Department of the Air Force December 2023 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Pursuant to the provisions of section 801 of Public Law 113-66 (2014 National Defense Authorization Act); the Department of the Air Force announces the availability of WIFI Distinct Native Attribute (DNA) Fingerprinting Demonstration Code, V23, dated 15 Nov 2023, to include source code (MATLAB m-files), experimentally collected WIFI data (MATLAB mat-files), and operation checking (Ops Check) documentation software and related documentation for to illustrate some basic elements of Distinct Native Attribute (DNA) fingerprinting. DNA fingerprints are extracted from radio frequency device emissions and used to discriminate (uniquely identify) specific hardware devices using machine learning (ML) techniques. The demonstrated discriminability is akin to using human fingerprints and/or human DNA to discriminate (identify) individuals. The package includes a series of folders and code for performing end-to-end DNA fingerprinting. The folders are sequentially numbered and include some experimentally collected WiFi signals; some 1D and 2D fingerprint extraction/ generation code, and some machine learning code for performing the discrimination. All of the code includes header information indicating contributing researchers and appropriate references for signals and systems where the DNA fingerprinting has been demonstrated.

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the United States Air Force (USAF) 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.

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Air Force (AF) 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.