Certificate of Alternate Compliance for USS AUGUSTA (LCS 34), 58773-58774 [2022-20994]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 187 / Wednesday, September 28, 2022 / Notices immunotherapy to be advanced out of turn for examination. To date, over 880 petitions requesting participation in the pilot program have been filed, and over 650 patents have been granted under the program. In view of the continued interest in the Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program, as well as the White House’s reignition of the National Cancer Moonshot initiative, the USPTO is extending the program, with all parameters remaining the same, until January 31, 2023. The USPTO will also continue to evaluate whether to expand the scope of the pilot program and to what extent during this extension period. DATES: Pilot duration: The Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program will continue to run until January 31, 2023. Therefore, petitions to make special under the Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program must be filed on or before January 31, 2023. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions regarding this pilot program in general, please contact Susy TsangFoster, Senior Legal Advisor, Office of Patent Legal Administration, Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Patent Examination Policy, at 571–272–7711 or susy.tsang-foster@uspto.gov. For questions related to a particular petition, please contact Gary B. Nickol, Supervisory Patent Examiner, at 571– 272–0835 or gary.nickol@uspto.gov; or Brandon J. Fetterolf, Supervisory Patent Examiner, at 571–272–2919 or brandon.fetterolf@uspto.gov, both of Technology Center 1600. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On June 29, 2016, the USPTO published a notice for the implementation of the Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program. See Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program, 81 FR 42328 (Cancer Immunotherapy Notice). The pilot program was designed to support the global fight against cancer. The Cancer Immunotherapy Notice indicated that an applicant could have an application advanced out of turn (accorded special status) for examination without meeting all the current requirements of the accelerated examination program set forth in item VIII of section 708.02(a) of the Manual of Patent Examining Procedure (9th ed., rev. 10.2019, June 2020), if the application contained at least one claim to a method of treating a cancer using immunotherapy and the applicant met other requirements specified in the Cancer Immunotherapy Notice. The Cancer Immunotherapy Notice established that the pilot program would run for 12 months, beginning on June 29, 2016. Over the course of the pilot program, the USPTO has extended VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:06 Sep 27, 2022 Jkt 256001 it four times through notices published in the Federal Register. The most recent notice extended the program until September 30, 2022 and requested public comments on whether to expand the scope of pilot program and whether to extend it. See Extension of the Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program and Request for Comments, 87 FR 38714 (June 29, 2022) (Extension Notice). The Office received one written submission containing three comments from a law firm in response to the request for public comments in the Extension Notice. The Office appreciates the thoughtful comments. The submission is posted at https:// www.regulations.gov/document/PTO-P2022-0019-0001/comment. The USPTO is continuing to evaluate whether to expand the program and to what extent. Various stakeholders from around the world—including independent inventors, universities, research institutions, hospitals, medical centers, government agencies, and large and small companies—have filed petitions to participate in the pilot program. To date, over 880 petitions requesting participation have been filed, and over 650 patents have been granted under the pilot program. In view of the continued interest in the pilot program, the USPTO is hereby extending it through January 31, 2023. The extension will enable the program to continue without lapse as the USPTO continues its ongoing evaluation of whether to expand the program and to what extent. The requirements of the pilot program will not be modified at this time. Katherine K. Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. [FR Doc. 2022–20988 Filed 9–27–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–16–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Air Force Acceptance of Group Application Under Public Law 95–202 and Department of Defense Directive (DODD) 1000.20 Department of the Air Force, DoD Civilian/Military Service Review Board. ACTION: Notice. 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Vallario, President, DoD C/ MSRB, at 240–612–5380, john.vallario.1@us.af.mil. Copies of documents or other materials submitted cannot be returned. Adriane Paris, Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–20980 Filed 9–27–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–10–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Certificate of Alternate Compliance for USS AUGUSTA (LCS 34) Department of the Navy (DoN), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of issuance of certificate of alternate compliance. AGENCY: The U.S. Navy hereby announces that a Certificate of Alternate Compliance has been issued for USS AUGUSTA (LCS 34). Due to the special construction and purpose of this vessel, the Admiralty Counsel of the Navy has determined it is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with the navigation lights provisions of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) without interfering with its special function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this notice is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply. DATES: This Certificate of Alternate Compliance is effective September 28, 2022 and is applicable beginning September 21, 2022. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Commander Andrea Liou, JAGC, U.S. Navy, Admiralty Attorney, Office of the Judge Advocate General, Admiralty and Claims Division (Code SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\28SEN1.SGM 28SEN1 58774 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 187 / Wednesday, September 28, 2022 / Notices 15), 1322 Patterson Ave. SE, Suite 3000, Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374– 5066, 202–685–5075, or admiralty@ navy.mil. Dated: September 23, 2022. B.F. Roach, Commander, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–20994 Filed 9–27–22; 8:45 am] SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 Background and Purpose Executive Order 11964 of January 19, 1977 and 33 U.S.C. 1605 provide that the requirements of the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), as to the number, position, range, or arc of visibility of lights or shapes, as well as to the disposition and characteristics of sound-signaling appliances, shall not apply to a vessel or class of vessels of the Navy where the Secretary of the Navy shall find and certify that, by reason of special construction or purpose, it is not possible for such vessel(s) to comply fully with the provisions without interfering with the special function of the vessel(s). Notice of issuance of a Certificate of Alternate Compliance must be made in the Federal Register. In accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1605, the Admiralty Counsel of the Navy, under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, hereby finds and certifies that USS AUGUSTA (LCS 34) is a vessel of special construction or purpose, and that, with respect to the position of the following navigational lights, it is not possible to comply fully with the requirements of the provisions enumerated in the 72 COLREGS without interfering with the special function of the vessel: Annex I, Paragraph 2(a)(i) pertaining to the height of the forward masthead light; Annex I, Paragraph (3)(a) pertaining to the location of the forward masthead light in relation to the forward quarter of the ship; Annex I, Paragraph 2(f)(i) pertaining to obstructions of the aft masthead light; Annex I, Paragraph (3)(a) pertaining to the horizontal separation of the masthead lights; Annex I, Paragraph 2(f)(ii), and Annex I, Paragraph 3(c) pertaining to the vertical and horizontal position of the task lights in relation to the masthead lights; Rule 27(b)(i) and Annex I, Paragraph 9(b) pertaining to the degree of obstruction of the task lights. The Admiralty Counsel of the Navy further finds and certifies that these navigational lights are in closest possible compliance with the applicable provision of the 72 COLREGS. Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605(c), E.O. 11964. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:06 Sep 27, 2022 Jkt 256001 DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No. ED–2022–SCC–0118] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; Request for Designation as an Eligible Institution Under Titles III, V, and VII Programs and Waivers of the NonFederal Cost Share Reimbursement (1894–0001) Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing an extension without change of a currently approved collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before October 28, 2022. ADDRESSES: Written comments and recommendations for proposed information collection requests should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain. Find this information collection request (ICR) by selecting ‘‘Department of Education’’ under ‘‘Currently Under Review,’’ then check the ‘‘Only Show ICR for Public Comment’’ checkbox. Reginfo.gov provides two links to view documents related to this information collection request. Information collection forms and instructions may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Information Collection (IC) List’’ link. Supporting statements and other supporting documentation may be found by clicking on the ‘‘View Supporting Statement and Other Documents’’ link. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection activities, please contact Jason Cottell, 202–453–7530. 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The Department is especially interested in public comments addressing the following issues: (1) is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public record. Title of Collection: Request for Designation As An Eligible Institution Under Titles III, V, and VII Programs and Waivers of the Non-Federal Cost Share Reimbursement (1894–0001). OMB Control Number: 1840–0103. Type of Review: Extension without change of a currently approved collection. Respondents/Affected Public: State, Local, and Tribal Governments; Private Sector. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 200. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 1,400. Abstract: This collection of information is necessary in order for the Secretary of Education to designate an institution of higher education eligible to apply for funding under Titles III, V, and VII of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. An institution must apply to the Secretary to be designated as an eligible institution. The programs authorized include the Strengthening Institutions, Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian-Serving Institutions, AsianAmerican and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions, Native American Serving Institutions, Hispanic-Serving Institutions, HispanicServing Institutions (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and Articulation), Promoting Postbaccalaureate Opportunities for Hispanic Americans (PPOHA), and Predominantly Black Institutions Programs. 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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 187 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58773-58774]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-20994]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Navy


Certificate of Alternate Compliance for USS AUGUSTA (LCS 34)

AGENCY: Department of the Navy (DoN), Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of issuance of certificate of alternate compliance.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Navy hereby announces that a Certificate of Alternate 
Compliance has been issued for USS AUGUSTA (LCS 34). Due to the special 
construction and purpose of this vessel, the Admiralty Counsel of the 
Navy has determined it is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its 
special construction and purpose, cannot comply fully with the 
navigation lights provisions of the International Regulations for 
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) without interfering 
with its special function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this 
notice is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.

DATES: This Certificate of Alternate Compliance is effective September 
28, 2022 and is applicable beginning September 21, 2022.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lieutenant Commander Andrea Liou, 
JAGC, U.S. Navy, Admiralty Attorney, Office of the Judge Advocate 
General, Admiralty and Claims Division (Code

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15), 1322 Patterson Ave. SE, Suite 3000, Washington Navy Yard, DC 
20374-5066, 202-685-5075, or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background and Purpose

    Executive Order 11964 of January 19, 1977 and 33 U.S.C. 1605 
provide that the requirements of the International Regulations for 
Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), as to the number, 
position, range, or arc of visibility of lights or shapes, as well as 
to the disposition and characteristics of sound-signaling appliances, 
shall not apply to a vessel or class of vessels of the Navy where the 
Secretary of the Navy shall find and certify that, by reason of special 
construction or purpose, it is not possible for such vessel(s) to 
comply fully with the provisions without interfering with the special 
function of the vessel(s). Notice of issuance of a Certificate of 
Alternate Compliance must be made in the Federal Register.
    In accordance with 33 U.S.C. 1605, the Admiralty Counsel of the 
Navy, under authority delegated by the Secretary of the Navy, hereby 
finds and certifies that USS AUGUSTA (LCS 34) is a vessel of special 
construction or purpose, and that, with respect to the position of the 
following navigational lights, it is not possible to comply fully with 
the requirements of the provisions enumerated in the 72 COLREGS without 
interfering with the special function of the vessel:
    Annex I, Paragraph 2(a)(i) pertaining to the height of the forward 
masthead light; Annex I, Paragraph (3)(a) pertaining to the location of 
the forward masthead light in relation to the forward quarter of the 
ship; Annex I, Paragraph 2(f)(i) pertaining to obstructions of the aft 
masthead light; Annex I, Paragraph (3)(a) pertaining to the horizontal 
separation of the masthead lights; Annex I, Paragraph 2(f)(ii), and 
Annex I, Paragraph 3(c) pertaining to the vertical and horizontal 
position of the task lights in relation to the masthead lights; Rule 
27(b)(i) and Annex I, Paragraph 9(b) pertaining to the degree of 
obstruction of the task lights.
    The Admiralty Counsel of the Navy further finds and certifies that 
these navigational lights are in closest possible compliance with the 
applicable provision of the 72 COLREGS.
    Authority: 33 U.S.C. 1605(c), E.O. 11964.

    Dated: September 23, 2022.
B.F. Roach,
Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register 
Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-20994 Filed 9-27-22; 8:45 am]
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