Department of Defense June 22, 2005 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

In accordance with 37 CFR Part 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. US 6,901,608 B2 entitled ``Method and Apparatus for Making Body Heating and Cooling Garments'' issued June 7, 2005. This patent has been assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army.

In accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District has prepared a Draft General Reevaluation Report (GRR) and Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Poplar Island Environmental Restoration Project (PIERP) to evaluate the vertical and/or lateral expansion of the PIERP, design modifications to the existing project, the addition of recreational/ educational opportunities to the existing project, and the potential to accept dredged material from additional channels not specified in the 1996 EIS for the existing project. The preferred alternative includes a northern lateral expansion consisting of approximately 575 acres, of which 60% will be wetland habitat and 40% upland habitat; construction of a 5-ft vertical raising of the existing upland Cells 2 and 6 at the PIERP; amending the existing project authorization and Project Cooperation Agreement (PCA) to include the placement of dredged material from the southern approach channels to the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal and other small Federal navigation projects; incorporation of design modifications required for the completion of the existing project, and development of recreational and educational enhancements for the PIERP. The Corps is making the Draft integrated GRR/SEIS available to the public for a 45- day review and comment period.

Name of Committee: The Defense Advisory Committee on Military Compensation (DACMC). Committee Membership: Chairman: ADM (Ret) Donald L. Pilling. Members: Dr. John P. White; Gen (Ret) Lester L. Lyles; Mr. Frederic W. Cook; Dr. Walter Oi; Dr. Martin Anderson; and Mr. Joseph E. Jannotta. General Function of the Committee: The Committee will provide the Secretary of Defense, through the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), with assistance and advice on matters pertaining to military compensation. The Committee will examine what types of military compensation and benefits are the most effective for meeting the needs of the Nation. Date and Time: Wednesday, July 20, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (morning session) and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. (afternoon session). Location: Crystal City Hilton, 2399 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Contact Person: Mr. Terry Mintz, Designated Federal Official, Defense Advisory Committee on Military Compensation, 2521 S. Clark Street, Arlington, VA 22202. Telephone (703) 699-2700. Agenda: On July 20, 2005, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., the Committee will discuss various aspects of the military pay and benefits system, specifically concerning issues identified during fact-finding briefings conducted at the June meeting. Procedure: Public participation in Committee discussions at this meeting will not be permitted. Written submissions of data, information, and views may be sent to the Committee's contact person at the address shown. Submissions be received by close of business July 15, 2005. Persons attending are advised that the Committee is not responsible for providing access to electrical outlets.