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Extension of Public Comment Period for the Draft Fallon Range Training Complex Modernization Environmental Impact Statement, Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada
A notice of availability was published in the Federal Register by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on November 16, 2018 (83 FR 57726) for the Department of the Navy's (Navy) Draft Fallon Range Complex Modernization Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) at Naval Air Station Fallon, NV. The public review period ends January 15, 2019. This notice announces a thirty-day extension of the public comment period until February 14, 2019.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Department of the Navy 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.
Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California Training and Testing Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement
The United States Department of the Navy (DoN), after carefully weighing the strategic, operational, and environmental consequences of the Proposed Action, announces its decision to conduct training and testing activities as identified in Alternative 1 of the Hawaii-Southern California Training and Testing (HSTT) Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS)/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (OEIS) dated October 2018. Under Alternative 1, the DoN will be able to meet current and future DoN training and testing requirements.
Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing
The Department of the Navy (DoN) announces the availability of the inventions listed below, assigned to the United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, for domestic and foreign licensing by the Department of the Navy.
Notice of Intent To Grant Co-Exclusive License
The invention listed below is assigned to the United States Government as represented by the Secretary of the Navy. The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to Newcomer Arms, LLC and Burkart-Taylor, LLC, a revocable, nonassignable, co- exclusive license to practice in the United States, the Government- owned invention described below: U.S. Patent Application Number 14/953,315 (Navy Case 200226): filed November 28, 2015, entitled ``OPTIMIZED SUBSONIC PROJECTILES AND RELATED METHODS.''
Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing
The Department of the Navy (DoN) announces the availability of the inventions listed below, assigned to the United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, for domestic and foreign licensing by the Department of the Navy.
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive Patent License; Vedevo, Inc
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to Vedevo, Inc. (Capitola, CA) a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license to practice in the field of use of data compression method for use in still images, in the field of use of data compression method for use in video streaming, in the field of use of data compression method for use in digital signal processing, in the field of use of data compression method for use in computer graphics, in the field of use of data compression method for use in video games, in the field of use of data compression method for use in virtual reality, in the field of use of data compression method for use in medical imaging & diagnostics, in the field of use of data compression method for use in data storage, in the field of use of data compression method for use in security systems, and in the field of use of data compression method for use in numerical methods, the Government-Owned invention described in U.S. Patent No. 8,526,746 issued September 3, 2013 titled ``NEAR- LOSSLESS DATA COMPRESSION METHOD USING NONUNIFORM SAMPLING.''
Indexing, Public Inspection, and Federal Register Publication of Department of Navy Directives and Other Documents Affecting the Public
This final rule amends the CFR by removing a subpart that delineates internal responsibilities regarding indexing, public inspection, and Federal Register publication of Department of the Navy (DON) directives and other documents affecting the public. It has been determined that this subpart is no longer required, as the procedures outlined in it are internal to the DON.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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 Intent To Grant Co-Exclusive License
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to Sirchie Acquisition Company, LLC. (Youngsville, NC) a revocable, nonassignable, co-exclusive license to practice worldwide, the Government-owned inventions described and claimed in U.S. Patent No. 8,5574,658 issued November 5, 2013: FUMELESS LATENT FINGERPRINT DETECTION. The Navy intends to grant no more than two co-exclusive licenses to the above invention.
Notice of Public Meetings for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Modernization of the Fallon Range Training Complex, Nevada
Pursuant to section 102(2)(c) of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as implemented by the Council on Environmental Quality, the Department of the Navy (DoN) has prepared and filed with the United States Environmental Protection Agency a Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate the potential environmental impacts of modernization of the Fallon Range Training Complex (FRTC), Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, to include renewing the current public land withdrawal, expanding land ranges, expanding and modifying airspace, and upgrading range infrastructure. The DoN is not proposing to change the level or type of training, rather activities would be redistributed across the expanded ranges. The DoN will hold seven public meetings to inform the public and receive oral and written comments on the Draft EIS. This notice announces the dates and locations of the public meetings and provides information about the environmental planning effort.
Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing
The Department of the Navy (DoN) announces the availability of the inventions listed below, assigned to the United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, for domestic and foreign licensing by the Department of the Navy.
Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing
The Department of the Navy (DoN) announces the availability of the inventions listed below, assigned to the United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, for domestic and foreign licensing by the Department of the Navy.
Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
The Department of the Navy (DoN) is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (DAJAG) (Admiralty and Maritime Law) has determined that USS CINCINNATI (LCS 20) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply with certain provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with its special function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps 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.
Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement
The United States Department of the Navy (DoN), announces its decision to conduct training and testing in the Atlantic Fleet study area as described in Alternative 1 of the Atlantic Fleet Training and Testing Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (AFTT FEIS/OEIS). Under Alternative 1, the DoN will be able to meet current and future DoN training and testing requirements.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the United States Marine Corps 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.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Manpower & Reserve Affairs (M&RA), Business and Support Services Division (MR) 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.
Notice of Performance Review Board Membership
The Department of Navy (DON) announces the appointment of members to the DON's numerous Senior Executive Service (SES) Performance Review Boards (PRBs).
Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
The Department of the Navy (DoN) is amending its
Meeting of the United States Naval Academy Board of Visitors
The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the United States Naval Academy Board of Visitors will take place.
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive Patent License; Point Semantics Corporation
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to Point Semantics Corporation of Alexandria, Virginia an exclusive license in the field of use of Displacement and Strain Measurement for Scientific and Engineering Applications, in the United States, to U.S. Patent No. 8,600,147: System and Method for Remote Measurement of Displacement and Strain Fields, Navy Case No. 099,829.// U.S. Patent No. 9,046,353: System and Method for Remote Full Field Three-Dimensional Displacement and Strain Measurements, Navy Case No. 101,258.//U.S. Patent No. 9,311,566: Method and System for Direct Strain Imaging, Navy Case No. 101.954.// and any continuations, divisionals or re-issues thereof. Nonexclusive, royalty free licenses are retained by SAIC under contract N00173-05-C-2062 and under the Agreement between Owners of Patent Rights NRL-IIA-14-047 between NRL and George Mason University.
Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing
The Department of the Navy (DoN) announces the availability of the inventions listed in this notice, assigned to the United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, for domestic and foreign licensing by the Department of the Navy.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Commander Navy Installation Command 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.
Meeting of the Board of Visitors of Marine Corps University
The Board of Visitors of the Marine Corps University (BOV MCU) will meet to review, develop and provide recommendations on all aspects of the academic and administrative policies of the University; examine all aspects of professional military education operations; and provide such oversight and advice, as is necessary, to facilitate high educational standards and cost effective operations. The Board will be focusing primarily on the internal procedures of Marine Corps University. All sessions of the meeting will be open to the public.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records; Correction
On September 5, 2018, the Department of Defense published a system of records notice that proposed to modify Family and Unaccompanied Housing Program, NM11101-1. Subsequent to the publication of the notice, DoD discovered that the system number had published incorrectly. This notice corrects that error.
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Civilian Human Resources 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.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records; Correction
On August 28, 2018, the Department of Defense published a system of records notice that proposed to modify Data Warehouse Business Intelligence System (DWBIS), N05220-1. Subsequent to the publication of the notice, DoD discovered that the docket ID had published incorrectly. This notice corrects that error.
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive Patent License; Duchak Ventures, LLC
The Department of the Navy published a document in the Federal Register on August 23, 2018, announcing an intent to grant to Duchak Ventures, LLC, a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license. The scope of the intent to license has been revised.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Office of the Department of the Navy proposes to modify a system of records, Family and Unaccompanied Housing Program, NM1110-01. This system is used for Department of Defense (DoD) housing program management and therefore used to determine the eligibility of civilian and contract personnel to utilize government owned, leased and privatized housing for current and retired military and to provide housing services at military installations and enterprise reporting and performance metrics. The system also provides a public website for property owners and managers to advertise referral properties to Service members. This system is required to ensure timely and efficient DoD housing operations, products and services.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Navy proposes to modify a system of records notice: Data Warehouse Business Intelligence System (DWBIS), N05220-1, to be compliant with the OMB Circular A-108; by updating contact information for the system manager; by expanding the categories of individuals covered by the system to include the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) and its two systems centers; by updating the categories of records for these individuals, and by providing routine uses that are consistent within the Federal Government. This is necessary to allow a single system to be used for all of SPAWAR to manage workforce education, training, skills, and experience required for the development of its Acquisition Workforce, Cyber Security, and Information Warfare workforce.
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive Patent License; Duchak Ventures, LLC
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to Duchak Ventures, LLC, a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license to practice in the field of use of respirator systems and safety applications; the field of use of filtering media within a respirator cartridge or respirator system and meant for human wear; and the field of use of air filter media for safety and hygiene applications in public, residential, industrial, and commercial facilities and structures, in the United States, the Government-owned invention described in U.S. Patent No. 7,749,438: Fluorophore Embedded/ Incorporating/Bridged Periodic Mesoporous Organosilicas as Recognition Elements for Optical Sensors, Navy Case No. 097,345.//U.S. Patent No. 7,754,145: Fluorphore Embedded/Incorporating/Bridged Periodic Mesoporous Organosilicas as Recognition Photo-Decontamination Catalysts, Navy Case No. 097,346.//and any continuations, divisionals or re-issues thereof.
Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing
The Department of the Navy (DoN) announces the availability of the inventions listed below, assigned to the United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, for domestic and foreign licensing by the Department of the Navy.
Availability of Department of the Navy Records and Publication of Department of the Navy Documents Affecting the Public
This final rule removes DoD's regulation concerning the Department of the Navy's Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) program. The DoD has revised their FOIA program rule to include DoD component information and has removed the requirement for component supplementary rules. Therefore, the Navy's FOIA program rule can be removed from the CFR.
Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing
The Department of the Navy (DoN) announces the availability of the inventions listed below, assigned to the United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, for domestic and foreign licensing by the Department of the Navy.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Department of the Navy (DON) is proposing to establish a new system of records that will be used to verify eligibility of current DON law enforcement officers for assigned duties and to determine if reassignment, reclassification, detail or other administrative action is warranted based on an officer's ability to obtain or maintain credential qualification requirements; verify and validate eligibility of current, separating or separated and retired DON law enforcement officers to ship, transport, possess or receive Government-issued or private firearms or ammunition; and to verify and validate eligibility of current, separating or separated, and retired DON law enforcement officers to receive DON endorsed law enforcement credentials, to include Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA).
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive Patent License; EnZinc, Inc.
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to EnZinc, Inc., a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license to practice in the field of use of a zinc electrode for use in a nickel-zinc battery for two- or three-wheeled electric vehicles; the field of use of a zinc electrode for use in a nickel-zinc battery for micro-grid energy storage; the field of use of a zinc electrode for use in a nickel-zinc battery in a start-stop vehicles; the field of use of a zinc electrode for use in a nickel-zinc battery for hybrid-electric vehicles; and the field of use of use of a zinc electrode for use in a nickel-zinc battery for electric vehicles having at least four wheels, in the United States, the Government-owned invention described in U.S. Patent Application No. 15/666,724: Zinc Electrodes for Batteries, Navy Case No. 102,137.//U.S. Patent Application No. 15/797,181: Zinc Electrodes for Batteries, Navy Case No. 102,137.// and any continuations, divisionals or re-issues thereof.
Rules Governing Public Access
This final rule removes DoD's regulation requiring individuals wishing to visit Kaho`olawe Island, Hawaii, to receive advance authorization from the Commanding Officer of Naval Base, Pearl Harbor before doing so. This part provided entry procedures for individuals wishing to visit Kaho`olawe Island, Hawaii, and its adjacent waters due to ongoing military training operations and the presence of unexploded ordnance (UXO). On November 11, 2003, upon the completion of UXO clearance and environmental restoration, control of access to Kaho`olawe was passed from the United States to the State of Hawaii. Since that time, Navy has not exercised access control to Kaho`olawe Island or its adjacent waters. This part is no longer required.
Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
The Department of the Navy (DoN) is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (DAJAG) (Admiralty and Maritime Law) has determined that USS PAUL IGNATIUS (DDG 117) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply with certain provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with its special function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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 Intent To Grant Partially Exclusive License; OLLI Technology Corporation dba Tanka
The Department of the Navy hereby gives notice of its intent to grant to OLLI Technology Corporation dba Tanka a partially exclusive license to practice the Government-owned inventions described in the following U.S. Patents: U.S. Patent No. 8,023,760 titled ``System and method for enhancing low-visibility imagery,'' U.S. Patent No. 8,116,522 titled ``Ship detection system and method from overhead images,'' U.S. Patent No. 8,149,245 titled ``Adaptive linear contrast method for enhancement of low-visibility imagery,'' U.S. Patent No. 8,170,272 titled ``Method for classifying vessels using features extracted from overhead imagery,'' U.S. Patent No. 8,411,969 titled ``Method for fusing overhead imagery with automatic vessel reporting systems,'' U.S. Patent No. 8,422,738 titled ``Adaptive automated synthetic aperture radar ship detection method with false alarm mitigation,'' U.S. Patent No. 8,437,509 titled ``System and method for inferring vessel speed from overhead images,'' U.S. Patent No. 8,731,237 titled ``Automatic asset detection for disaster relief using satellite imagery,'' U.S. Patent No. 8,958,602 titled ``System and method for tracking maritime domain targets from video data,'' U.S. Patent No. 9,305,214 titled ``Systems and methods for real-time horizon detection in images,'' U.S. Patent No. 9,349,170 titled ``Single image contrast enhancement method using the adaptive wiener filter,'' and U.S. Patent No. 9,355,439 titled ``Joint contrast enhancement and turbulence mitigation method,'' as well as any re-issue.
Disposition of Property
This final rule removes Department of the Navy regulations governing disposition of property, including surplus real property, warships, other surface vessels, personal property, and strategic materials. The disposal of surplus property is governed by standing authorities found within the U.S. Code. Further, disposal of surplus property is also governed by Department of Defense regulations entitled ``Defense Material Disposition.'' Therefore, this rule can be removed from the CFR.
Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing
The invention listed below is assigned to the United States (U.S.) Government as represented by the Secretary of the Navy and is available for licensing by the Department of the Navy. U.S. Patent Application Number 15/474,374 entitled ``Synergistic Metal Polycarboxylate Corrosion Inhibitors'', filed on 30 May 2017 and related Patent Cooperation Treaty filing PCT/US17/63347, filed 28 November 2017, Navy Case PAX236.
Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
The Department of the Navy (DoN) is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (DAJAG) (Admiralty and Maritime Law) has determined that certain vessels of the VIRGINIA SSN Class are vessels of the Navy which, due to their special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply with certain provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with their special function as a naval ships. The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive Patent License; Integrated Composite Construction Systems, LLC
The Department of the Navy published a document in the Federal Register on February 27, 2018, announcing an intent to grant to Integrated Composite Construction Systems, LLC, a revocable, nonassignable, exclusive license. The scope of the intent to license has been revised.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
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 of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing
The Department of the Navy (DoN) announces the availability of the inventions listed below, assigned to the United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, for domestic and foreign licensing by the Department of the Navy.
Notice of Availability of Government-Owned Inventions; Available for Licensing
The Department of the Navy (DoN) announces the availability of the inventions listed below, assigned to the United States Government, as represented by the Secretary of the Navy, for domestic and foreign licensing by the Department of the Navy.
Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
The Department of the Navy (DoN) is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (DAJAG) (Admiralty and Maritime Law) has determined that USS CHARLESTON (LCS 18) is a vessel of the Navy which, due to its special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply with certain provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with its special function as a naval ship. The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
Certifications and Exemptions Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972
The Department of the Navy (DoN) is amending its certifications and exemptions under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS), to reflect that the Deputy Assistant Judge Advocate General (DAJAG) (Admiralty and Maritime Law) has determined that LCAC 1 through 91 and 100 through 173 are vessels of the Navy which, due to their special construction and purpose, cannot fully comply with certain provisions of the 72 COLREGS without interfering with their special functions as naval ships. The intended effect of this rule is to warn mariners in waters where 72 COLREGS apply.
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