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USPTO is proposing that the pilot
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phone number, should not be included
the USPTO will reassess whether
in the comments.
additional information concerning the
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Mindy Fleisher, Special Programs
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Advisor, Technology Center 2400, at
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(571) 272–3365, or Pinchus M. Laufer,
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Policy, at (571) 272–7726.
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Technology Center Director, SPE,
another business unit) and will request
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ombudsman when the issue has been
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into instances where five business days
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that the issue has been closed out or is
actively in the process of being treated.
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The USPTO is publishing this request
for comments to gather public feedback
on the Patent Ombudsman Pilot
Program to ensure that it will serve the
patent community as intended.
Dated: October 21, 2009.
David J. Kappos,
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual
Property and Director of the United States
Patent and Trademark Office.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Availability of the Fiscal Year 2008
Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA)
Services Contract Inventory
AGENCY:
Defense Commissary Agency,
DoD.
ACTION:
Notice of availability.
SUMMARY: In accordance with Section
2330a of Title 10 United States Code as
amended by the National Defense
Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008
(NDAA 08) Section 807, the DeCA
Director of Contracting, in coordination
with the Office of the Director, Defense
Procurement and Acquisition Policy,
Office of Strategic Sourcing (DPAP/SS)
will make available to the public the
first inventory of activities performed
pursuant to contracts for services. The
inventory will be published to the DeCA
Web site at the following location:
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https://www.commissaries.com/business/
services.cfm.
DATES: Inventory to be made publicly
available within 30 days of publication
of this notice.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments or
suggestions concerning the inventory to
Ms. Cindy Hildner, Directorate of
Contracting (AMP), Defense
Commissary Agency, 1300 E Avenue,
Fort Lee, VA 23801–1800.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Cindy Hildner, (804) 734–8000,
extension 4–8483, or
cindy.hildner@deca.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NDAA 08,
Section 807 amends Section 2330a of
Title 10 United States Code to require
annual inventories and reviews of
activities performed on services
contracts. The Deputy Under Secretary
of Defense (Acquisition and
Technology) (DUSD(AT)) transmitted
the DeCA inventory to Congress on
September 29, 2009.
The DeCA Director of Contracting
submitted the DeCA Fiscal Year 2008
Services Contract Inventory to the Office
of the DPAP/SS on August 28, 2009.
Included with this inventory was a
narrative that describes the
methodology for data collection, the
inventory data, and the plan for review
of this inventory. The narrative and
cover letters may be downloaded in
electronic form (.pdf file) from the
following location: https://
www.commissaries.com/business/
services.cfm. The inventory does not
include contract numbers, contractor
identification, or other proprietary or
sensitive information as these data can
be used to disclose a contractor’s
proprietary proposal information.
Dated: October 21, 2009.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Defense Science Board
Department of Defense.
Notice of advisory committee
meeting date change.
AGENCY:
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ACTION:
SUMMARY: On Thursday, September 17,
2009 (74 FR 47787) the Department of
Defense announced closed meetings of
the Defense Science Board (DSB) Fall
quarterly. These meetings have been
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to January 11–12, 2010; at the Pentagon.
Additional information can be found in
the September 17, 2009, notice.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Debra Rose, Executive Officer, Defense
Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon,
Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301–
3140, via e-mail at debra.rose@osd.mil,
or via phone at (703) 571–0084.
Dated: October 21, 2009.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Department of Defense.
Dated: October 21, 2009.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer,
Department of Defense.
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‘‘Records are stored in paper file folders
and electronic storage media.’’
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
RETRIEVABILITY:
Office of the Secretary
Delete entry and replace with
‘‘Records may be retrieved by the
individual’s name and date of birth.’’
[Docket ID: DoD–2009–OS–0153]
SAFEGUARDS:
Privacy Act of 1974; System of
Records
Delete entry and replace with ‘‘During
the employment of the individual,
medical records are maintained in
locked file cabinets located in a secured
room with access limited to those whose
official duties require access. Buildings
are protected by security guards and an
intrusion alarm system.’’
AGENCY: Defense Threat Reduction
Agency, DoD.
ACTION: Notice to amend a system of
records.
SUMMARY: Defense Threat Reduction
Agency is amending a system of records
notices in its existing inventory of
record systems subject to the Privacy
Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as
amended.
DATES: This proposed action will be
effective without further notice on
November 27, 2009 unless comments
are received which result in a contrary
determination.
ADDRESSES: Send comments to the
Freedom of Information and Privacy
Office, Defense Threat Reduction
Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road,
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–6201.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms.
Brenda Carter at (703) 767–1771.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
notices for systems of records subject to
the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a),
as amended, have been published in the
Federal Register and are available from
the address above.
The specific changes to the record
systems being amended are set forth
below followed by the notice, as
amended, published in its entirety. The
proposed amendments are not within
the purview of subsection (r) of the
Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as
amended, which requires the
submission of a new or altered system
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‘‘Records are retained until the
individual leaves the DTRA. Records are
combined with the official personnel
folder which is forwarded to the Federal
Personnel Records Center or to the new
employing agency, as appropriate.’’
SYSTEM MANAGER(S) AND ADDRESS:
Delete entry and replace with ‘‘Chief,
Environmental, Safety and Occupational
Health Office, Defense Threat Reduction
Agency, 8725 John J. Kingman Road,
Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–6201.’’
NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE:
Delete entry and replace with
‘‘Individuals seeking to determine
whether information about themselves
is contained in this system of records
should address written inquiries to the
Chief, Environmental, Safety and
Occupational Health Division, Defense
Threat Reduction Agency, 8725 John J.
Kingman Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060–
6201.
The letter should contain the full
name, date of birth and signature of the
requester and the approximate period of
time, by date, during which the case
record was developed.’’
RECORD ACCESS PROCEDURES:
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‘‘Individuals seeking access to
information about themselves contained
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Availability of the Fiscal Year 2008 Defense Commissary Agency
(DeCA) Services Contract Inventory
AGENCY: Defense Commissary Agency, DoD.
ACTION: Notice of availability.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 2330a of Title 10 United States
Code as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal
Year 2008 (NDAA 08) Section 807, the DeCA Director of Contracting, in
coordination with the Office of the Director, Defense Procurement and
Acquisition Policy, Office of Strategic Sourcing (DPAP/SS) will make
available to the public the first inventory of activities performed
pursuant to contracts for services. The inventory will be published to
the DeCA Web site at the following location:
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https://www.commissaries.com/business/services.cfm.
DATES: Inventory to be made publicly available within 30 days of
publication of this notice.
ADDRESSES: Send written comments or suggestions concerning the
inventory to Ms. Cindy Hildner, Directorate of Contracting (AMP),
Defense Commissary Agency, 1300 E Avenue, Fort Lee, VA 23801-1800.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Cindy Hildner, (804) 734-8000,
extension 4-8483, or cindy.hildner@deca.mil.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NDAA 08, Section 807 amends Section 2330a of
Title 10 United States Code to require annual inventories and reviews
of activities performed on services contracts. The Deputy Under
Secretary of Defense (Acquisition and Technology) (DUSD(AT))
transmitted the DeCA inventory to Congress on September 29, 2009.
The DeCA Director of Contracting submitted the DeCA Fiscal Year
2008 Services Contract Inventory to the Office of the DPAP/SS on August
28, 2009. Included with this inventory was a narrative that describes
the methodology for data collection, the inventory data, and the plan
for review of this inventory. The narrative and cover letters may be
downloaded in electronic form (.pdf file) from the following location:
https://www.commissaries.com/business/services.cfm. The inventory does
not include contract numbers, contractor identification, or other
proprietary or sensitive information as these data can be used to
disclose a contractor's proprietary proposal information.
Dated: October 21, 2009.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E9-25762 Filed 10-26-09; 8:45 am]
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