The Federal Register

Notice of Information Collection

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Notice of Information Collection

Mon, Dec 1 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Tue, Nov 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways in which we can minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, through the use of appropriate technological collection techniques or other forms of information te

Notice of Information Collection

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on proposed and/or
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continuing information collections, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 10413, 44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)).

Notice of Information Collection

Fri, Nov 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Tue, Nov 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) are seeking comments from both Government and industry on whether the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) should be revised to include a requirement that contractors selling information technology (IT) products (including computer hardware and software) represent that such products are authentic. The Councils are also interested in comments regarding contractor liability if IT products sold to the Government, by contractors, are not authentic. Additionally, the Councils are seeking comments on whether contractors who are resellers or distributors of computer hardware and software should represent to the Government that they are authorized by the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to sell the information technology products to the Government. Finally, the Councils invite comments on (1) whether the measures contemplated above should be extended to other items purchased by the Government; and (

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Mon, Nov 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Patent applications on the inventions listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and are available for licensing.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Regulatory Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning the DavisBacon Act price adjustment (actual method). The clearance currently expires on March 31, 2009

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Fri, Nov 14 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning past performance information. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 73 FR 45427, August 5, 2008. No comments were received.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Patent applications on the inventions listed below assigned to the
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration, have been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and are available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License

Wed, Nov 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive, worldwide license to practice the invention described in Invention Disclosure SSC00247 entitled ``Wireless Strain Gage Technology used for Valve Health Monitoring'' to Aegis Stress Technology, Inc., having its principal place of business in Murrysville, PA. The patent rights in this invention are assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The prospective exclusive license will comply with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7.

NASA International Space Station Advisory Committee; meeting

Mon, Nov 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration announces an open meeting of the NASA International Space Station Advisory Committee.

Notice of Intent To Grant Partially Exclusive License

Mon, Nov 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant a partially exclusive license to practice the invention described and claimed in NASA Case Number LAR156021 entitled ``Passive Fetal Heart Monitoring System,'' U.S. Patent Number 6,749,573; LAR156022 entitled ``Method for Simultaneously Making a Plurality of Acoustic Signal Sensor Elements,'' U.S. Patent Number 6,954,971; and LAR159901 entitled ``Passive Fetal Heart Monitoring System,'' U.S. Patent Number 6,551,251 to Slingshot Product Development Group, having its principal place of business in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The field of use is limited to passive fetal heart monitoring systems. The patent rights have been assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The prospective partially exclusive license will comply with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.

Protection of the Florida Manatee

Fri, Oct 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NASA proposes to revise the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to update the Protection of the Florida Manatee clause (NFS 1852.24771) to reflect current technical requirements and organizational points of contact in order to ensure that information essential to protecting the endangered manatee will be properly conveyed to contractors working on site at NASA Kennedy Space Center (KSC).

Notice of Information Collection

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Information Collection

Thu, Oct 23 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License

Tue, Oct 21 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive, worldwide license to practice the invention described in Invention Disclosure KSC12236 entitled ``Flame Suppression Agent, System and Uses'' to C Parrish Consulting, having its principal place of business in Trinity, Florida. The patent rights in this invention are assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The prospective exclusive license will comply with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7.

NASA Advisory Council; Science Committee; Planetary Protection Subcommittee; Meeting

Fri, Oct 17 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Planetary Protection Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Subcommittee reports to the Science Committee of the NAC. The Meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting from the scientific community and other person's scientific and technical information relevant to program planning.

Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel; Meeting.

Fri, Oct 10 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration published a document in the Federal Register of October 7, 2008, announcing a meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP). The document announced an incorrect meeting time.

Correction: Date and time of ASAP meeting is Wednesday, October 23, 2008, 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

A patent application on the invention listed below assigned to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, has been filed in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is available for licensing.

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Government-Owned Inventions, Available for Licensing

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NASA Advisory Committee; Notice of Renewal.

Thu, Oct 9 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to sections 14(b)(1) and 9(c) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92463), and after consultation with the Committee Management Secretariat, General Services Administration, the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has determined that a renewal of the Charter for the Agency established NASA Advisory Council is necessary and in the public interest in connection with the performance of duties imposed upon NASA by law. The purpose of the NASA Advisory Council is to provide advice and make recommendations to the NASA Administrator on Agency programs, policies, plans, financial controls and other matters pertinent to the Agency's responsibilities. The structure and duties of this Council is unchanged.

Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel; Meeting

Tue, Oct 7 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration announce a forthcoming meeting of the Aerospace Safety Advisory Panel (ASAP).

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Mon, Sep 29 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning the reporting requirements of the Emergency Planning and Community RightToKnow Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 1100111050) and the Pollution Prevention Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 1310113109). The clearance currently expires onJanuary 31, 2009.

Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of functions of the FAR, and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be
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collected; and ways in which we can m

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Thu, Sep 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

48 CFR Part 422

Application of Labor Laws to Government Acquisitions

CFR Correction

In title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 422, revised as of October 1, 2007, on page 127, Sec. Sec. 422.1303 and 422.1306 are redesignated as Sec. Sec. 422.1305 and 422.1308, respectively. [FR Doc. E822597 Filed 92408; 8:45 am]
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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Thu, Sep 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

48 CFR Part 51

Use of Government Sources by Contractors

CFR Correction

In title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations, part 51, revised as of October 1, 2007, on page 956, in Sec. 51.107, the last sentence is removed.
[FR Doc. E822596 Filed 92408; 8:45 am]
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NASA Advisory Council; meeting

Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration announces a meeting of the NASA Advisory Council. The agenda for the meeting includes updates from each of the Council committees, including discussion and deliberation of potential recommendations. The Council Committees address NASA interests in the following areas: Aeronautics, Audit and Finance, Space Exploration, Human Capital, Science, and Space Operations.

National Space-Based Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Advisory Board; Meeting

Wed, Sep 24 2008 11:00:00 GMT

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92463, as amended, the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration announces a meeting of the National SpaceBased Positioning, Navigation
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and Timing (PNT) Advisory Board. The agenda for the meeting includes updates from each of the three PNT Panels (Leadership, Strategic Engagement and Communication, Future Challenges), including discussion and deliberation of potential recommendations. The PNT Advisory Board will address U.S. Government interests in the following areas:

Update on Implementation of the President's 2004 U.S. SpaceBased Positioning, Navigation and Timing (PNT) Policy.

Overview of National SpaceBased PNT Executive Committee, and National SpaceBased PNT Coordination Office.

Status Update on Global Positioning System (GPS) Constellation and Modernization Plans.

Maintaining U.S. GPS Technological Leadership and Competitiveness.

Promoting and

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

Fri, Sep 19 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NASA proposes to revise the NASA FAR Supplement (NFS) to update the procedures for NASA's MentorProt[eacute]g[eacute] program. The changes will streamline the program; align the mentoring to technical skills; expand the program to include Small Disadvantaged Businesses (SDB), womenowned small businesses, HUBZone small businesses, veteranowned and servicedisabled veteranowned small businesses, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, minority institutions of higher education, and NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase II small businesses; and will include award fee incentives.

NASA Advisory Council; Science Committee; Astrophysics Subcommittee; Meeting

Tue, Sep 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Astrophysics Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Subcommittee reports to the Science Committee of the NAC. The Meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting from the scientific community and other persons scientific and technical information relevant to program planning.

Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review

Mon, Sep 15 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review

Fri, Sep 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

NASA Advisory Council; Science Committee; Planetary Science Subcommittee; Meeting

Fri, Sep 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Planetary Science Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Subcommittee reports to the Science Committee of the NAC. The Meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting from the scientific community and other persons scientific and technical information relevant to program planning.

Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review

Fri, Sep 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Information Collection

Fri, Sep 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Information Collection Under OMB Review

Fri, Sep 12 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Notice of Intent To Grant Exclusive License

Wed, Sep 3 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is issued in accordance with 35 U.S.C. 209(c)(1) and 37 CFR 404.7(a)(1)(i). NASA hereby gives notice of its intent to grant an exclusive license in the United States to practice the inventions described and claimed in U.S. Patent No. 5,447,730, and NASA Case No. ARC119431 entitled ``Rehydration Beverage'' to David Belaga, having a principal place of business in Longmont, CO. The patent rights in this invention have been assigned to the United States of America as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The prospective exclusive license will comply with the terms and conditions of 35 U.S.C. 209 and 37 CFR 404.7.

NASA Advisory Council; Science Committee; Heliophysics Subcommittee; Meeting

Tue, Sep 2 2008 11:00:00 GMT

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announces a meeting of the Heliophysics Subcommittee of the NASA Advisory Council (NAC). This Subcommittee reports to the Science Committee of the NAC. The Meeting will be held for the purpose of soliciting from the scientific community and other persons scientific and technical information relevant to program planning.

NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

Mon, Aug 25 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Secretariat will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve an extension of a currently approved information collection requirement concerning payment by electronic funds transfer. A request for public comments was published in the Federal Register at 73 FR 30611, May 28, 2008. No comments were received.

Notice of Centennial Challenges Lunar Lander Challenge

Mon, Aug 18 2008 11:00:00 GMT

This notice is issued in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 2451 (314)(d).

The Lunar Lander Challenge is now scheduled and teams that wish to compete may now register. The NASA Centennial Challenges Program is a program of prize contests to stimulate innovation and competition in space exploration and ongoing NASA mission areas. The Lunar Lander Challenge is a prize contest designed to accelerate technology developments supporting the commercial creation of a vehicle capable of ferrying cargo or humans back and forth between lunar orbit and the lunar surface.

The Lunar Lander Challenge is being administered for NASA by the X PRIZE Foundation. Their Web site is: http://www.xprize.org. The Centennial Challenges Web site is http://centennialchallenges.