Department of Defense 2022 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.

The DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Air Force/A4C 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 DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act, the Regulatory Secretariat Division has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a previously approved information collection requirement regarding Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) part 27 requirements.

DoD is correcting proposed regulations published in the Federal Register on December 19, 2022, regarding Small Business Innovation Research Data Rights. The document heading carried an incorrect Regulation Identifier Number. This document reflects the correct Regulation Identifier Number.

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the DoD is modifying and reissuing a current system of records originally titled, ``Military OneSource Case Management System (CMS),'' DPR 45, which is being renamed as ``Military OneSource Business Operations Information System''. This system of records was originally established by the USD(P&R) to collect and maintain records in the Military OneSource Case Management of individuals' eligibility for support as well as processing training registration, enrollment, requests, and self- motivated education/training for its Learning Management System. The Military OneSource is a call center and website providing comprehensive information on available benefits and services to Active Duty Military, Reserve and National Guard, eligible separated members and their family members. These benefits and services include financial counseling, educational assistance and benefits, relocation planning and preparation, quality of life programs, and family and community programs. In addition to formatting administrative changes, this modification changes the categories of individuals, categories of records, the system location, system manager, authorities, record source categories, policy and practices for storage, record access, contesting and notification procedures, as well as the routine uses within the SORN.

In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regulations, DoD, GSA, and NASA invite the public to comment on an extension concerning reporting purchases from sources outside the United States. DoD, GSA, and NASA invite comments on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of Federal Government acquisitions, including whether the information will have practical utility; the accuracy of the 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 the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. OMB has approved this information collection for use through May 31, 2023. DoD, GSA, and NASA propose that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date.

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the DoD is establishing a new Department-wide system of records titled, ``Enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) Records, DoD-0015.'' This system of records will support the management of individual identity information, support the provision of credentials to individuals and entities to provide them access to the DoD information services and data they require, and support a standardized DoD-wide process and protocol for individual system and data access across the enterprise to improve security and cost savings.

The Department of Defense (DoD or Department) is giving concurrent notice of a new Department-wide system of records, ``Declared Public Health Emergency Exposure Records,'' DoD-0013, and this rulemaking, which exempts portions of this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, because of national security requirements. This rule is being published as a direct final rule as the Department does not expect to receive any adverse comments. If such comments are received, this direct final rule will be cancelled and a proposed rule for comments will be published.

DoD is seeking information that will assist in the development of a revision to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2012, which addresses the validation of proprietary data restrictions. In addition to the request for written comments on this advance notice of proposed rulemaking, DoD will hold a public meeting to hear the views of interested parties.

DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act.

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: 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; the accuracy of the 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 Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection for use under Control Number 0750-0001 through April 30, 2023. DoD proposes that OMB approve an extension of the information collection requirement, to expire three years after the approval date.

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the DoD is modifying, renumbering, and renaming a Department-wide system of records titled DoD DPR-39, ``DoD Personnel Accountability and Assessment System.'' This system of records is being modified to support additional information systems being established within the DoD using the same categories of data for the same purposes. The system number is changing from DPR-39 to DoD-0012, to reflect its status as a DoD-wide system of records, and the name is changing from ``DoD Personnel Accountability and Assessment System'' to ``Defense Accountability and Assessment Records.'' The DoD is also modifying numerous sections of the notice, including the system location, system managers, authority for maintenance of the system, purpose of the system, individuals covered by the system, record source categories, routine uses, and notification procedures. This system of records covers DoD's maintenance of records about accountability for and status of DoD-affiliated individuals, including Military Service members, civilian employees, dependents and family members, contractors, and other DoD-affiliated personnel (including individuals in other uniformed services performing DoD-related assignments) in a natural or man-made disaster, public health emergency, similar crisis, or when directed by the Secretary of Defense. This system may also apply to DoD's maintenance of records about DoD-affiliated individuals that are necessary to respond to anomalous health incidents (AHIs), such as AHIs contemplated by two sections of the National Defense Authorization Act of Fiscal Year 2022, when such records are not covered by another system, such as EDHA 07, Military Health Information System (June 15, 2020). Additionally, DoD is issuing a direct final rule, which is exempting this system of records from certain provisions of the Privacy Act, elsewhere in today's issue of the Federal Register.

This document amends the previous notice published in the Federal Register on Friday, November 2, 2022. This notice respectively amends the total number of names from 87 to 89.

DoD, GSA, and NASA published a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement Implementation Act in the Federal Register of December 1, 2022. This document corrects an erroneous instruction in that rule.

The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Policy Board (DPB) will take place.

The DoD has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for clearance the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act.

On behalf of the U.S. Government, DoD is contemplating negotiating and concluding a new Reciprocal Defense Procurement Agreement with the Ministry of Defense of Austria. DoD is requesting industry feedback regarding its experience in public defense procurements conducted by or on behalf of the Austrian Ministry of Defense or Armed Forces.

The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that it is renewing the charter for the Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct (DAC-PSM).

The Corps of Engineers is proposing to amend its regulations for an existing danger zone in the waters of the Potomac River near Dahlgren, Virginia. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) operates research, development, testing, and evaluation ranges on the Potomac River using the danger zones as defined in the existing regulation. The NSWCDD range operations center controls Navy operations on the Potomac River Test Range. The purpose of this amendment is to expand the middle danger zone for ongoing infrared sensor testing for detection of airborne chemical or biological agent simulants, directed energy testing, and for operating manned or unmanned watercraft. This amendment will extend the legal authority to engage civilian watercraft for safe transit instructions in the Potomac River within the expanded middle danger zone.

The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the NSEB will take place.

DoD, GSA, and NASA are issuing a final rule amending the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016. This rule clarifies that agency acquisition personnel are permitted and encouraged to engage in responsible and constructive exchanges with industry, so long as those exchanges are consistent with existing law and regulation and do not promote an unfair competitive advantage to particular firms.

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) 2023-01. A companion document, the Small Entity Compliance Guide (SECG), follows this FAC.

This document makes amendments to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to make needed editorial changes.