82 FR 3759 - Early Engagement Opportunity: Implementation of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Defense Acquisition Regulations System Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 8 (January 12, 2017)
Defense Acquisition Regulations System
Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 8 (January 12, 2017)
| Page Range | 3759-3760 | |
| FR Document | 2017-00571 |
[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 8 (Thursday, January 12, 2017)] [Notices] [Pages 3759-3760] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2017-00571] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System Early Engagement Opportunity: Implementation of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: DoD announces an early engagement opportunity regarding implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 within the acquisition regulations. DATES: Early inputs should be submitted in writing to the address shown below on or before February 13, 2017. ADDRESSES: Submit early inputs via the Defense Acquisition Regulations System (DARS) Web site at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.html. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Send inquiries via email to Ms. Jennifer Hawes at [email protected] and reference ``Early Engagement Opportunity: Implementation of National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017'' in the subject line. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD is providing an opportunity for the public to provide early inputs on implementation of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 within the acquisition regulations. The public is invited to submit early inputs on sections of the NDAA for FY 2017 via the DARS Web [[Page 3760]] site at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/index.html. The Web site will be updated when early inputs will no longer be accepted. Please note, this venue does not replace or circumvent the rulemaking process; DARS will engage in formal rulemaking, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1303, when it has been determined that rulemaking is required to implement a section of the NDAA for FY 2017 within the acquisition regulations. Jennifer L. Hawes, Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations System. [FR Doc. 2017-00571 Filed 1-11-17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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an additional fee. In each of the past few supporting documentation, may be Agency: Corporation for National and
fiscal years since Track One was obtained by calling the Corporation for Community Service.
implemented (fiscal years 2012–2015), National and Community Service, Jill Title: Independent Living
fewer than 250 applications have met Sears, at 202–606–7577 or email to Performance Measures Aggregation Tool
the requirements to take advantage of jsears@cns.gov. Individuals who use a and Independent Living and Respite
the accelerated examination program. In telecommunications device for the deaf Surveys.
contrast, Track One has become a much (TTY–TDD) may call 1–800–833–3722 OMB Number: 3045–0152.
more popular program than accelerated between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. Eastern Agency Number: None.
examination in that the number of Time, Monday through Friday. Affected Public: Senior Companion
requests approaches 10,000 annually DATES: Comments may be submitted, Program grantees.
over this same time. identified by the title of the information Total Respondents: 53,470.
Additionally, over this period, the collection activity, by February 13, Frequency: Once.
overall first action pendency for newly Average Time per Response: 30
2017.
filed applications has dropped minutes.
incrementally each year. In particular, ADDRESSES: Comments may be Estimated Total Burden Hours: 26,735
the overall first action pendency in submitted, identified by the title of the hours.
fiscal year 2015 was approximately 17 information collection activity, to the Total Burden Cost (capital/startup):
months. A lower first action pendency Office of Information and Regulatory None.
and lower accelerated examination Affairs, Attn: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB Total Burden Cost (operating/
numbers seem to indicate that Desk Officer for the Corporation for maintenance): None.
applicants have less need for as many National and Community Service, by Dated: January 6, 2017.
programs that expedite patent any of the following two methods
Erin McGrath,
examination. within 30 days from the date of
Senior Corps Deputy Director.
Due to the low usage of the publication in the Federal Register:
(1) By fax to: 202–395–6974, [FR Doc. 2017–00569 Filed 1–11–17; 8:45 am]
accelerated examination program, the
reduction in overall first action Attention: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk BILLING CODE 6050–28–P
pendency, the popularity of the Track Officer for the Corporation for National
One program, and the inconvenience to and Community Service; or
practitioners and the USPTO of (2) By email to: smar@omb.eop.gov. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
retaining a seemingly redundant SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OMB
is particularly interested in comments Defense Acquisition Regulations
program with its own special handling
which: System
procedures (See MPEP 708.02(a)), it is
unclear whether the accelerated • Evaluate whether the proposed Early Engagement Opportunity:
examination program still provides a collection of information is necessary Implementation of National Defense
sufficient benefit to the public to justify for the proper performance of the Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
the cost of implementation. functions of CNCS, including whether
Accordingly, the USPTO seeks the information will have practical AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).
comments from the public on whether utility; ACTION: Notice.
the accelerated examination program • Evaluate the accuracy of the
should be retained or discontinued. agency’s estimate of the burden of the SUMMARY: DoD announces an early
proposed collection of information, engagement opportunity regarding
Dated: January 9, 2017.
including the validity of the implementation of the National Defense
Michelle K. Lee, Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017
methodology and assumptions used;
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual • Propose ways to enhance the within the acquisition regulations.
Property and Director of the United States
Patent and Trademark Office.
quality, utility, and clarity of the DATES: Early inputs should be submitted
information to be collected; and in writing to the address shown below
[FR Doc. 2017–00568 Filed 1–11–17; 8:45 am]
• Propose ways to minimize the on or before February 13, 2017.
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burden of the collection of information ADDRESSES: Submit early inputs via the
on those who are to respond, including Defense Acquisition Regulations System
through the use of appropriate (DARS) Web site at http://
CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND automated, electronic, mechanical, or www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/
COMMUNITY SERVICE other technological collection index.html.
techniques or other forms of information
Information Collection; Submission for FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
technology.
OMB Review, Comment Request Send inquiries via email to Ms. Jennifer
Comments Hawes at osd.dfars@mail.mil and
AGENCY: Corporation for National and
Community Service. A 60-day Notice requesting public reference ‘‘Early Engagement
comment was published in the Federal Opportunity: Implementation of
ACTION: Notice.
Register on May 19, 2016 at 81 FR 97. National Defense Authorization Act for
SUMMARY: The Corporation for National This comment period ended July 18, Fiscal Year 2017’’ in the subject line.
and Community Service (CNCS) has 2016. No public comments were SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD is
submitted a public information received from this Notice. providing an opportunity for the public
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collection request (ICR) entitled Description: Senior Companion to provide early inputs on
‘‘Independent Living Performance Program grantees are required to use the implementation of the National Defense
Measures Aggregation Tool’’ for review currently cleared surveys to solicit Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal
and approval in accordance with the outcome data from clients and Year (FY) 2017 within the acquisition
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, caregivers served by Senior Companion regulations. The public is invited to
Public Law 104–13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter volunteers. submit early inputs on sections of the
35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable Type of Review: Renewal. NDAA for FY 2017 via the DARS Web
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site at http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/ University to pursue its mission, which Written Statements: Pursuant to
dars/index.html. The Web site will be is to educate, train and comprehensively section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory
updated when early inputs will no prepare uniformed services health Committee Act of 1972 and 41 CFR 102–
longer be accepted. Please note, this professionals, officers, scientists and 3.140, the public or interested
venue does not replace or circumvent leaders to support the Military and organizations may submit written
the rulemaking process; DARS will Public Health Systems, the National comments to the Board about its
engage in formal rulemaking, in Security and National Defense Strategies approved agenda pertaining to this
accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1303, when of the United States, and the readiness meeting or at any time regarding the
it has been determined that rulemaking of our Uniformed Services. Board’s mission. Individuals submitting
is required to implement a section of the Agenda: The actions scheduled to a written statement must submit their
NDAA for FY 2017 within the occur include the review of the minutes statement to the Designated Federal
acquisition regulations. from the Board meeting held on Officer at the address listed in the FOR
November 1, 2016; recommendations FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT contact.
Jennifer L. Hawes, regarding the awarding of post- Written statements that do not pertain to
Editor, Defense Acquisition Regulations baccalaureate degrees; a scheduled meeting of the Board may
System. recommendations regarding the be submitted at any time. However, if
[FR Doc. 2017–00571 Filed 1–11–17; 8:45 am] approval of faculty appointments and individual comments pertain to a
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P promotions; and recommendations specific topic being discussed at the
regarding award nominations. The planned meeting, then these statements
University President will provide a must be received at least 5 calendar
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE report on recent actions affecting days prior to the meeting, otherwise, the
academic and operational aspects of the comments may not be provided to or
Office of the Secretary University. There will be reports from considered by the Board until a later
Board of Regents, Uniformed Services the University Vice President for date. The Designated Federal Officer
University of the Health Sciences; Research, the University Vice President will compile all timely submissions
for Finance and Administration, and the with the Board’s Chair and ensure such
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee
University Vice President for submissions are provided to Board
Meeting
Information and Education. There will Members before the meeting.
AGENCY: Department of Defense; be a report on the University
Uniformed Services University of the Interprofessional Education, and the Dated: January 9, 2017.
Health Sciences (‘‘the University’’). meeting will conclude with a report on Aaron Siegel,
ACTION: Quarterly meeting notice. the University Defense Health Horizons. Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
A closed session will be held, after the Officer, Department of Defense.
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is open session, to discuss active [FR Doc. 2017–00524 Filed 1–11–17; 8:45 am]
publishing this notice to announce the investigations and personnel actions. BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
following meeting of the Board of Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to
Regents, Uniformed Services University Federal statutes and regulations (5
of the Health Sciences (‘‘the Board’’). U.S.C. Appendix, 5 U.S.C. 552b, and 41 DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
DATES: Thursday, February 2, 2017, CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165) and
the availability of space, the meeting is [FE Docket No. 16–144–LNG]
from 2:00 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. (Open
Session) and 4:10 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. open to the public from 2:00 p.m. to
Driftwood LNG, LLC; Application for
(Closed Session). 4:05 p.m. Seating is on a first-come
Long-Term, Multi-Contract
basis. Members of the public wishing to
ADDRESSES: The Emily Morgan Hotel, Authorization To Export Liquefied
attend the meeting should contact
705 East Houston Street, San Antonio, Natural Gas to Non-Free Trade
Jennifer Nuetzi James no later than five
Texas 78205. Agreement Nations
business days prior to the meeting, at
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: the address and phone number noted in AGENCY: Office of Fossil Energy, DOE.
Jennifer Nuetzi James, Designated the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ACTION: Notice of application.
Federal Officer, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, section.
A1020, Bethesda, Maryland 20814; Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2, 5–7), SUMMARY: The Office of Fossil Energy
telephone 301–295–3066; email the Department of Defense has (FE) of the Department of Energy (DOE)
jennifer.nuetzi-james@usuhs.edu. determined that the portion of the gives notice of receipt of an application
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting from 4:10 p.m. to 4:40 p.m. (Application), filed on September 28,
meeting notice is being published under shall be closed to the public. The Under 2016, by Driftwood LNG, LLC
the provisions of the Federal Advisory Secretary of Defense (Personnel and (Driftwood LNG), requesting long-term,
Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Readiness), in consultation with the multi-contract authorization to export
Appendix, as amended), the Office of the Department of Defense domestically produced liquefied natural
Government in the Sunshine Act of General Counsel, has determined in gas (LNG) in a volume equivalent to
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and writing that this portion of the Board’s 1,496.5 billion cubic feet per year (Bcf/
41 CFR 102–3.150. meeting will be closed as the discussion yr) of natural gas (4.1 Bcf per day).
Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose will disclose sensitive personnel Driftwood LNG seeks authorization to
of the meeting is to provide advice and information, will include matters that export the LNG by vessel from the
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recommendations to the Secretary of relate solely to the internal personnel proposed Driftwood LNG Facility to be
Defense, through the Under Secretary of rules and practices of the agency, will located in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana,
Defense for Personnel and Readiness, on involve allegations of a person having approximately five miles south of the
academic and administrative matters committed a crime or censuring an town of Carlyss, Louisiana. Driftwood
critical to the full accreditation and individual, and may disclose LNG requests authorization to export
successful operation of the University. investigatory records compiled for law LNG to any nation with which the
These actions are necessary for the enforcement purposes. United States does not have a free trade
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