Department of Defense May 2006 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of Defense is removing 32 CFR parts 206, ``National Security Education Program'' and ``Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute''. The parts have served the purpose for which it was codified in the CFR.

The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of the availability of exclusive or partially exclusive licenses to practice worldwide under the following pending patents. Any license granted shall comply with 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR part 404. Applications will be evaluated utilizing the following criteria: Ability to manufacture and market the technology; manufacturing and marketing ability; time required to bring technology to market and production rate; royalties; technical capabilities; and small business status. U.S. Patent application Serial Numbers 11/328,486 and PCT/US2006/ 00194 entitled, ``Method for the detection of stress biomarkers including cortisol by fluorescence polarization'' filed on January 4, 2006. The invention relates to a competitive a fluorescence method for estimating the concentration of stress biomarkers such as cortisol, melatonin and secretory IgA, in bodily fluids including serum, urine and oral fluids including saliva. U.S. Patent application Serial Number 11/373,777 entitled ``Methods for Downregulating Expression of an HIV-1 Cofactor'' filed on March 10, 2006. The present invention relates to a method of inducing a decrease in HIV-1 susceptibility in CD4 T cells. The method contemplates the induction of the HIV-1 decrease in susceptibility by treating CD4 T cells by blocking intra-cellular signaling via CTLA-4. U.S. Patent application Serial Numbers 11/357,462 and PCT/US06/ 04620, entitled ``Diagnostic Assay for Orientia Tsutsugamushi by Detection of Responsive Gene Expression'' filed on February 9, 2005. The present invention relates to a method of diagnosing Rickettsial diseases by analysis of modulation of host gene expression. The method contemplates the use of microarray technology for the detection and analysis of gene up or down regulation in response to bacterial infection. U.S. Patent application Serial Number 60/762,559 entitled ``Interim Dental Dressing and Restorative Material'' filed on January 25, 2006. The present invention relates to a restorative dental formulation for the temporary replacement of tooth structure and missing dental restorations. The invention also relates to the packaging of the dental formulation into single-use disposable containers for easy admixing of contents, easy and accurate determination of proper admixing of ingredients and easy and effective dispensing of restorative material. U.S. Patent application Serial Number 60/781,407 entitled ``Method for the Detection of Target Molecules by Fluorescence Polarization Using Peptide Mimics'' filed on March 10, 2006. The invention relates to a competitive method measuring stress biomarkers including cortisol, melatonin and secretory IgA by fluorescence polarization,fluorescence life-time analysis or fluorescence resonance energy transfer. The method can be carried out using samples from a wide range of fluid samples including serum and oral fluids including saliva. U.S. Patent application Serial Number 60/758,099 entitled ``Adhesin-Enterotoxin Chimera Based Composition Against Enterotoxingenic Escherichia Coli'' filed on January 11, 2006. The invention relates to a method of inducing an immune response against enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli using a chimera composed of bacterial fimbriae components and immunogenic bacterial toxins. The inventive composition contemplates Escherichia coli adhesin molecularly fused to diarrheagenic bacteria toxin yielding an adhesin-toxoid chimera.

The Defense Logistics Agency proposes to alter a system of records notice in its existing inventory of records systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

The Defense Business Board (DBB) will meet in open session on Wednesday, May 31, 2006, at the Pentagon, Washington, DC from 8:30 a.m. until 12 p.m. (Noon). The mission of the DBB is to advise the Secretary of Defense on effective strategies for implementation of best business practices of interest to the Department of Defense. At this meeting, the Board will deliberate on their findings and recommendations related to: Shaping and Utilizing the SES Corps, Innovation and Cultural Change, GovernanceAlignment and Configuration of Business Activities, and the Establishment of a Chief Management Officer.

The National Security Agency hereby gives notice of its intent to grant Intellectual Ventures, LLC, a revocable, nonassignable, sublicenseable, exclusive license to practice the following Government- Owned inventions as described in U.S. Patent Numbers listed below. U.S. Patent Number 5,533,033 entitled ``Device for and Method of Correcting Errors in Formatted Modem Transmissions''; U.S. Patent Number 5,835,912 entitled ``Method of Efficiency and Flexibility Storing, Retrieving, and Modifying Data in any Language Representation''; U.S. Patent Number 5,937,422 entitled ``Method of Automatically Generating a Topic Description for Text Searching'' U.S. Patent Number 6,005,986 entitled ``Method of Identifying the Script of a Document Irrespective of Orientation'' and U.S. Patent Number 6,519,362 entitled ``Method of Extracting Text Present in a Color Image''. The above-mentioned inventions are assigned to the United States Government as represented by the National Security Agency.

In 1999, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued a Final Biological Opinion for the Modified Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park Project (MWD Project), the C-111 Project, and the Experimental Water Deliveries to Everglades National Park Project. FWS concluded that the operations, if continued, would likely jeopardize the continued existence of the endangered Cape Sable seaside sparrow and adversely modify its critical habitat. In response, the Corps implemented an Interim Structural and Operational Plan (ISOP) in March 2000, followed by the Interim Operating Plan (IOP) in July 2002. These operations were designed to protect the sparrow pending completion of construction of the MWD Project and the C-111 Project. Because of the urgency to implement IOP in time for the next sparrow breeding season, the IOP Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) was completed prior to conclusion of modeling that supported the selected plan. Pursuant to a March 2006 order by the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida, the Corps will be preparing a supplement to the IOP FEIS. The Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) will update the FEIS with the modeling for the selected alternative, which was completed in November 2002, as well as actual data collected since the May 2002 FEIS. In addition the SEIS will update its analysis of the default condition for the reservoirs.

In accordance with 37 CFR 404.6, announcement is made of the availability for licensing of U.S. Patent No. U.S. 7,028,951 B1 entitled ``Parachute Reefing System'' issued April 18, 2006. This patent has been assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Army.

In accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(e) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(I)(i), announcement is made of the intent to grant an exclusive, royalty- bearing, revocable license to U.S. patent number 6,875,602 issued April 4, 2005 entitled ``Portable Thermocycler,'' to Dark Horse Technologies LLC. with its principal place of business at 140 County Rd. 128 N., Nederland, CO 80466. The exclusive field of use will be in sequence specific identification of nucleic acids from any biological sample.

Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), Huntington District will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to disclose potential impacts to the natural, physical, and human environment resulting from modifications to Dover Dam. This high hazard dam does not conform to current design standards related to stability and sliding during a probable maximum flood. Modifications will be performed so the Dam will meet these standards.

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning use of data universal numbering system (DUNS) as primary contractor identification. The Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number is the nine-digit identification number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services to an establishment. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 70 FR 75453 on December 20, 2005. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District (Corps) is issuing this notice to advise the public that a final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) has been completed and is available for review in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The overall purpose of the EIS is to evaluate the environmental consequences for issuing of Section 10 and 404 permits for Commercial Sand and Gravel Dredging in the Allegheny River (River Miles 0-69.5) and the Ohio River (River Miles 0-40).

This notice announces a meeting of the Uniform Formulary Beneficiary Advisory Panel. The panel will review and comment on recommendations made to the Director, TRICARE Management Activity, by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee regarding the Uniform Formulary. The meeting will be open to the public. Seating is limited and will be provided only to the first 220 people signing in. All persons must sign in legibly. Notice of this meeting is required under the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

This notice informs the public that the Global Positioning System (GPS) Joint Program Office (JPO) proposes to define and implement new L1C signal as specified in IS-GPS-800, Navstar GPS Space Segment/Navigation User L1C Interfaces. This new Interface Specification (IS), IS-GPS-800, provides detailed and necessary information for the new proposed L1C signal which is planned to be broadcast from the next generation of GPS satellites identified as Block III. The draft IS-GPS-800 was first available to the public for review and comments on 20 April 2006. The review and comment period will be limited to 45 days from the day it is first made available to the public. The draft document will be available for view and for download at the following Web site: https://gps.losangeles.af.mil. Click on ``System Engineering'', then ``Public Interface Control Working Group (ICWG)''. Reviewers should save the document to a local memory location prior to opening and performing the review. It is requested that any review comments be submitted using the comment matrix form provided at the web site.

The Corps is amending the regulations for lockage operations at Bonneville Lock and Dam and amending the regulations which establish the restricted areas at Little Goose Lock and Dam. The Corps is making corrections and adjustments to the lockage control, signals, and permissible dimensions of vessels for Bonneville Lock and Dam. These changes correct language for the new replacement lock. For the Little Goose Lock and Dam the Corps is making adjustments in the upstream channel restricted area boundary to provide a recreational craft corridor along the north shoreline. This will provide better boat ramp access in support of the small craft portage route and reduce interference between fishermen and the boat ramp.