The Federal Register

Meeting of the DOD Advisory Group on Electron Devices

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense announces DoD Advisory Group on Electron Devices (AGED) closed session meeting.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Patent Rights- Ownership by the Contractor (DFARS Case 2001-D015)

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

DoD has issued a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to add a clause pertaining to patent rights under contracts awarded to large business concerns for experimental, developmental, or research work. The clause is substantially the same as a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause that has been removed because DoD was the only agency using the clause.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Technical Amendment

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

DoD is making a technical amendment to the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to update a crossreference within the DFARS text.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Allowability of Costs To Lease Government Equipment for Display or

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to address limitations on the allowability of contractor costs associated with the leasing of Government equipment for display or demonstration. The proposed rule specifies that monies paid to the Government for the leasing of Government equipment are unallowable, except in the case of foreign military sales contracts.

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Ground and Flight Risk Clause (DFARS Case 2007-D009)

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

DoD is proposing to amend the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to revise and combine contract clauses addressing assumption of risk for loss under contracts involving the furnishing of aircraft to the Government. The proposed rule establishes requirements that apply consistently to all contract types.

Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement; Material Inspection and

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection requirement for use through March 31, 2008. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years.

Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee

Fri, Dec 7 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C. Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 1023.65, the Department of Defense gives notice that it will renew the charter for the Board of Visitors National Defense Intelligence College.

The purpose of the Board of Visitors for the National Defense Intelligence College (hereafter referred to as the Board of Visitors) is to provide the Secretary of Defense independent advice on matters relating to the mission of the National Defense Intelligence College. The Director, Defense Intelligence Agency may act upon the Board of Visitor's advice and recommendations

The Board of Visitors shall be comprised of no more than twelve members, and the Department of Defense, to achieve a balanced membership, will include a crosssection of experts and eminent authorities in the fields of national intelligence, defense and academia.

The Secretary of Defense approv