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

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide detailed guidance and instructions on the use of the performance-based payments analysis tool.

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to create an overarching prescription for a research and development-related clause with an alternate. The rule also includes separate prescriptions for the basic and alternate clause and includes the full text of the alternate clause.

The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Department of Defense Task Force on the Care, Management, and Transition of Recovering Wounded, Ill, and Injured Members of the Armed Forces (subsequently referred to as the Task Force).

The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the U.S. Strategic Command Strategic Advisory Group. This meeting will be closed to the public.

DoD, GSA, and NASA are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to delete regulations relating to the year 2000 compliance.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service proposes to alter a system of records, T7207, entitled ``General Accounting and Finance SystemDefense Travel Records (GAFS-DTS)'' in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This system will enable DFAS, the Air Force, Defense Security Service, and National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency to produce transaction-driven financial statements in support of Defense Finance and Accounting Service financial mission.

This document corrects the effective dates in a notice published in the Federal Register on March 19, 2014, regarding the annual list of product categories for which the Federal Prison Industries' share of the DoD Market is greater than five percent. The new effective date is March 26, 2014.

The Department of the Army announces the availability of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the implementation of energy, water, and solid waste sustainability initiatives at Fort Bliss, Texas and New Mexico. The Department proposes to implement Net Zero energy, water, and waste initiatives at Fort Bliss, which would also facilitate meeting mandates for renewable energy production and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. In so implementing Net Zero, the Army will enhance Fort Bliss' energy and water security, supporting the military mission into the future. Although some training land would be converted to other uses, Fort Bliss would not lose any overall training capability as a result of Net Zero project implementation. The Proposed Action consists of multiple, related, and interconnected projects to achieve Net Zero goals, comply with federal and Army energy mandates, and meet the Army's energy and water security objectives. The proposed action has six alternatives. The Final EIS indicates that there could be significant impacts to air quality, vegetation, archeological sites, soils, land use, and traffic. Of these, all but land use (as a result of converting training land to developed land) are anticipated to be mitigable to less than significant.

Pursuant to the provisions of Part 404 of Title 37, Code of Federal Regulations, which implements Public Law 96-517, as amended; the Department of the Air Force announces its intention to grant Compunetix, Inc., a corporation of the State of Pennsylvania, having a place of business at 2420 Mosside Boulevard, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, an exclusive license limited to the field of ground and shipboard voice communications applications and systems in any right, title and interest the Air Force has in: U.S. Patent No. 7,391,877, issued June 24, 2008, entitled ``Spatial Processor For Enhanced Performance in Multi-Talker Speech Displays,'' by Douglas S. Brungart. The Air Force intends to grant a license for the patent unless a written objection is received within fifteen (15) calendar days from the date of publication of this Notice. Written objection should be sent to: Air Force Materiel Command Law Office, AFMCLO/JAZ, 2240 B Street, Rm. D-14, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433-7109; Facsimile: (937) 255-3733.

DoD is publishing the annual list of product categories for which the Federal Prison Industries' share of the DoD Market is greater than five percent.

The Department of the Navy proposes to alter the system of records, N05820-1, entitled ``Foreign Criminal Jurisdiction Files'' in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This system will be used by International and Operational Law Division personnel in the performance of their official duties when monitoring and reporting foreign criminal litigation, foreign confinement, and legal hold status of the individuals involved.

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Health Agency, Defense Health Clinical Systems, Data Sharing Program Office, 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.

The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to EnZinc, Inc. a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive technology evaluation license to practice in the field of use of zinc- air batteries and nickel-zinc (Ni-Zn) batteries in the United States, the Government-owned inventions described in U.S. Patent Application No. 13/245,792: Dual-Function Air Cathode Nanoarchitectures for Metal- Air Batteries with Pulse-Power Capability, Navy Case No. 100,774 and U.S. Patent Application No. 13/832,576: Zinc Electrodes for Batteries, Navy Case No. 102,137 and any continuations, divisionals or re-issues thereof.

The Office of the Secretary of Defense proposes to alter a system of records, DWHS E01 DoD, entitled ``DoD Federal Docket Management System (DoD FDMS)'', in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This system will permit the Department of Defense to identify individuals who have submitted comments in response to DoD rule making documents or notices so that communications or other actions, as appropriate and necessary, can be effected, such as a need to seek clarification of the comment, a direct response is warranted, and for such other needs as may be associated with the rule making or notice process.

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces that the United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) quarterly meeting will take place on 8 April 2014 at Nellis AFB, NV and the Hyatt Place Hotel, 4520 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109. The SAB will meet on 8 April 2014 from 7:45 a.m.-3:45 p.m. at Nellis AFB for closed sessions and at the Hyatt Place Hotel, 4520 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, from 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. for an update on the SAB's Combating Sexual Assault study in a session open to the public. The purpose of this quarterly meeting is to review the status of the FY14 SAB studies directed by the Secretary of the Air Force: Combating sexual assault, defending forward USAF bases, nuclear command, control, & communications; and technology readiness for hypersonic vehicles. The SAB will also receive presentations from the the USAF Warfare Center, the host for the SAB's Spring Board Meeting. The SAB will review the publication status of the FY13 studies, the latest updates on the ongoing study outbriefs, as well discuss the SAB's review of Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) science and technology investments. The remaining FY14 Board schedule will also be discussed. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.155, this meeting of the United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board will be partially closed to the public because it will involve information and matters covered by sections 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) and (2). Any member of the public wishing to attend the public session at the Hyatt Place hotel or to provide input to the United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board must contact the Designated Federal Officer at least five days prior to the meeting date. Please submit written statements in accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the procedures described in this paragraph. Written statements can be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer at the address detailed below at any time. Statements being submitted in response to the agenda mentioned in this notice must be received by the Designated Federal Officer at the address listed below at least five calendar days prior to the meeting which is the subject of this notice. Written statements received after this date may not be provided to or considered by the United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board until its next meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board Chairperson and ensure they are provided to members of the United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board Deputy Executive Director and Designated Federal Officer, Lt Col Derek Lincoln, 240-612-5502, United States Air Force Scientific Advisory Board, 1500 West Perimeter Road, Ste. 3300, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762, derek.m.lincoln.mil@mail.mil.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is amending a system of records notice, T7335, entitled ``Defense Civilian Pay System (DCPS)'' in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This system is used to accurately compute individual employee's pay entitlements, withhold required and authorized deductions and issue payments for amounts due.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is amending a system of records notice, T7205a, entitled ``Defense Business Management System (DBMS)'' in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This system will provide a means of reconciling financial records and/or compilation of data and reports for management studies and statistical analyses.

The Defense Finance and Accounting Service is deleting two systems of records notices in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The notices are entitled ``T7335, DFAS Payroll Locator File System (PLFS)'' and ``T7332c, Bankruptcy Processing Files.''

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) is amending the rules regarding use and administration of Marshall Ford Dam (Mansfield Dam and Lake Travis), Colorado River, Texas. In 1997, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) completed repayment of the federal government's contribution for acquisition and construction costs related to Mansfield Dam. Subsequently, the United States Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) has relinquished all rights and obligations to the project. However, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the USBR are referenced as project stakeholders in the Flood Control Regulations. Amending the referenced regulations to update project ownership will eliminate the current discrepancy between the regulations and associated project documents. The Fort Worth District of the Corps and LCRA have finalized a revised water control plan for Lake Travis (Marshall Ford Dam, aka Mansfield Dam). There is no intent to publish the updated water control plan in the Federal Register. Amending the regulations to indicate that the water control plan has been superseded would eliminate the need to amend the regulations each time the water control plan is modified.

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

On December 27, 2013, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) published a NOA in the Federal Register (78 FR 78943) announcing the publication of the Temporary Storage of WTVs at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, EA. The EA was available for a 30-day public comment period which ended January 26, 2014. The EA was prepared as required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), (1969). In addition, the EA complied with DLA Regulation (DLAR) 1000.22. DLA received a comment from the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). The agency has reviewed the comment and is in accord with many of the DEQ recommendations and will continue to work with DEQ in successfully managing the temporary storage of the WTVs. This FONSI documents the decision of DLA to temporarily store wheeled tactical vehicles at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. DLA has determined that the proposed action was not a major federal action significantly affecting the quality of the human environment within the context of NEPA and that no significant impacts on the human environment are associated with this decision.

On Thursday, February 13, 2014 (79 FR 8683-8684), the Department of Defense published a notice announcing a meeting of the Defense Health Board (DHB), which was scheduled to take place as a webcast on Monday, March 3, 2014. This notice announces the cancellation of the March 3, 2014 meeting. Due to the inclement weather and the government's decision to close Federal offices in the Washington, DC area, the scheduled DHB meeting on March 3, 2014 is cancelled. Due to the closure of Federal offices in the Washington DC area, this notice of meeting cancellation could not be published before the date of the meeting that is now cancelled.