Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Small Business Innovation Research Program Data Rights (DFARS Case 2019-D043); Extension of Comment Period; Public Meeting, 9420-9421 [2023-03113]

Download as PDF 9420 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 14, 2023 / Proposed Rules standards for relative or kinship foster family homes, but is not required to do so. We intend to notify tribal title IV– E agency leadership about the opportunity to provide comment on the NPRM no later than the day of publication. Further, shortly after publication of the NPRM, we plan to hold briefing sessions with tribal title IV–E agencies and any other interested tribe on the contents of the NPRM. January Contreras, Assistant Secretary of the Administration for Children and Families, approved this document on January 20, 2023. List of Subjects 45 CFR Part 1355 Administrative costs, Adoption Assistance, Child welfare, Fiscal requirements (title IV–E), Grant programs—social programs, Statewide information systems, Adoption and foster care, Child welfare, Grant programs—social programs. 45 CFR Part 1356 Adoption and foster care, Child welfare, Grant programs—social programs. Dated: February 8, 2023. Xavier Becerra, Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services. For the reasons set forth in the preamble, ACF proposes to amend 45 CFR parts 1355 and 1356 as follows: PART 1355—GENERAL 1. The authority citation for part 1355 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 42 U.S.C. 620 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 670 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 1302. 2. In § 1355.20, amend paragraph (a) by revising the definition of ‘‘Foster family home’’ to read as follows: ■ ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS Definitions. (a) * * * Foster family home means, for the purpose of title IV–E eligibility, the home of an individual or family licensed or approved as meeting the standards established by the licensing or approval authority(ies), that provides 24-hour out-of-home care for children. The licensing authority must be a state authority in the state in which the foster family home is located, a tribal authority with respect to a foster family home on or near an Indian Reservation, or a tribal authority of a tribal title IV– VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:53 Feb 13, 2023 Jkt 259001 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PART 1356—REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TITLE IV–E DoD published a proposed rule on December 19, 2022, seeking public input on a proposed revision to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the intellectual property (e.g., data rights) portions of the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive. The deadline for submitting comments is being extended to provide additional time for interested parties to provide inputs. In addition, DoD is hosting a second public meeting to further obtain views of experts and interested parties in Government and the private sector regarding this proposed revision of the DFARS. DATES: Comment date: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before March 20, 2023, to be considered in the formation of a final rule. Public meeting date: A virtual public meeting will be held on March 2, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time. The public meeting will end at the stated time, or when the discussion ends, whichever comes first. Registration date: Registration to attend the public meeting must be received no later than close of business on February 23, 2023. Information on how to register for the public meeting may be found under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice. ADDRESSES: Public Meeting: A virtual public meeting will be held using Zoom video conferencing software. Submission of Comments: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case 3. The authority citation for part 1356 continues to read as follows: ■ Authority: 42 U.S.C. 620 et seq., 42 U.S.C. 670 et seq.; 42 U.S.C. 1302. (Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Number 93.658, Foster Care Maintenance; 93.659, Adoption Assistance; 93.645, Child Welfare Services—State Grants). § 1355.20 E agency with respect to a foster family home in the tribal title IV–E agency’s service area. Agencies may establish one set of foster family home licensing or approval standards for all relative or kinship foster family homes that are different from the set of standards used to license or approve all non-relative foster family homes. Anything less than full licensure or approval is insufficient for meeting title IV–E eligibility requirements. Title IV–E agencies may, however, claim title IV–E reimbursement during the period of time between the date a prospective foster family home satisfies all requirements for licensure or approval and the date the actual license is issued, not to exceed 60 days. * * * * * 4. Amend § 1356.21 by revising paragraphs (m)(1) and (2), and adding paragraph (m)(3) to read as follows: ■ § 1356.21 Foster care maintenance payments program implementation requirements. * * * * * (m) * * * (1) The amount of the payments made for foster care maintenance to assure their continued appropriateness, and that the amount made to a licensed or approved relative or kinship foster family home is the same as the amount that would have been made if the child was placed in a licensed or approved non-relative foster family home; (2) The amount of the payments made for adoption assistance to assure their continued appropriateness; and (3) The licensing or approval standards for child care institutions and foster family homes. * * * * * [FR Doc. 2023–03005 Filed 2–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–73–P PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 Defense Acquisition Regulations System 48 CFR Parts 212, 227, and 252 [Docket DARS–2020–0033] RIN 0750–AK84 Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Small Business Innovation Research Program Data Rights (DFARS Case 2019–D043); Extension of Comment Period; Public Meeting Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period; public meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\14FEP1.SGM 14FEP1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 14, 2023 / Proposed Rules 2019–D043, using any of the following methods: Æ Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. Search for ‘‘DFARS Case 2019–D043.’’ Select ‘‘Comment’’ and follow the instructions provided to submit a comment. Please include ‘‘DFARS Case 2019–D043’’ on any attached documents. Æ Email: osd.dfars@mail.mil. Include DFARS Case 2019–D043 in the subject line of the message. Comments received generally will be posted without change to https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check https:// www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after submission to verify posting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David E. Johnson, telephone 202–913– 5764. DoD is interested in continuing a dialogue with experts and interested parties in Government and the private sector regarding amending the DFARS to implement the Small Business Administration’s Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program Policy Directive. DoD held a public meeting on February 2, 2023, regarding this proposed rule. Registration: Individuals wishing to participate in the virtual meeting must register by February 23, 2023, to facilitate entry to the meeting. Interested parties may register for the meeting by sending the following information via email to osd.dfars@mail.mil and including ‘‘Public Meeting, DFARS Case 2019–D043’’ in the subject line of the message: • Full name. • Valid email address, which will be used for admittance to the meeting. • Valid telephone number, which will serve as a secondary connection method. Registrants must provide the telephone number they plan on using to connect to the virtual meeting. • Company or organization name. • Whether the individual desires to make a presentation. Preregistered individuals will receive instructions for connecting using the Zoom video conferencing software not more than one week before the meeting is scheduled to commence. Presentations: Presentations will be limited to 5 minutes per company or organization. This limit may be subject to adjustment, depending on the number of entities requesting to present, to ensure adequate time for discussion. ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with PROPOSALS SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:19 Feb 13, 2023 Jkt 259001 If you wish to make a presentation, please submit an electronic copy of your presentation via email to osd.dfars@ mail.mil no later than the registration date for the specific meeting. Each presentation should be in PowerPoint to facilitate projection during the public meeting and should include the presenter’s name, title, organization affiliation, telephone number, and email address on the cover page. Correspondence, Comments, and Presentations: Please cite ‘‘Public Meeting, DFARS Case 2019–D043’’ in all correspondence related to the public meeting. There will be no transcription at the meeting. The submitted presentations will be the only record of the public meeting and will be posted to the following website at the conclusion of the public meeting: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/ technical_data_rights.html. The comment period for the proposed rule is extended through March 20, 2023, to provide additional time for interested parties to provide inputs. List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 212, 227, and 252 Government procurement. Jennifer D. Johnson, Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. [FR Doc. 2023–03113 Filed 2–13–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION 48 CFR Parts 1819 and 1852 RIN 2700–AE38 NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: NASA Mentor-Prote´ge´ Program National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). ACTION: Proposed rule. AGENCY: NASA is proposing to amend the NASA Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (NFS) to reflect updates to NASA’s Mentor Prote´ge´ Program (MPP) including: the requirement of Small Business Specialists’ concurrence on the signed letter of endorsement; requirements associated with credit received towards subcontracting goals; the change of the MPP reporting requirement from semiannually to annually; identified the NASA Mentor Prote´ge´ Program Office; and clerical, semantic improvements. NASA also proposes to amend the NFS language to reflect the annual SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4702 Sfmt 4702 9421 negotiation of its small business percentage goals. Lastly, the NFS will be amended to emphasize collaboration amongst representatives from the Office of Small Business Programs, Office of Procurement, and Program Offices to reduce barriers to entry and to opportunities for all small business concerns and Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Minority Institutions. DATES: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before April 17, 2023, to be considered in the formation of a final rule. ADDRESSES: Submit comments identified by NFS Case 2022–N018, Mentor Prote´ge´ Program using any of the following methods: Æ Regulations.gov: https:// www.regulations.gov. Submit comments via the Federal eRulemaking portal by entering ‘‘NFS Case 2022–N018’’ under the heading ‘‘Enter keyword or ID’’ and selecting ‘‘Search.’’ Select the link ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ that corresponds with ‘‘NFS Case 2022–N018’’ Follow the instructions provided at the ‘‘Submit a Comment’’ screen. Please include your name, company name (if any), and ‘‘NFS Case 2022–N018’’ on your attached document. Æ Email: R.todd.lacks@nasa.gov. Include NFS Case 2022–N018 in the subject line of the message. Æ Mail: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Headquarters, Office of Procurement Management and Policy Division, Attn: Todd Lacks, LP– 011, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20546–0001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: R. Todd Lacks, NASA HQ, Office of Procurement Management and Policy Division, LP–011, 300 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20456–0001. Telephone 202–358–0799 and; facsimile 202–358–3082. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background NASA is proposing to revise the NFS to add new text that: requires concurrence of the Small Business Specialist on the signed letter of endorsement for the MPP; adds requirements associated with credit received towards subcontracting goals; changes the reporting requirement from semi-annually to annually; and makes clerical and other semantic improvements. II. Discussion NFS parts 1819, Small Business Programs, and 1852, Solicitation Provisions and Contract Clauses, are E:\FR\FM\14FEP1.SGM 14FEP1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 14, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 9420-9421]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03113]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 212, 227, and 252

[Docket DARS-2020-0033]
RIN 0750-AK84


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Small Business 
Innovation Research Program Data Rights (DFARS Case 2019-D043); 
Extension of Comment Period; Public Meeting

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period; public meeting.

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SUMMARY: DoD published a proposed rule on December 19, 2022, seeking 
public input on a proposed revision to the Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the intellectual property 
(e.g., data rights) portions of the Small Business Administration's 
Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business 
Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive. The deadline for 
submitting comments is being extended to provide additional time for 
interested parties to provide inputs. In addition, DoD is hosting a 
second public meeting to further obtain views of experts and interested 
parties in Government and the private sector regarding this proposed 
revision of the DFARS.

DATES: 
    Comment date: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in 
writing to the address shown below on or before March 20, 2023, to be 
considered in the formation of a final rule.
    Public meeting date: A virtual public meeting will be held on March 
2, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time. The public meeting will 
end at the stated time, or when the discussion ends, whichever comes 
first.
    Registration date: Registration to attend the public meeting must 
be received no later than close of business on February 23, 2023. 
Information on how to register for the public meeting may be found 
under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice.

ADDRESSES: 
    Public Meeting: A virtual public meeting will be held using Zoom 
video conferencing software.
    Submission of Comments: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case

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2019-D043, using any of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Search for ``DFARS Case 2019-D043.'' Select ``Comment'' and follow the 
instructions provided to submit a comment. Please include ``DFARS Case 
2019-D043'' on any attached documents.
    [cir] Email: [email protected]. Include DFARS Case 2019-D043 in 
the subject line of the message.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check https://www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after submission 
to verify posting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David E. Johnson, telephone 202-
913-5764.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD is interested in continuing a dialogue 
with experts and interested parties in Government and the private 
sector regarding amending the DFARS to implement the Small Business 
Administration's Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business 
Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program Policy Directive. DoD held a 
public meeting on February 2, 2023, regarding this proposed rule.
    Registration: Individuals wishing to participate in the virtual 
meeting must register by February 23, 2023, to facilitate entry to the 
meeting. Interested parties may register for the meeting by sending the 
following information via email to [email protected] and including 
``Public Meeting, DFARS Case 2019-D043'' in the subject line of the 
message:
     Full name.
     Valid email address, which will be used for admittance to 
the meeting.
     Valid telephone number, which will serve as a secondary 
connection method. Registrants must provide the telephone number they 
plan on using to connect to the virtual meeting.
     Company or organization name.
     Whether the individual desires to make a presentation.
    Preregistered individuals will receive instructions for connecting 
using the Zoom video conferencing software not more than one week 
before the meeting is scheduled to commence.
    Presentations: Presentations will be limited to 5 minutes per 
company or organization. This limit may be subject to adjustment, 
depending on the number of entities requesting to present, to ensure 
adequate time for discussion. If you wish to make a presentation, 
please submit an electronic copy of your presentation via email to 
[email protected] no later than the registration date for the specific 
meeting. Each presentation should be in PowerPoint to facilitate 
projection during the public meeting and should include the presenter's 
name, title, organization affiliation, telephone number, and email 
address on the cover page.
    Correspondence, Comments, and Presentations: Please cite ``Public 
Meeting, DFARS Case 2019-D043'' in all correspondence related to the 
public meeting. There will be no transcription at the meeting. The 
submitted presentations will be the only record of the public meeting 
and will be posted to the following website at the conclusion of the 
public meeting: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/technical_data_rights.html.
    The comment period for the proposed rule is extended through March 
20, 2023, to provide additional time for interested parties to provide 
inputs.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 212, 227, and 252

    Government procurement.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2023-03113 Filed 2-13-23; 8:45 am]
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