Department of Defense January 2015 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Meeting of the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors
Document Number: 2015-01832
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-30
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy
The U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors will meet to make such inquiry, as the Board shall deem necessary, into the state of morale and discipline, the curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, and academic methods of the Naval Academy. The executive session of this meeting from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on March 2, 2015, will address new, pending, administrative and minor disciplinary infractions and non-judicial punishments involving the Midshipmen attending the U.S. Naval Academy to include, but not limited to, individual honor or conduct violations within the Brigade, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. For this reason, the executive session of this meeting will be closed to the public.
Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing
Document Number: 2015-01815
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-30
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy
The inventions listed below are assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Navy and are available for domestic and foreign licensing by the Department of the Navy. The following patents are available for licensing: Patent No. 8,227,651: HIGH DENSITY RENEWABLE FUELS BASED ON THE SELECTIVE DIMERIZATION OF PINENES//Patent Application Serial No. 13/426294: PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE SELECTIVE DIMERIZATION OF TERPENES AND ALPHA-OLEFIN OLIGOMERS WITH A SINGLE-STAGE REACTOR AND A SINGLE-STAGE FRACTIONATION SYSTEM//Patent Application Serial No. 13/426347: PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE SELECTIVE DIMERIZATION OF TERPENES AND ALPHA- OLEFIN OLIGOMERS WITH A SINGLE-STAGE REACTOR AND A SINGLE-STAGE FRACTIONATION SYSTEM//Patent Application Serial No. 13/426393: PROCESS AND APPARATUS FOR THE SELECTIVE DIMERIZATION OF TERPENES AND ALPHA- OLEFIN OLIGOMERS WITH A SINGLE-STAGE REACTOR AND A SINGLE-STAGE FRACTIONATION SYSTEM//Patent Application Serial No. 13/604115: METHODS FOR THE PRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE DIMETHYL JP-10//Patent Application Serial No. 13/605436: EFFICIENT CONVERSION OF PURE AND MIXED TERPENE FEEDSTOCKS TO HIGH DENSITY FUELS//Patent Application Serial No. 13/ 861198: RENEWABLE HIGH DENSITY TURBINE AND DIESEL FUELS//Patent Application Serial No. 14/171855: RENEWABLE HIGH-DENSITY, HIGH-OCTANE FUELS.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2015-01793
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-30
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
In compliance with 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.
Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; DoD Acquisition Process (Various Miscellaneous Requirements)
Document Number: 2015-01762
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-30
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 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 the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection requirement for use through May 31, 2015. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years.
Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Installation of a Terminal Groin Structure at the Eastern End of Ocean Isle Beach, Extending Into the Atlantic Ocean, West of Shallotte Inlet (Brunswick County, NC)
Document Number: 2015-01761
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-30
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
The comment period for the DEIS published in the Federal Register on January 23, 2015, required comments be submitted on or before March 9, 2015. The DEIS comment period has been changed to March 16, 2015. Additionally, the Public Hearing date has been changed to March 3, 2015.
Notice of Intent To Seek Partners for a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement and Licensing Opportunity for Smoothed Symbol Transition Modulation Invented by U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command
Document Number: 2015-01760
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-30
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of Army
The U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command (AMRDEC) is seeking Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) partners to collaborate in transitioning smoothed symbol transition modulation (SSTM) into commercial and/or government application(s). SSTM references approved for public release are provided [2-4]. Interested potential CRADA collaborators will receive detailed information on the current status of the project after signing a confidentiality disclosure agreement (CDA) with AMRDEC. Guidelines for the preparation of a full CRADA proposal will be communicated shortly thereafter to all respondents with whom initial confidential discussions will have established sufficient mutual interest. CRADA applications submitted after the due date may be considered if a suitable CRADA collaborator has not been identified by AMRDEC among the initial pool of respondents. Licensing of background technology related to this CRADA opportunity is also available to potential collaborators.
Inland Waterways Users Board; Request for Nominations
Document Number: 2015-01712
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army
Section 302 of Public Law 99-662 established the Inland Waterways Users Board. The Board is an independent Federal advisory committee. The Secretary of the Army appoints its 11 (eleven) representative organizations. This notice is to solicit nominations for 1 appointment to a two-year term that will begin after May 28, 2015.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2015-01676
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics 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.
Intent To Prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Supplement 2) for the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico, Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet, Louisiana, New Industrial Canal Lock and Connecting Channels Project, New Orleans, LA
Document Number: 2015-01674
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), New Orleans District intends to prepare a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), integrated with a General Reevaluation Report, for the Mississippi River, Baton Rouge to the Gulf of Mexico Mississippi River- Gulf Outlet, Louisiana New Industrial Canal Lock and Connecting Channels Project, hereinafter referred to as ``the Project''. This project is sometimes referred to as the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (IHNC) Lock Replacement Project. This will be the second supplemental EIS prepared for this project.
Termination of Response Systems to Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel
Document Number: 2015-01659
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that it is terminating the Response Systems to Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel, effective July 27, 2014.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2015-01657
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
In compliance with 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.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: 2015-01655
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
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.
Notice of Availability (NOA) for Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Environmental Assessment (EA) Addressing Implementation of the Real Property Master Plan at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania
Document Number: 2015-01641
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
On August 26, 2014, DLA published an NOA in the Federal Register (79 FR 50895) announcing the publication of the EA Addressing Implementation of the Real Property Master Plan (RPMP) at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. The EA was available for a 30-day public comment period that ended September 25, 2014. The EA was prepared as required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969. In addition, the EA complied with DLA Regulation (DLAR) 1000.22. No comments were received during the public comment period. This FONSI documents the decision of DLA to implement the RPMP and its component plans at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. DLA has determined that the Proposed Action is 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.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80; Small Entity Compliance Guide
Document Number: 2015-01527
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
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 the rules appearing in Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-80, which amends 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 2005-80, which precedes this document. These documents are also available via the Internet at https:// www.regulations.gov.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Technical Amendments
Document Number: 2015-01526
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to make editorial changes.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Management and Oversight of the Acquisition of Services
Document Number: 2015-01525
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a recommendation to strengthen guidance on service acquisitions on uncompensated overtime.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Ending Trafficking in Persons
Document Number: 2015-01524
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to strengthen protections against trafficking in persons in Federal contracts. These changes are intended to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 13627, entitled ``Strengthening Protections Against Trafficking in Persons in Federal Contracts,'' and title XVII of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013.
Federal Acquisition Regulation; Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-80; Introduction
Document Number: 2015-01523
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Department of Defense, General Services Administration, Agencies and Commissions, National Aeronautics and Space Administration
This document summarizes the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) rules agreed to by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) in this Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-80. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC. The FAC, including the SECG, is available via the Internet at https://www.regulations.gov.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States (DFARS Case 2014-D023)
Document Number: 2015-01437
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update the clause entitled ``Contractor Personnel Supporting U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States.''
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Past Performance Information Retrieval System-Statistical Reporting (PPIRS-SR) (DFARS Case 2014-D015)
Document Number: 2015-01436
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require contracting officers to consider information in the Statistical Reporting module of the Past Performance Information Retrieval System when evaluating past performance of offerors under competitive solicitations for supplies using simplified acquisition procedures.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Electronic Copies of Contractual Documents (DFARS Case 2012-D056)
Document Number: 2015-01435
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to state the policy that the Electronic Document Access (EDA) system is DoD's online repository and distribution tool for contract documents and contract data, require internal control procedures for contract document and data verification in EDA, and remove outmoded language that is not consistent with electronic document processes.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Updated Descriptions of Product Service Groups Subject to Trade Agreements (DFARS Case 2015-D004)
Document Number: 2015-01434
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update the descriptions of Federal supply groups (now identified as product service groups) subject to trade agreements to conform to the current Federal Procurement Data System Product and Service Codes Manual.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions (DFARS Case 2014-D008)
Document Number: 2015-01433
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address DoD-unique requirements for defense contractors performing private security functions outside the United States.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Electronic Submission of Technical Reports (DFARS Case 2014-D001)
Document Number: 2015-01432
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to require that scientific and technical reports be submitted in electronic format.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Further Implementation of Trafficking in Persons Policy (DFARS Case 2013-D007)
Document Number: 2015-01431
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-29
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to further implement DoD trafficking in persons policy, and to supplement Governmentwide changes proposed in connection with Executive Order 13627, to improve awareness, compliance, and enforcement.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2015-01579
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-28
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) 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.
Publication of Housing Price Inflation Adjustment
Document Number: 2015-01568
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-28
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
The Servicemembers Civil Relief Act prohibits a landlord from evicting a Service member (or the Service member's family) from a residence during a period of military service except by court order. The law as originally passed by Congress applied to dwellings with monthly rents of $2,400 or less. The law requires the Department of Defense to adjust this amount annually to reflect inflation and to publish the new amount in the Federal Register.
Defense Health Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
Document Number: 2015-01336
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-27
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Health Board will take place. This meeting is open to the public.
DoD Privacy Program
Document Number: 2015-01262
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-27
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
This rule updates the established policies, guidance, and assigned responsibilities of the DoD Privacy Program pursuant to The Privacy Act and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular No. A- 130; authorizes the Defense Privacy Board and the Defense Data Integrity Board; prescribes uniform procedures for implementation of and compliance with the DoD Privacy Program; and delegates authorities and responsibilities for the effective administration of the DoD Privacy Program. This rule is part of DoD's retrospective plan, completed in August 2011, under Executive Order 13563, ``Improving Regulation and Regulatory Review.'' DoD's full plan and updates can be accessed at: https://exchange.regulations.gov/exchange/topic/eo-13563.
Notice of Availability (NOA) of a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the Environmental Assessment (EA) Addressing Construction and Operation of a General Purpose Warehouse and Improvement and Operation of Four Open Storage Areas at Defense Depot Red River, Texas
Document Number: 2015-01297
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-26
Agency: Department of Defense
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) announces the availability of a FONSI for the proposed action to construct and operate a general purpose warehouse and improve and operate four existing, unimproved open storage areas at Defense Depot Red River, Texas Depot to provide appropriate storage for vehicles, parts, and other materiel. This action is needed because DLA Distribution Red River does not have sufficient warehousing and open storage space, which leads to the degradation of supplies and safety concerns for staff. The environmental assessment was prepared in accordance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), (1969), the Council on Environmental Quality regulations, Army Regulation AR 200-2, and DLA Regulation 1000.22. The Draft EA and Draft FONSI were made available for a 30-day public review period, which ended on September 22, 2014. The Draft EA and Draft FONSI also were sent to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for review under the Wildlife Habitat Assessment Program. No comments were received from the public during the 30-day review period. The TPWD commented that they do not anticipate significant, adverse impacts on threatened and endangered species or other fish and wildlife resources and concur that an Environmental Impact Statement is not warranted for the Proposed Action. The TPWD recommended removing only the minimum amount of vegetation necessary to construct the proposed GPW and associated infrastructure. The FONSI documents the decision of DLA to proceed with the proposed action.
U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2015-01274
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-26
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force
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 (USAF) Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) Winter Board meeting will take place on 27 January 2015 at the Secretary of the Air Force Technical and Analytical Support Conference Center, 1550 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. The meeting will occur from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 27 January 2015. The sessions open to the general public will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on 27 January 2014. The purpose of this Air Force Scientific Advisory Board quarterly meeting is to officially commence FY15 SAB studies, which consist of: (1) Cyber Vulnerabilities of Embedded Systems on Air And Space Systems, (2) Enhanced Utility of Unmanned Air Vehicles In Contested and Denied Environments, (3) Utility of Quantum Systems for the Air Force. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.155, a number of sessions of the USAF SAB Winter Board meeting will be closed to the public because they will discuss classified information and matters covered by section 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) (1). Due to difficulties beyond the control of the Department of Defense, the Designated Federal Officer was unable to submit the Federal Register notice concerning the January 27, 2015 scheduled meeting of the U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board according to 41 CFR 102-3.150(a). Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150(b).
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Document Number: 2015-01265
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-26
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness 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.
TRICARE; Reimbursement of Long Term Care Hospitals
Document Number: 2015-01242
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2015-01-26
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
This proposed rule requests public comment on proposed implementation for Long Term Care Hospitals (LTCHs) the statutory provision at title 10, United States Code (U.S.C.), section 1079(j)(2) that TRICARE payment methods for institutional care be determined, to the extent practicable, in accordance with the same reimbursement rules as those that apply to payments to providers of services of the same type under Medicare. This proposed rule sets forth the proposed regulation modifications necessary to implement a TRICARE reimbursement methodology similar to that applicable to Medicare beneficiaries for inpatient services provided by LTCHs.
Defense Acquisition University Board of Visitors; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Cancellation
Document Number: 2015-01134
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-23
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
On Tuesday, January 13, 2015 (80 FR 1627-1628), the Department of Defense published a notice announcing a meeting of the Defense Acquisition University Board of Visitors. The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the cancellation of this meeting, which was scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2015, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Notice of Public Meeting for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for Military Readiness Activities at the Fallon Range Training Complex (FRTC), Nevada
Document Number: 2015-01121
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-23
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy
Pursuant to Section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) of 1969 and regulations implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality (40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) parts 1500- 1508), the Department of the Navy (DoN) has prepared and filed with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to assess the potential environmental impacts of ongoing and proposed military training activities within the FRTC EIS Study Area. The Bureau of Land Management is a cooperating agency for this EIS. With the filing of the Draft EIS, the DoN is initiating a 46-day public comment period beginning on January 23, 2015 and ending on March 9, 2015 and has scheduled a public meeting to inform the public and receive comments on the accuracy and adequacy of the Draft EIS. This notice announces the date and location of the public meeting and provides supplementary information about the environmental planning effort. Dates and Addresses: The DoN will hold a public meeting to inform the public about the proposed action and alternatives under consideration and to provide an opportunity for the public to comment on the accuracy and adequacy of the environmental analysis presented in the Draft EIS. Federal, state, and local agencies and officials, Native American Indian Tribes and Nations, and interested organizations and individuals are encouraged to provide comments in person at the public meeting or in writing during the public review period. A public meeting will be held between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at the Churchill County Commission Chambers, 155 North Taylor Street, Fallon, Nevada 89406. The public meeting will be an open house session with informational poster stations staffed by DoN representatives. A brief DoN presentation will be given at 5:30 p.m. Attendees will be able to submit oral and written comments during the public meeting. Oral comments from the public will be recorded by a certified court reporter. Equal weight will be given to oral and written statements. Written comments may also be submitted to: Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, Attention: Ms. Amy Kelley, Code EV21.AK; 1220 Pacific Highway, Building 1, 5th Floor; San Diego, CA 92132. Written comments may also be submitted electronically via the project Web site (www.FRTCEIS.com). All comments submitted during the public review period, oral or written, will become part of the public record. All comments will be reviewed and responded to in the Final EIS. For consideration in the Final EIS, comments must be postmarked or received online by March 9, 2015.
Notice of Availability of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the Installation of a Terminal Groin Structure at the Eastern End of Ocean Isle Beach, Extending Into the Atlantic Ocean, West of Shallotte Inlet (Brunswick County, NC)
Document Number: 2015-01035
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-23
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
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 Town of Ocean Isle Beach to install a terminal groin structure on the east side of Ocean Isle Beach, extending into the Atlantic Ocean, just west of Shallotte Inlet. The structure will be designed to function in concert with the Federal storm damage reduction project.
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Assessment and Conduct Public Scoping Meeting for the Crescent City Harbor Dredged Material Management Plan, City of Crescent and County of Del Norte, CA
Document Number: 2015-01030
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-23
Agency: Department of Defense, United States Army Corps of Engineers
The purpose of this notice is to initiate the scoping process for the preparation of a Dredged Material Management Plan (DMMP) and Environmental Assessment for continued maintenance dredging at Crescent City Harbor. The goal of the plan will be to identify suitable sites for placement of dredged material to accommodate maintenance dredging over the next twenty years.
Termination of Missile Defense Advisory Committee
Document Number: 2015-00984
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-22
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that it is terminating the Missile Defense Advisory Committee, effective January 16, 2015.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Document Number: 2015-00910
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-22
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy
The Department of the Navy proposes to alter the system of records, N01754-4, entitled ``Navy Family Accountability and Assessment System (NFAAS)'' in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This system is used to account for personnel (status and location(s)) following a natural/manmade disaster or when directed by the Secretary of Defense to assess the impact of the disaster on DoD affiliated personnel and their families, by conducting a needs assessment survey; to capture information required to support Navy and DoD affiliated personnel as they return to a stable state following a disaster; and to track Navy affiliated personnel and family members' support requirements and command readiness efforts in areas such as Individual Augmentation Deployments, Exceptional Family Member Program, and mandated training.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Document Number: 2015-00892
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-21
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
The Defense Contract Audit Agency is amending system of records notice, RDCAA 590.8, entitled ``DCAA Management Information System (DMIS)'' in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This system is used to provide managers, supervisors, and team members with timely, on-line information regarding audit requirements, programs, and performance.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Document Number: 2015-00889
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-21
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service proposes to amend a system of records, T1025, entitled ``Mentoring Program'' in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. This system provides DFAS civilian employees with an automated mentoring system which will match mentees with potential mentors based on mentee need and mentor capabilities and experience. The system will facilitate the tracking and management of the DFAS mentoring relationship.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
Document Number: 2015-00884
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-21
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service proposes to add a new system of records, T7347, entitled ``Adoption Reimbursement System'' to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended. The Adoption Reimbursement System is a web-based application used to input and approve military adoption reimbursement claims. This system will facilitate account maintenance, enable updates for multiple adoptions and make accurate payments.
U.S. Air Force Scientific Advisory Board; Notice of Meeting
Document Number: 2015-00840
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-21
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Air Force
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 (USAF) Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) Winter Board meeting will take place on 27 January 2015 at the Secretary of the Air Force Technical and Analytical Support Conference Center, 1550 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. The meeting will occur from 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 27 January 2015. The sessions open to the general public will be held from 8:00 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on 27 January 2014. The purpose of this Air Force Scientific Advisory Board quarterly meeting is to officially commence FY15 SAB studies, which consist of: (1) Cyber Vulnerabilities of Embedded Systems on Air And Space Systems, (2) Enhanced Utility of Unmanned Air Vehicles In Contested and Denied Environments, (3) Utility of Quantum Systems for the Air Force. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.155, a number of sessions of the USAF SAB Winter Board meeting will be closed to the public because they will discuss classified information and matters covered by section 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). Any member of the public that wishes to attend this meeting or provide input to the USAF SAB must contact the Designated Federal Officer at the phone number or email address listed below at least five working days prior to the meeting date. Please ensure that you submit your written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. 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 (5) calendar days prior to the meeting commencement date. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions and respond to them prior to the start of the meeting identified in this notice. Written statements received after this date may not be considered by the USAF SAB until the next scheduled meeting.
Inland Waterways Users Board Meeting Notice
Document Number: 2015-00831
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-21
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
The Department of the Army is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Inland Waterways Users Board (Board). This meeting is open to the public. For additional information about the Board, please visit the committee's Web site at https:// www.iwr.usace.army.mil/Missions/Navigation/ InlandWaterwaysUsersBoard.aspx.
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Code Committee; Meeting
Document Number: 2015-00829
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-21
Agency: Department of Defense, Office of the Secretary
This notice announces the forthcoming public meeting of the Code Committee.
Notice of Intent To Grant an Exclusive License; First Line Technology, L.L.C.
Document Number: 2015-00684
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-20
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to First Line Technology, L.L.C. located at 3656 Centerview Drive, Suite 4, Chantilly, Virginia 20151, a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license throughout the United States (U.S.), the Government- owned inventions described in U.S. Patent No. 7,064,241: Chemical and Biological Decontaminating Solution Using Peracids and Germinants in Microemulsions, Process and Product Thereof issued June 20, 2006, Navy Case No. 84,658//U.S. Patent No. 7,185,594: Aqueous Based Chemical and Biological Warfare Decontaminating System for Extreme Temperature Applications issued May 18, 2010, Navy Case No. 97,750//U.S. Patent No. 7,829,520: Aqueous Based Chemical and Biological Warfare Decontaminating System for Extreme Temperature Applications'' issued November 9, 2010, Navy Case No. 100,367.
Notice of Performance Review Board Membership
Document Number: 2015-00679
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-20
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Navy
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 4314(c)(4), the Department of Navy (DON) announces the appointment of members to the DON's numerous Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Boards (PRBs). The purpose of the PRBs is to provide fair and impartial review of the annual SES performance appraisal prepared by the senior executive's immediate and second level supervisor; to make recommendations to appointing officials regarding acceptance or modification of the performance rating; and to make recommendations for performance bonuses and basic pay increases. Composition of the specific PRBs will be determined on an ad hoc basis from among the individuals listed below:
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendments
Document Number: 2015-00541
Type: Rule
Date: 2015-01-15
Agency: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense
DoD is making technical amendments to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to provide needed editorial changes.
Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Dallas Floodway Project, in the City of Dallas, Dallas County, TX
Document Number: 2015-00424
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-15
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
The comment period for the Availability of Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Dallas Floodway Project, in the City of Dallas, Dallas County, TX published in the Federal Register on Friday, December 19, 2014 (79 FR 75794), required comments be postmarked on or before January 18, 2015. The comment period has been extended to February 2, 2015.
Proposed Reduction in Hours of Operation at Okeechobee Waterway Ranging From the Atlantic Ocean at Stuart, FL to the Gulf of Mexico at Fort Myers, FL
Document Number: 2015-00399
Type: Notice
Date: 2015-01-14
Agency: Department of Defense, Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is seeking comment from the public on a proposal to reduce the lock operating hours on the Okeechobee Waterway. The new proposed operating hours at each of the five locks are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. The proposed change would take effect no earlier than April 1, 2015 and would impact the following locks:
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