Department of Defense January 2014 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention set forth in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13/814,600, entitled ``Tamper Evident Directed Inventory and Accountability Technology,'' filed on February 6, 2013. The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights to this invention.

Announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention set forth in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13/911,137, entitled ``Diabetes Monitoring Using Smart Device,'' filed on June 6, 2013. The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights to this invention.

Announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention set forth in U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13/773,776, entitled ``Dynamic Exoskeletal Orthosis,'' filed on February 22, 2013. The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights to this invention.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District (District), is preparing a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to ascertain compliance with applicable Federal and State environmental laws for the authorized Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay, New Jersey Feasibility Report for Hurricane and Storm Damage Reduction Union Beach, New Jersey Final Feasibility Report. The study area occupies an approximate 1.8 square mile area of land along the coast of Raritan Bay in the Borough of Union Beach, Monmouth County, New Jersey. The project was authorized for construction in the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-114) on November 8, 2007 but has yet to be constructed. An EIS for the authorized project was finalized in September 2003. This SEIS will identify any changes in the potential social, economic, cultural, and environmental affects through the implementation of the authorized plan since the EIS was published.

DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial change.

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 July 21, 1996.

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces a correction to its notice in the December 27, 2013 Federal Register (78 FR 78944-78946) of a Federal advisory committee meeting of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force (``the Commission'') on Thursday, January 9, 2014, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The published agenda did not include testimony from Dr. Scott Comes, Acting Director of the Office of DoD Cost Assessment and Program Evaluation (CAPE). No public commenters appeared before the Commission. For additional information, see the Commission's Web site at https://afcommission.whs.mil.

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) announces the availability of an environmental assessment (EA) for the potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed action to demolish two warehouses (Buildings 10 and 11) and a former heat plant (Building 67) at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The EA has been prepared as required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (1969). In addition, the EA complies with DLA Regulation 1000.22. DLA has determined that the proposed action would not have a significant impact on the human environment within the context of NEPA. Therefore, the preparation of an environmental impact statement is not required.

The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards (``the Panel'') will take place.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Air Force announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following meeting of the Board of Regents, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (``the Board''). This meeting will be partially closed to the public.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.

Announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention set forth in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61/733,938, entitled ``Low Fat, High Protein, High Carbohydrate Complete Enteral Nutritional Compositions for Treatment of Burn Patients,'' filed on December 6, 2012. The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights to this invention.

Announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention set forth in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61/851,573, entitled ``Contact Pathway and Tissue Kallikrein Inhibitors can Prevent/Reduce Leakage Caused by Hantavirus,'' filed on March 15, 2013. The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights to this invention.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Wilmington District, Wilmington Regulatory Field Office, has received a request for Department of the Army authorization, pursuant to Section 404 of the Clean Water Act and Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbor Act, from the Village of Bald Head Island (VBHI) to develop and implement a shoreline protection plan that includes the installation of a terminal groin structure on the east side of the Wilmington Harbor Bald Head Shoal Entrance Channel (a federally-maintained navigation channel of the Cape Fear River) at the ``Point'' of Bald Head Island.

The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Response Systems to Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel. This meeting is open to the public.

The NATO STANAG 4671 Custodial Support Team is inviting industries from NATO countries to review Edition 3 and provide comments and/or concerns prior to finalization and publication for topics of discussion during Industry Day. Interested Industry Day participants may request copy of the draft update to STANAG 4671 (with comment sheet for feedback) by email and copies will be provided within 3 business days of receipt by email only. Upon request from an industry participant to attend Industry Day a formal invitation will be sent via email prior to February 4, 2014 with details for date, location and access requirements. The objective of the March meetings will be to conduct a technical dialogue on the STANAG 4671. Industry Day discussion topics will be generated based on Industry's feedback as well as specific topics identified by the Custodial Support Team. Comments will be prioritized and addressed in an open forum.

The Office of the Secretary of Defense proposes to add a new system of records DPR 44 DoD, DoD Postsecondary Education Complaint System (PECS) to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The PECS serves as a collaborative environment that permits DoD personnel the ability to track, manage and process submitted complaints in order to meet the requirements of Executive Order 13607, Establishing Principles of Excellence for Educational Institutions Serving Service Members, Veterans, Spouses, and Other Family Members.

The Department of the Army and the Presidio of Monterey (POM) announce the decision to proceed with the Proposed Alternative contained in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) for the POM Real Property Master Plan (RPMP), which allows for timely implementation of the POM RPMP, providing the necessary facilities and infrastructure upgrades to meet DoD requirements. Specific details of the decision are captured in the Army's Record of Decision (ROD) for this action. This ROD explains the potential environmental and socioeconomic impacts associated with proposed development at two properties: The POM and the Ord Military Community (OMC). This alternative provides the proper balance of initiatives for the protection of environmental resources and mission essential actions. The ROD also identifies mitigation that will reduce or eliminate adverse impacts.

Information included in the Federal Register Notice published on June 19, 2013, 78 FR 36753, has changed. The notice published on June 19, 2013 stated: ``A draft of the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study will be available for public review and comment in early 2014 and a final report is due to Congress in January 2015.'' As the study advanced, it has been determined that formal public review and comment period of a draft of the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study report document will not occur in early 2014 as previously stated. However, in order to prepare a report in the legislatively set time frame for completion of 24 months and to embrace the extensive geographic area impacted by Hurricane Sandy, as well as to promote public involvement throughout, various mechanisms to provide information to the public and solicit input have been established. The Study's public Web site, launched in May 2013, has allowed for public input on resiliency and other key aspects of the Study, and offers interested stakeholders the opportunity to receive updates on the Study as they become available. In addition, a Federal Register notice was published on October 4, 2013 requesting peer reviewed data relevant to the Comprehensive Study. Submissions were accepted through December 31, 2013, to allow for adequate time to review and consider for incorporation. This input, as well as input gathered from public engagements, is being used in development of the Comprehensive Study. In addition, the Comprehensive Study has sought to engage technical subject matter experts across all levels of government, academia, NGO's, and the private sector, on a national and international basis. PL 113-2 specifically requires the North Atlantic Coast Comprehensive Study to be conducted in coordination with other federal agencies, and state, local, and tribal officials to ensure consistency with other plans to be developed. While the Study is not a Decision Document, it has been scoped as a foundation and catalyst for further evaluation of coastal flood risk. Subsequent federal agency decision documents would likely include a public comment period required for screening feasible alternatives in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act.

Announcement is made of the availability for licensing of the invention set forth in U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 61/739,765, entitled ``Method for Estimating Core Body Temperature from Heart Rate'' filed on December 20, 2012. The United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Army, has rights to this invention.