Office of the Secretary October 2021 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

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

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Information Systems Agency 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 Department of Health and Human Services (HHS or Department) is proposing to withdraw or repeal a final rule entitled ``Securing Updated and Necessary Statutory Evaluations Timely'' (SUNSET final rule) and published in the Federal Register of January 19, 2021. The SUNSET final rule was originally scheduled to take effect on March 22, 2021. However, after a lawsuit was filed on March 9, 2021, seeking to overturn the SUNSET final rule, HHS issued an administrative delay of effective date that extended the effective date of the SUNSET final rule until March 22, 2022. HHS is now proposing to withdraw or repeal the SUNSET final rule.

The Department of the Interior proposes to revise regulations implementing the Buy Indian Act, which provides the Department with authority to set aside procurement contracts for Indian-owned and controlled businesses. These revisions would eliminate barriers to Indian Economic Enterprises from competing on certain construction contracts, expand Indian Economic Enterprises' ability to subcontract construction work consistent with other socio-economic set-aside programs, and give greater preference to Indian Economic Enterprises when a deviation from the Buy Indian Act is necessary, among other updates.

In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation 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 Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) 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 Office of the Under 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: 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.

Consistent with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and its implementing regulations, this document provides notice DoD is submitting an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information on incident and case management data on problematic sexual behavior between children and youth as required by the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Section 1089, Policy on Response to Juvenile on Juvenile Problematic Sexual Behavior Committed on Military Installations. This statute requires policy development, data collection, and Family Advocacy Program (FAP) involvement through a multi-disciplinary response to problematic sexual behavior in children and youth (PSB-CY) occurring on military installations. More specifically, the legislation requires the data collection to include a description of the incident, whether a multidisciplinary review by the FAP was completed, whether the incident also involved an investigation by law enforcement or other entity, and whether action was taken to support and assist children, youth, and families in response to the incident and a description of any action taken.

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

The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that it is amending the charter for the Defense Business Board (DBB).

This notification grants the petition for rulemaking submitted by the Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) requesting that DOT initiate rulemaking to revise and update agency rules pertaining to Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprise in Airport Concessions.

As part of its implementation of an Executive order, Advancing Racial Equity and Support for Underserved Communities Through the Federal Government, the Department of the Interior (DOI) is conducting five virtual listening sessions and inviting public comments to obtain stakeholder input on barriers that underserved communities and individuals may face in participating in recreation opportunities on DOI-managed public lands and waters.

The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

The DoD is publishing the unclassified text of an arms sales notification.

The Department of Defense requests comments on proposed changes to the Manual for Courts-Martial (MCM), United States (2019 ed.). The proposed changes are based on certain recommendations of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military and concern: An amendment to provision in the Manual for Courts-Martial governing the employment of expert witnesses; and amending the Manual for Courts-Martial to establish a universal standard of proof to be applied to nonjudicial punishment proceedings. The approval authority for these changes is the President. These proposed changes have not been coordinated within the Department of Defense under the DoD Directive governing the preparation, processing, and coordination of Executive Orders, and do not constitute the official position of the Department of Defense, the Military Departments, or any other Government agency.

In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the DoD is establishing a new system of records titled ``Office of Military Commissions (OMC), Office of Court Administration's Nominees and Panel Member Records,'' DGC 23. This system will be used to verify panel members' eligibility to serve on the panel, confirm panel members' clearances, and coordinate their travel to the location of the court.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking public comment on its draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026 through the Department of Health and Human Services website at www.hhs.gov/about/draft-strategic-plan/.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS or Department) is proposing to amend its regulations under the Privacy Act of 1974. DHS is proposing to update and streamline the language of several provisions. DHS invites comment on all aspects of this proposal.

The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the U.S. Strategic Command Strategic Advisory Group (USSTRATCOM SAG) will take place.

This document clarifies a term that appeared in the ``Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID-19,'' including in the final notice published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, entitled ``Ninth Amendment to Declaration Under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act for Medical Countermeasures Against COVID-19.'' Specifically, this document supplements the references to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) with references to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This change is being made to clarify that what are commonly referred to as ``ACIP recommendations'' and ``ACIP standard immunization schedules'' are in fact recommendations and schedules made by the CDC after consultation with ACIP. The addition of ``CDC'' is also intended to recognize coverage of recommendations issued directly by the CDC. This clarification also applies to related guidance and opinions.