September 1, 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Green Building Advisory Committee provides advice to GSA as a statutorily (see below for citations) required federal advisory committee. This notice invites qualified candidates to apply for an appointment to serve as a member of GSA's Green Building Advisory Committee. This is a competitive process for several open membership seats. Candidates who applied for the position with expertise in environmental justice, equity, and green buildings, in response to GSA's April 20, 2022 Federal Register notice, and who wish to be considered for this opportunity need not apply again, and can send an email to bryan.steverson@gsa.gov confirming their interest.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is seeking public feedback on its existing patent subject matter eligibility guidance. The existing guidance, put in place in 2019, has contributed to more consistent examination. But there is more work to be done to impart clarity and certainty into patent eligibility. In addition to working with Congress on potential changes to the law and looking for opportunities in the courts, the USPTO is updating its guidance and has been seeking public input on the same. Given the overwhelming interest in the guidance, the USPTO will now accept feedback via the Federal eRulemaking Portal until October 15, 2022.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on an extension concerning contractor use of interagency fleet management system (IFMS) vehicles. DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Federal Government acquisitions, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. OMB has approved this information collection for use through February 28, 2023. DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.