy.
It is DoD policy that:
(a) Basic research is essential to the
Department of Defense’s ability to carry
out its missions because it is:
(1) A source of new knowledge and
understanding that supports DoD
acquisition and leads to superior
technological capabilities for the
military; and
(2) An integral part of the education
and training of scientists and engineers
critical to meeting future needs of the
Nation’s defense workforce.
(b) The Department of Defense shall:
(1) Conduct a vigorous program of
high quality basic research in the DoD
Component laboratories; and
(2) Support high quality basic
research done by institutions of higher
education, other nonprofit research
institutions, laboratories of other
Federal agencies, and industrial
research laboratories.
(c) The DoD Components’ conduct
and support of basic research shall be
consistent with the principles stated in
Appendix A to this part.
§ 272.5
Responsibilities.
(a) The Director of Defense Research
and Engineering, under the Under
Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,
Technology, and Logistics
(USD(AT&L)), shall:
(1) Provide technical leadership and
oversight, issue guidance for plans and
programs; develop policies; conduct
analyses and studies; and make
recommendations for DoD basic
research.
(2) Recommend approval,
modification, or disapproval of the DoD
Components’ basic research programs
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and projects to eliminate unpromising
or unnecessarily duplicative programs,
and to stimulate the initiation or
support of promising ones.
(3) Recommend, through the
USD(AT&L) to the Secretary of Defense,
appropriate funding levels for DoD basic
research.
(4) Develop and maintain a metrics
program to measure and assess the
quality and progress for DoD basic
research, a required element of which is
an independent technical review:
(i) At least biennially; and
(ii) With participation by all the
Military Departments and all the other
DoD Components that have basic
research programs.
(5) Monitor the implementation of
this part and issue any additional
direction and guidance that may be
necessary for that purpose.
(b) The Directors of the Defense
Agencies supporting basic research and
the Secretaries of the Military
Departments, within their
organizational purview, shall
implement this part.
Appendix A to Part 272—Principles for
the Conduct and Support of Basic
Research
1. Basic research is an investment. The
DoD Components are to view and manage
basic research investments as a portfolio,
with assessments of program success based
on aggregate returns. There should be no
expectation that every individual research
effort will succeed because basic research
essentially is an exploration of the unknown
and specific outcomes are not predictable.
2. Basic research is along-term activity that
requires continuity and stability of support.
Individual basic research efforts sometimes
return immediate dividends, with transitions
directly from research laboratories to defense
systems in the field. However, most often the
full benefits of basic research are not
apparent until much later. Therefore, the
DoD Components must engage in long-term
planning and funding of basic research to the
maximum possible extent.
3. Balance is essential in the portfolio of
basic research investments. A wide range of
scientific and engineering fields is of
potential interest to the Department of
Defense and the DoD Components. It is
important to develop a balanced portfolio
that includes investments not only in
established research areas with promise for
evolutionary advances, but also in areas that
entail higher risk and offer potential for
revolutionary advances with correspondingly
higher benefits.
4. Coordination with other Federal
agencies is important. The DoD Components
are to consider other Federal agencies’ basic
research investments when making
investment decisions, both to avoid
unintended overlapping of support and to
leverage those agencies’ investments as
appropriate.
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5. Merit review is used to select basic
research projects for support. It is crucial that
the Department of Defense invest in the
highest quality research for defense needs.
Merit review relies on the informed advice of
qualified individuals who are independent of
the individuals proposing to do the research.
The principal merit review factors used in
selecting among possible projects are
technical merit and potential long-term
relevance to defense missions.
Dated: September 19, 2005.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday,
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rulemaking.
Gary
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Fifth Coast Guard District, at (757) 398–
6629.
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making this rule effective in less than 30
days after publication in the Federal
Register. A 30-day delayed effective
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public interest as the event is scheduled
for October 1, 2005, and immediate
action is necessary to ensure public
safety and provide for the orderly
movement of participants and vehicular
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proposed rulemaking (NPRM) for this
regulation. Under 5 U.S.C. 553(b) (B),
the Coast Guard finds that good cause
exists for not publishing an NPRM.
Publishing an NPRM is impracticable
and contrary to the public interest as the
Neuse River run is scheduled for
October 1st, and immediate action is
necessary to minimize the potential
danger to the public. The bridge closure
is a necessary measure to facilitate
public safety that allows for the orderly
movement of participants and vehicular
traffic before, during and after the run.
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Transportation, who owns and operates
the drawbridge, has requested a
temporary deviation from the operating
regulations to facilitate the Neuse River
Bridge Run. The run is an annual event,
attracting participants from the
surrounding cities and states.
The existing regulations are outlined
at 33 CFR 117.843(a). The bridge has a
vertical clearance of 13 feet at mean
high water in the closed position,
unlimited vertical clearance in the full
open position. The Coast Guard has
informed the known users of the
waterway of the closure periods for the
bridge so that these vessels can arrange
their transits to minimize any impact
during the Neuse River Bridge Run.
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Executive Order 12866, Regulatory
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require an assessment of potential costs
and benefits under section 6(a)(3) of that
Order. The office of Management and
Budget has not reviewed it under that
Order. It is not ‘‘significant’’ under the
regulatory policies and procedures of
the Department of Homeland Security.
This conclusion is based fact that the
Coast Guard has informed the known
users of the waterway of this rule and
that the mariners can plan their trips in
accordance with scheduled closure
period.
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Small Entities
Under the Regulatory Flexibility Act
(5 U.S.C. 601–612), we have considered
whether this rule would have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
The term ‘‘small entities’’ comprises
small businesses, not-for-profit
organizations that are independently
owned and operated and are not
dominant in their fields, and
governmental jurisdictions with
populations of less than 50,000.
The Coast Guard certifies under 5
U.S.C. 605(b) that this rule will not have
a significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities.
This conclusion is based on the fact that
the Coast Guard has informed the know
users of the waterway, which consist
mostly of recreational boaters and
fisherman, of this rule and that the
mariners can plan their trips in
accordance with scheduled closure
period.
Assistance for Small Entities
Under section 213(a) of the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act of 1996 (Pub. L. 104–121),
we offered to assist small entities in
understanding the rule so that they
could better evaluate its effects on them
and participate in the rulemaking
process.
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who enforce, or otherwise determine
compliance with, Federal regulations to
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and the Regional Small Business
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annually and rates each agency’s
responsiveness to small business. If you
wish to comment on actions by
employees of the Coast Guard, call 1–
888–REG–FAIR (1–888–734–3247).
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This rule calls for no new collection
of information under the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501–
3520).
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A rule has implications for federalism
under Executive Order 13132,
Federalism, if it has a substantial direct
effect on State or local governments and
would either preempt State law or
impose a substantial direct cost of
compliance on them. We have analyzed
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determined that it does not have
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
32 CFR Part 272
RIN 0790-AH90
Administration and Support Basic Research
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DoD.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This document provides general policy guidance and principles
for the conduct of DoD Components' Basic Research programs. It
implements a general policy on the support of scientific research that
is contained in the 1954 Executive Order 10521, ``Administration of
Scientific Research by Agencies of the Federal Government,'' March 17,
1954. It also implements guiding principles for the government-
university research partnership that are contained in Executive Order
13185, ``To Strengthen the Federal Government-University Research
Partnership.''
DATE: This final rule is effective September 23, 2005.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mark Herbst, (703) 696-0372.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Executive Order 12866
This is a ``significant regulatory Action,'' as defined in
Executive Order 12866, in so far as the Office of Management and Budget
reviewed and approved it for publication. This rule will not: (1) Have
an annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more or adversely
affect in a material way the economy, a sector of the economy,
productivity, competition, jobs, the environment, public health or
safety, or State, local, or tribal governments or communities; (2)
create a serious inconsistency or otherwise interfere with an action
taken or planned by another agency; (3) materially alter the budgetary
impact of entitlements, grants, user fees, or loan programs or the
rights and obligations of recipients thereof; or (4) raise novel legal
or policy issues arising out of legal mandates, the President's
priorities, or the principles set forth in Executive Order 12866.
Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980 (5 U.S.C. 605(b))
This regulatory action will not have a significant adverse impact
on a substantial number of small entities.
[[Page 55726]]
Unfunded Mandates Act of 1995 (Sec. 202, Pub. L. 104-4)
This regulatory action does not contain a Federal mandate that will
result in the expenditure by State, local, and tribal governments, in
aggregate, or by the private sector of $100 million or more in any one
year.
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35)
This regulatory action will not impose any additional reporting or
recordkeeping requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act.
Federalism (Executive Order 13132)
This regulatory action does not have Federalism implications, as
set forth in Executive Order 13132. It will not have substantial direct
effects on the States, on the relationship between the national
government and the States, or on the distribution of power and
responsibilities among the various levels of government.
List of Subjects in 32 CFR Part 272
National defense; Research; Science and technology.
0
Accordingly, Title 32 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter I,
Subchapter M is amended by revising part 272 to read as follows:
PART 272--ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT OF BASIC RESEARCH BY THE
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Sec.
272.1 Purpose.
272.2 Applicability.
272.3 Definition of basic research.
272.4 Policy.
272.5 Responsibilities.
Appendix A to part 272--Principles for the Conduct and Support of
Basic Research.
Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301 and 10 U.S.C. 113.
Sec. 272.1 Purpose
This part implements the:
(a) Policy on the support of scientific research in Executive Order
10521, ``Administration of Scientific Research by Agencies of the
Federal Government'' (3 CFR, 1954-1958 Comp., p. 183), as amended; and
(b) Guiding principles for the government-university research
partnership in Executive Order 13185, ``To Strengthen the Federal
Government-University Research Partnership'' (3 CFR 2000 Comp., p.
341).
Sec. 272.2 Applicability.
This part applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the
Military Departments, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the
Combatant Commands, the Office of the Inspector General of the
Department of Defense, the Defense Agencies, the DoD Field Activities,
and all other organizational entities in the Department of Defense
(hereafter referred to collectively as the ``DoD Components'').
Sec. 272.3 Definition of basic research.
Basic research is systematic study directed toward greater
knowledge or understanding of the fundamental aspects of phenomena and
of observable facts without specific applications towards processes or
products in mind. It includes all scientific study and experimentation
directed toward increasing fundamental knowledge and understanding in
those fields of the physical, engineering, environmental, and life
sciences related to long-term national security needs. It is farsighted
high payoff research that provides the basis for technological
progress.
Sec. 272.4 Policy.
It is DoD policy that:
(a) Basic research is essential to the Department of Defense's
ability to carry out its missions because it is:
(1) A source of new knowledge and understanding that supports DoD
acquisition and leads to superior technological capabilities for the
military; and
(2) An integral part of the education and training of scientists
and engineers critical to meeting future needs of the Nation's defense
workforce.
(b) The Department of Defense shall:
(1) Conduct a vigorous program of high quality basic research in
the DoD Component laboratories; and
(2) Support high quality basic research done by institutions of
higher education, other nonprofit research institutions, laboratories
of other Federal agencies, and industrial research laboratories.
(c) The DoD Components' conduct and support of basic research shall
be consistent with the principles stated in Appendix A to this part.
Sec. 272.5 Responsibilities.
(a) The Director of Defense Research and Engineering, under the
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics
(USD(AT&L)), shall:
(1) Provide technical leadership and oversight, issue guidance for
plans and programs; develop policies; conduct analyses and studies; and
make recommendations for DoD basic research.
(2) Recommend approval, modification, or disapproval of the DoD
Components' basic research programs and projects to eliminate
unpromising or unnecessarily duplicative programs, and to stimulate the
initiation or support of promising ones.
(3) Recommend, through the USD(AT&L) to the Secretary of Defense,
appropriate funding levels for DoD basic research.
(4) Develop and maintain a metrics program to measure and assess
the quality and progress for DoD basic research, a required element of
which is an independent technical review:
(i) At least biennially; and
(ii) With participation by all the Military Departments and all the
other DoD Components that have basic research programs.
(5) Monitor the implementation of this part and issue any
additional direction and guidance that may be necessary for that
purpose.
(b) The Directors of the Defense Agencies supporting basic research
and the Secretaries of the Military Departments, within their
organizational purview, shall implement this part.
Appendix A to Part 272--Principles for the Conduct and Support of Basic
Research
1. Basic research is an investment. The DoD Components are to
view and manage basic research investments as a portfolio, with
assessments of program success based on aggregate returns. There
should be no expectation that every individual research effort will
succeed because basic research essentially is an exploration of the
unknown and specific outcomes are not predictable.
2. Basic research is along-term activity that requires
continuity and stability of support. Individual basic research
efforts sometimes return immediate dividends, with transitions
directly from research laboratories to defense systems in the field.
However, most often the full benefits of basic research are not
apparent until much later. Therefore, the DoD Components must engage
in long-term planning and funding of basic research to the maximum
possible extent.
3. Balance is essential in the portfolio of basic research
investments. A wide range of scientific and engineering fields is of
potential interest to the Department of Defense and the DoD
Components. It is important to develop a balanced portfolio that
includes investments not only in established research areas with
promise for evolutionary advances, but also in areas that entail
higher risk and offer potential for revolutionary advances with
correspondingly higher benefits.
4. Coordination with other Federal agencies is important. The
DoD Components are to consider other Federal agencies' basic
research investments when making investment decisions, both to avoid
unintended overlapping of support and to leverage those agencies'
investments as appropriate.
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5. Merit review is used to select basic research projects for
support. It is crucial that the Department of Defense invest in the
highest quality research for defense needs. Merit review relies on
the informed advice of qualified individuals who are independent of
the individuals proposing to do the research. The principal merit
review factors used in selecting among possible projects are
technical merit and potential long-term relevance to defense
missions.
Dated: September 19, 2005.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 05-18985 Filed 9-22-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-M
