Department of Defense April 2011 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Ocean Research and Resources Advisory Industry Sub-Panel will hold a meeting. The meeting will be open to the public.

The Department of the Navy (Navy) is extending the public comment period for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) for the Disposal and Reuse of Hunters Point Naval Shipyard (HPS), San Francisco, California until Friday, May 6, 2011. A Notice of Availability (NOA) and Notice of Public Hearing (NOPH) for the Draft SEIS were published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 (Federal Register/Vol. 76, No. 36, Pages 10012-10014/ Wednesday, February 23, 2011/Notices). Those notices announced the initial public comment period, including a public hearing that took place on Tuesday, March 15, 2011, and also provided additional information on the background and scope of the Draft SEIS. The initial public comment period requested the submission of all comments on the Draft SEIS to the Navy by Tuesday, April 12, 2011. In response to a request from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Navy is extending the public comment period until Friday, May 6, 2011.

The Department of the Army announces the availability of the ROD, which summarizes the decision on how to implement property disposal in accordance with the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 (the Base Closure Act), Public Law 101-510, as amended, following the closure of Fort McPherson, Georgia. The Army has decided to implement its preferred alternative of early transfer of surplus federal property to other entities for reuse. Pursuant to the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 (NEPA) and its implementing regulations, the Army prepared a Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) that includes the evaluation of the environmental and socioeconomic impacts of disposing of surplus federal property and the implementation by others of reasonable, foreseeable reuse alternatives for the entire property. Under the early transfer alternative, the Army can transfer and dispose of surplus property for redevelopment before environmental remedial actions have been completed. This method of early disposal, allowable under Section 120(h)(3)(C) of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) of 1980, would defer the CERCLA covenant requirement to complete all necessary environmental cleanup prior to the transfer of the remediated property. In this way, parcels could become available for redevelopment and reuse sooner under this disposal alternative than under any other. The Governor of Georgia must concur with the deferral request for the surplus federal property at Fort McPherson.

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), this notice announces the following meeting of the Board of Regents of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Name of Committee: Board of Regents of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Date of Meeting: Friday, May 20, 2011; 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. (Open Session); 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Closed Session). Location: Everett Alvarez Jr. Board of Regents Room (D3001), Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814.

The Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Executive Panel will deliberate on the findings and proposed recommendations of the Agile IT Subcommittee study. The meeting will consist of discussions of current and future Navy strategy and plans in support of the development, assessment, procurement and fielding of Information Technology (IT) capabilities for current and future operations.

The Department of the Air Force proposes to alter a system of records in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

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.

Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 175 and 10301, the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and 41 CFR 102-3.50, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Reserve Forces Policy Board (hereafter referred to as the ``Board''). The Board is a non-discretionary federal advisory committee that shall provide the Secretary of Defense, through the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) and the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve Affairs), independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the Reserve Components. The Board shall act on those matters referred to it by the Chairman and, in addition, on any matter raised by a member of the Board. The Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) may act upon the Board's advice and recommendations. The Board, pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 10301(a), shall be composed of: a. A civilian chairman appointed by the Secretary of Defense; b. The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, the Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and the Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs; c. An officer of the Regular Army designated by the Secretary of the Army; d. An officer of the Regular Navy and an officer of the Regular Marine Corps each designated by the Secretary of the Navy; e. An officer of the Regular Air Force designated by the Secretary of the Air Force; f. Four reserve officers designated by the Secretary of Defense upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Army, two of whom must be members of the Army National Guard of the United States, and two of whom must be members of the Army Reserve; g. Four reserve officers designated by the Secretary of Defense upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Navy, two of whom must be members of the Navy Reserve, and two of whom must be members of the Marine Corps Reserve; h. Four reserve officers designated by the Secretary of Defense upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Air Force, two of whom must be members of the Air National Guard of the United States, and two of whom must be members of the Air Force Reserve; i. A reserve officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps who is a general officer or flag officer designated by the Chairman of the Board with the approval of the Secretary of Defense, and who serves without vote as military adviser to the Chairman and as executive officer of the Board; and j. An officer of the Regular Army, Regular Navy, Regular Air Force, or Regular Marine Corps serving in a position on the Joint Staff who is designated by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In addition to the aforementioned Board members, the Secretary of Homeland Security, whenever the U.S. Coast Guard is not operating as a service in the U.S. Navy, may designate two officers of the U.S. Coast Guard, Regular or Reserve, to serve as voting members of the Board. Board members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not full-time or permanent part-time federal employees, shall be appointed as experts and consultants under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109 and shall serve as special government employees. The Secretary of Defense shall renew their appointments on an annual basis. With the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, Board members shall serve without compensation. The Assistant Secretaries of the Military Departments listed above are ex officio members and serve based upon their positions in the Department of Defense. The regular government employees listed in subparagraphs f, g, h, and i are designated or appointed by the Secretary of Defense and shall be renewed on an annual basis. With DoD approval, the Board is authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission. These subcommittees shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and other governing Federal statutes and regulations. Such subcommittees shall not work independently of the chartered Board, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Board for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Board; nor can they report directly to the Department of Defense or any Federal officers or employees who are not Board members. Subcommittee members, who are not Board members, shall be appointed in the same manner as the Board members. Such individuals, if not full- time or part-time government employees, shall be appointed to serve as experts and consultants under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109, and serve as special government employees, whose appointments must be renewed on an annual basis. With the exception of travel, subcommittee members shall serve without compensation.

This Notice is published in accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92-463). The topic of the meeting on June 16, 2011 is to review continuing research and development projects requesting Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program funds in excess of $1M. This meeting is open to the public. Any interested person may attend, appear before, or file statements with the Scientific Advisory Board at the time and in the manner permitted by the Board.

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix), 41 CFR 102-3.55(a)(1), and the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), effective June 11, 2011 the Department of Defense gives notice that it is terminating the Transformation Advisory Group.

Pursuant to Section 102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969, as amended, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) gives notice that a joint Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is being prepared for the proposed action to correct a design deficiency in the existing `[Imacr]ao Stream Flood Control Project, Wailuku, Maui, HI. This effort is being proposed under Section 203 of the Flood Control Act of 1968 (Pub. L. 90-483) and is necessary to provide the authorized level of reduced flood risk to the town of Wailuku. The County of Maui, Department of Public Works (DPW) is the non-Federal sponsor and the lead agency for compliance with the Hawai`i law on Environmental Impact Statements.

Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces the following Federal advisory committee member solicitation: Name of Committee: Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB). Background: Secretary of Defense, George C. Marshall, abolished the Civilian Components Policy Board in June, 1951 and created the Reserve Forces Policy Board. The Congress and President Harry S. Truman codified this decision in the Armed Forces Reserve Act of July 1952. The Reserve Forces Policy Board, thus created, has remained essentially the same in its mission and responsibility for nearly sixty years. There is in the Office of the Secretary of Defense a Reserve Forces Policy Board. Changes to Functions: Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2011. SEC. 514. Revision of Structure and Functions of the Reserve Forces Policy Board.

Reference Federal Register Notice (FRN), Docket ID: DOD-2010- OS-0034, published 1 April 2010, DOD has updated portions of the Phase III draft Business Rules for the Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) in the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part IV (DTR 4500.9R). The updates/revisions to the Phase III business rules include the elimination of the Domestic and International Local Move (dLM and iLM) and Intra-Country Move (iCM) Tender of Service. Requirements for Domestic Local Moves (dLM) can be met using the existing DP3 domestic ``dHHG'' market using intrastate/interstate domestic shipment code ``D'' and the 400NG solicitation. In addition, Phase III development efforts will incorporate International Local Moves (iLM) into the DP3 international ``iHHG'' market using a new shipment code of service (COS) ``C'' and the SDDC International Tender (IT). Implementation timelines will be based on completion of Defense Personal Property System (DPS) Phase III programming to account for the above efforts projected for FY14.

The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 21 July 1996.

The U.S. Department of Air Force, 772d ESS/PK, Senior Center Contracting Official (SOCO) hereby provides notice that on 4 March 2011 a waiver of the Buy American requirements of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Public Law 1115 (Recovery Act) under the authority of section 1605 (b)(2) [iron, steel, and the relevant manufactured goods are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities and of satisfactory quality] for the of the following construction items to be incorporated into the project FTQW094001 for the construction and replacement of military family housing units at Eielson AFB, Alaska under task order FA8903-06-D-8505-0019. The items are 1'' Collated Screws, Shank 10; 1\1/2\'' (Taco) Air Scoops for Hydronic Heating Systems; 1\5/8\'' Ceramic Coated Bugle Head Course Thread Screws; 2'' (Taco) Air Scoops for Hydronic Heating Systems; 2\1/2\'' (Taco) Air Scoops for Hydronic Heating Systems; 2\1/2\'' Collated Screws; 3'' Ceramic Coated Bugle Head Course Thread Screws; 3'' Spool Insulators; \3/4\'' Collated Screws, Shank 10; 3-Bolt Guy Clamp; Ceiling Fan; Ceiling Fan w/Light Kit; Door Hinge Pin Stops; Exterior Wall Mount Two Head Flood Light w/270 Degree Motion Sensor & Brushed Nickel Finish; Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) Receptacles; Handrail Brackets; Maclean Power Systems Guy Attachment; Residential Style Satin Chrome Handrail Bracket; Satin Nickel Outdoor Sconce Light Fixture; Tamper-Resistant Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) Receptacles; Weather-Resistant Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt (GFCI) Receptacles; Pendant Bar Light Fixture; 24'' Bath Vanity Light Fixture; Pendant Chandelier Light Fixture; Linear Fluorescent Ceiling Lighting Fixture (48'' Lensed Fluorescent w/Dimming Ballast & Satin Aluminum Finish); 48'' Bath Vanity Light Fixture; 20'' Utility Shelf Bracket; Chrome Finish Residential Dishwasher Air Gap Cap Fitting; Satin Chrome Finish Convex Wall Mount Door Stops; Residential Microwave w/Range Hood; Residential Style Polished Chrome Towel Ring; Residential Style Polished Chrome Toilet Paper Holder; Residential Style Polished Chrome Double Robe Hook; Residential Style Bright Stainless Steel 60'' Curved Shower Rod & Flanges; Residential Style Polished Chrome 24'' Towel Bar; Residential Style Polished Chrome 30'' Towel Bar; Satin Nickel Finish Wall Mounted Spring Door Stop.

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to clarify reporting, reutilization, and disposal of Government property and the contractor requirements under the Government property clause.

The Department of the Army had announced the general availability of exclusive, partially exclusive or non-exclusive licenses relative to the following listing of intellectual property in the Federal Register on January 19, 2011 (76 FR 3118). A patent licensing meeting was subsequently held February 16, 2011 at the SAIC Enterprise Bldg Conference Center, 8301 Greensboro Drive, McLean, VA 22102. All patent license applications for the referenced intellectual property must be postmarked NLT April 15, 2011. Patent license applications may be downloaded at https://www.arl.army.mil/www/ default.cfm?page=556 (Battery Day Fact Sheets).

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

In accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice announces a meeting of the Department of Defense Historical Advisory Committee. The Committee will discuss the report of the Department of the Army Subcommittee. The meeting will be open to the public.

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix), 41 CFR 102-3.55(a)(1), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and the Sunset provisions of Section 596 of Public Law 110-417, effective April 1, 2011 the Department of Defense gives notice that it is terminating the Military Leadership Diversity Commission.

This document is issued under the joint authority of DOD, GSA, and NASA. This Small Entity Compliance Guide has been prepared in accordance with section 212 of the Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act of 1996. It consists of a summary of rules appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-51, which amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). An asterisk (*) next to a rule indicates that a regulatory flexibility analysis has been prepared. Interested parties may obtain further information regarding these rules by referring to FAC 2005-51, which precedes this document. These documents are also available via the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov.

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing an interim rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the Small Business Administration's regulations establishing the Women-Owned Small Business Program.