{"description":"Documents matching 'research determine handling intellectual properties'","count":978,"total_pages":49,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=research+determine+handling+intellectual+properties&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"Pursuant to the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the VA is modifying the system of records titled, \"Veteran, Patient, Employee, and Volunteer Research and Development Project Records-VA\" (34VA10). This system of records is used to determine eligibility for research funding, to determine handling of intellectual properties, to manage proposed and/or approved research endeavors, and to evaluate the research and development program. This system may also be used for data analysis to address specific questions and gain generalizable knowledge and deepen understanding of a topic or issue.","document_number":"2025-15588","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/15/2025-15588/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-15/pdf/2025-15588.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-15588.pdf?1755175532","publication_date":"2025-08-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS","name":"Veterans Affairs Department","id":520,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/veterans-affairs-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/520","parent_id":null,"slug":"veterans-affairs-department"}],"excerpts":"Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the VA is modifying the system of records titled, “Veteran, Patient, Employee, and Volunteer Research and Development Project Records-VA” (34VA10). This system of records is used to determine eligibility for research funding, to determine handling of intellectual properties, to manage proposed and/or approved research endeavors, and to evaluate the research and development program. This system may also be used for data analysis to address specific questions and gain generalizable knowledge and deepen"},{"title":"Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Secretary's Decision and Referendum Order on Proposed Amendments to Marketing Order No. 989","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This decision proposes amendments to Marketing Order No. 989 (Order), which regulates the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California and provides producers with the opportunity to vote in a referendum to determine if they favor the proposed changes. The Raisin Administrative Committee, which locally administers the Order, recommended amendments that would reduce Committee size, eliminate the designated cooperative bargaining association member seat, lower quorum requirements, remove producer district representation, remove the requirement for separate member and alternate nominations for independent and small cooperative producers, remove factors for establishing marketing policy, add language to clarify the quality of reconditioned raisins, add authority to accept voluntary contributions, and add language regarding ownership of intellectual property. In addition, the Agricultural Marketing Service proposed to make any such changes to the Order as may be necessary to conform to any amendment that may result from the hearing.","document_number":"2025-22596","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/11/2025-22596/raisins-produced-from-grapes-grown-in-california-secretarys-decision-and-referendum-order-on","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-11/pdf/2025-22596.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-22596.pdf?1765374338","publication_date":"2025-12-11","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Agricultural Marketing Service","name":"Agricultural Marketing Service","id":9,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agricultural-marketing-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/9","parent_id":12,"slug":"agricultural-marketing-service"}],"excerpts":"sales and contribute to improving administrative efficiencies. \n Lastly, the addition of voluntary contribution authority and intellectual property language under Proposal No. 4 would generate a costs savings because voluntary contributions and revenue from intellectual property can provide additional funding, aside from assessments, that the Committee may use for other activities approved under the Order, such as research and promotion. \n After thorough consideration of the hearing record, USDA has determined that the proposed amendments would tend"},{"title":"Revision to Rules of Practice Before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO or Office) proposes modifications to the rules of practice for inter partes review (IPR) before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB or Board) that the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of USPTO and, by delegation, the PTAB will use in instituting IPR.","document_number":"2025-19580","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/17/2025-19580/revision-to-rules-of-practice-before-the-patent-trial-and-appeal-board","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-17/pdf/2025-19580.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19580.pdf?1760618706","publication_date":"2025-10-17","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"Annual Respondent Burden Hours: \n 156,000.\n \n \n Estimated Hourly Cost Burden Rate: \n \n 2 \n \n $447.\n \n \n \n 2 \n 2023 Report of the Economic Survey, published by the Committee on Economics of Legal Practice of the American Intellectual Property Law Association; pg. F-41. The USPTO uses the average billing rate for intellectual property work in all firms which is $447 per hour (\n https://www.aipla.org/home/news-publications/economic-survey \n ).\n \n \n \n Estimated Annual Respondent Hourly Cost Burden: \n $69,732,000.\n \n Proposed Revisions \n \n Estimated Number"},{"title":"Raisins Produced From Grapes Grown in California; Recommended Decision and Opportunity To File Written Exceptions to Proposed Amendment of Marketing Order No. 989","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This recommended decision proposes to amend Marketing Order No. 989 (Order), which regulates the handling of raisins produced from grapes grown in California. The Raisin Administrative Committee, which locally administers the Order, recommended amendments that would reduce Committee size, eliminate the designated cooperative bargaining association member seat, lower quorum requirements, remove producer district representation, remove the requirement for separate member and alternate nominations for independent and small cooperative producers, remove factors for establishing marketing policy, add language to clarify the quality of reconditioned raisins, add authority to accept voluntary contributions, and add language regarding ownership of intellectual property. In addition, the Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) may make any such changes to the Order as may be necessary to conform to any amendment that may result from the hearing. This recommended decision invites written exceptions on the proposed amendments.","document_number":"2024-20079","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/13/2024-20079/raisins-produced-from-grapes-grown-in-california-recommended-decision-and-opportunity-to-file","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-13/pdf/2024-20079.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-20079.pdf?1726145120","publication_date":"2024-09-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE","name":"Agriculture Department","id":12,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agriculture-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/12","parent_id":null,"slug":"agriculture-department"},{"raw_name":"Agricultural Marketing Service","name":"Agricultural Marketing Service","id":9,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/agricultural-marketing-service","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/9","parent_id":12,"slug":"agricultural-marketing-service"}],"excerpts":"voluntary contributions and intellectual property rights has the broadest of industry support with almost total unanimity. \n Additionally, the proposed amendments would not only be used for the California Dancing Raisins specifically, but it would also create the opportunity for the industry to benefit from the development of intellectual property moving forward. The language related to the ownership and rights of intellectual property developed under the Order would provide that the Committee may develop intellectual property in the future. This may"},{"title":"Fiscal Year 2025 Competitive Funding Opportunity: Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to submit applications for the Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program for up to $10,000,000 under the Public Transportation Innovation Program in multiple fiscal years. The strategic goal for this program is to make existing and new buses safer for their operators and vulnerable road users, and safer and more accessible for their passengers. The Bus Safety and Accessibility Research Program seeks proposals to research standard bus designs, safety innovations and systems, and bus compartments that support these safety and accessibility goals. Additionally, this NOFO will require the development of detailed design specifications and production of a prototype that is available through a retrofit on existing buses and for installation in new buses.","document_number":"2024-26835","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/18/2024-26835/fiscal-year-2025-competitive-funding-opportunity-bus-safety-and-accessibility-research-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-18/pdf/2024-26835.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-26835.pdf?1731678342","publication_date":"2024-11-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Transit Administration","name":"Federal Transit Administration","id":193,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-transit-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/193","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-transit-administration"}],"excerpts":"recipient or another organization. The recipient should consult with the FTA Program Manager at the beginning of the agreement to discuss and plan any external communications about the program. \n j. Intellectual Property Provisions \n Any intellectual property developed as a part of this solicitation will be subject to provisions of 2 CFR 200.315 Intangible Property and FTA's Master Agreement related to patent rights and rights in data and copyrights and may be disseminated to the public for its use. \n k. FTA Funds Reimbursement \n If selected, the recipient"},{"title":"Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Small Business Innovation Research Program Data Rights (DFARS Case 2019-D043)","type":"Rule","abstract":"DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the data rights portions of the Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program Policy Directives.","document_number":"2024-29226","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/18/2024-29226/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-small-business-innovation-research-program-data","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-18/pdf/2024-29226.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-29226.pdf?1734443139","publication_date":"2024-12-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"Defense Acquisition Regulations System","name":"Defense Acquisition Regulations System","id":97,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-acquisition-regulations-system","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/97","parent_id":103,"slug":"defense-acquisition-regulations-system"}],"excerpts":"Other Than Commercial Technical Data and Computer Software-Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business Technology Transfer Program, or this provision, including the rights of the United States, the Offeror, and the research institution regarding intellectual property, and regarding any right to carry out follow-on research. \n (2) The Offeror's written representation that— \n (i) The Offeror is satisfied with its written agreement with the research institution; and \n (ii) The written agreement does not conflict with the requirements"},{"title":"Revising Definitions of “Adjudicated as a Mental Defective” and “Committed to a Mental Institution”","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (\"ATF\") proposes amending Department of Justice (\"Department\") regulations to update the definitions of \"adjudicated as a mental defective\" and \"committed to a mental institution.\"","document_number":"2026-09156","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09156/revising-definitions-of-adjudicated-as-a-mental-defective-and-committed-to-a-mental-institution","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-08/pdf/2026-09156.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09156.pdf?1778157914","publication_date":"2026-05-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives","name":"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau","id":19,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/19","parent_id":268,"slug":"alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau"}],"excerpts":"ATF's proposed definition of “intellectual disability” would not include individuals with mild intellectual disability unless they demonstrate significant functional impairments across multiple functional areas. This is more consistent with understandings of intellectual disability than the current regulatory criteria, under which functional inability in a single area (\n e.g., \n inability to manage money) can result in a lifetime firearms disability.\n \n To be clear, determining whether a person has an intellectual disability is not achieved simply"},{"title":"Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program","type":"Notice","abstract":"The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is implementing the Semiconductor Technology Pilot Program, which is designed to accelerate improvements in the semiconductor industry by expediting examination of patent applications for certain semiconductor manufacturing innovations. The pilot program is intended to encourage research, development, and innovation in the semiconductor manufacturing space and provide equitable intellectual property protection to incentivize investments in the semiconductor manufacturing area. Expediting examination of patent applications directed to semiconductor manufacturing under this pilot program encourages innovations that increase semiconductor device production, reduce semiconductor manufacturing costs, and strengthen the semiconductor supply chain. Applications accepted into the pilot program will be advanced out of turn (accorded special status) for examination until a first Office action is issued. This notice outlines the conditions, requirements, and guidelines of the pilot program.","document_number":"2023-26340","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/12/01/2023-26340/semiconductor-technology-pilot-program","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-12-01/pdf/2023-26340.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-26340.pdf?1701351926","publication_date":"2023-12-01","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"Patent and Trademark Office","name":"Patent and Trademark Office","id":402,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/patent-and-trademark-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/402","parent_id":54,"slug":"patent-and-trademark-office"}],"excerpts":"is designed to accelerate improvements in the semiconductor industry by expediting examination of patent applications for certain semiconductor manufacturing innovations. The pilot program is intended to encourage research, development, and innovation in the semiconductor manufacturing space and provide equitable intellectual property protection to incentivize investments in the semiconductor manufacturing area. Expediting examination of patent applications directed to semiconductor manufacturing under this pilot program encourages innovations that"},{"title":"Artificial Intelligence-Powered Autonomous Experimentation (AI/AE) for Sustainable Semiconductor Materials","type":"Notice","abstract":"The CHIPS Research and Development Office (CHIPS R&D) intends to announce an open competition for industry-informed, university-based collaborations demonstrating artificial intelligence-powered autonomous experimentation (AI/AE) into sustainable materials and processes relevant to semiconductor manufacturing. CHIPS R&D expects a total Federal commitment of up to approximately $100 million over a period not to exceed five years as needed to support at least two large, team- oriented awards.","document_number":"2024-22664","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/10/02/2024-22664/artificial-intelligence-powered-autonomous-experimentation-aiae-for-sustainable-semiconductor","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-10-02/pdf/2024-22664.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-22664.pdf?1727786743","publication_date":"2024-10-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE","name":"Commerce Department","id":54,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/commerce-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/54","parent_id":null,"slug":"commerce-department"},{"raw_name":"National Institute for Standards and Technology","name":"National Institute of Standards and Technology","id":352,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-institute-of-standards-and-technology","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/352","parent_id":54,"slug":"national-institute-of-standards-and-technology"}],"excerpts":"expects eligible uses of Federal funds to include the procurement, upgrade, or maintenance of necessary research equipment at universities; accessing such equipment outside of academia or outside of the project team; basic and applied research and development (R&D); workforce development; and technology transition. CHIPS R&D further envisions that university research teams may leverage industry-provided expertise, intellectual property, facility access, or other forms of partner co-investment during the award period of performance. The anticipated"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed Collection; Comment Request","type":"Notice","abstract":"The FTC is soliciting public comments on proposed information requests to large-scale Single-Family Rental (SFR) owner operators, known as mega investors. Mega SFR investors are those entities that own over 1,000 single-family rental properties. These comments will be considered before the FTC submits a request for Office of Management and Budget (OMB) review of the compulsory process orders described in this notice under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA). The compulsory process orders will seek information from those firms concerning their corporate structure, current and historical housing inventory information, as well as strategic business plans and other investor information regarding growth plans, competition, prices, and expenses.","document_number":"2025-01657","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/01/24/2025-01657/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-collection-comment-request","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-01-24/pdf/2025-01657.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-01657.pdf?1737639909","publication_date":"2025-01-24","agencies":[{"raw_name":"FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION","name":"Federal Trade Commission","id":192,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-trade-commission","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/192","parent_id":null,"slug":"federal-trade-commission"}],"excerpts":"Owner (as of 12/31/2024); \n l. Property Record Owner Address; \n m. Property Manager; \n n. Date when Third Party Property Management commenced. \n 7. In a comma- or tab-delimited file, for each Single-Family Residential Property listed in Specifications 4, 5, or 6 above, and for each month that you owned the property, provide the following information: \n a. Unique Property Identifier; \n b. Street Address; \n c. City; \n d. State; \n e. Zip Code (9-digit); \n f. Assessor Parcel ID Number; \n g. Tax Account ID Number; \n h. Property Manager; \n i. Rental Revenue;"},{"title":"Designation-Restrict the Operation of Unmanned Aircraft in Close Proximity to a Fixed Site Facility","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"This action would implement section 2209, of the FAA Extension, Safety and Security Act of 2016, by establishing a process for operators and proprietors of certain fixed site facilities to request and maintain an unmanned aircraft flight restriction. The proposal also establishes requirements for applicants to demonstrate the unmanned aircraft flight restriction is necessary for: aviation safety, protection of people and property on the ground, national security, or homeland security. Lastly, the proposal identifies the types of operations that are allowed in the unmanned aircraft flight restriction UAFR.","document_number":"2026-08943","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08943/designation-restrict-the-operation-of-unmanned-aircraft-in-close-proximity-to-a-fixed-site-facility","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-06/pdf/2026-08943.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08943.pdf?1777985132","publication_date":"2026-05-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION","name":"Transportation Department","id":492,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/transportation-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/492","parent_id":null,"slug":"transportation-department"},{"raw_name":"Federal Aviation Administration","name":"Federal Aviation Administration","id":159,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-aviation-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/159","parent_id":492,"slug":"federal-aviation-administration"}],"excerpts":"disputes among those with a property interest prior to requesting a UAFR. FAA will not intervene in a private property dispute over how the property should or should not be used. FAA would not process an application until all such disputes are resolved and those with a property interest come to consensus on whether and to what extent there should be a UAFR. \n Proposed § 74.52(b) would require the applicant to submit to FAA information about the facility, including address, contact information, and a legal description of the property. This information would"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"As required by the Privacy Act of 1974 and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circulars A-108 and A-130, the Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is publishing notice of a newly established Privacy Act system of records. DOE proposes to establish System of Records DOE-85 Research, Technology, and Economic Security (RTES) Due Diligence Review Records as part of the Department's implementation of Government-wide and Departmental RTES requirements included in National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33), the CHIPS and Science Act, and other laws or Executive orders related to research security. Records in this system are maintained and used by the Department to track and monitor research, technology, and economic security risk assessments associated with the projects for which the Department receives applications, proposals, and submissions for research, development, deployment, demonstrations, commercialization, and scientific activities, and Departmental laboratories and facilities performing such activities, as well as certain high-risk non-scientific and non-research and development activities and for projects DOE otherwise is or is considering supporting.","document_number":"2024-20376","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/09/10/2024-20376/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-09-10/pdf/2024-20376.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-20376.pdf?1725885933","publication_date":"2024-09-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"records. DOE proposes to establish System of Records DOE-85 Research, Technology, and Economic Security (RTES) Due Diligence Review Records as part of the Department's implementation of Government-wide and Departmental RTES requirements included in National Security Presidential Memorandum-33 (NSPM-33), the CHIPS and Science Act, and other laws or Executive orders related to research security. Records in this system are maintained and used by the Department to track and monitor research, technology, and economic security risk assessments associated"},{"title":"United States v. Columbus McKinnon Corp., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2026-02185","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/03/2026-02185/united-states-v-columbus-mckinnon-corp-et-al-proposed-final-judgment-and-competitive-impact","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-03/pdf/2026-02185.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-02185.pdf?1770039925","publication_date":"2026-02-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Antitrust Division","name":"Antitrust Division","id":23,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/antitrust-division","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/23","parent_id":268,"slug":"antitrust-division"}],"excerpts":"License; \n 7. all other real property, including fee simple interests, real property leasehold interests and renewal rights thereto, improvements to real property, and options to purchase any adjoining or other property, together with all buildings, facilities, and other structures; \n 8. all tangible personal property, including fixed assets, machinery and manufacturing equipment, tools, vehicles, inventory, materials, office equipment and furniture, computer hardware, and supplies (including tangible personal property located at the Wadesboro Facility);"},{"title":"Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Assessing Contractor Implementation of Cybersecurity Requirements (DFARS Case 2019-D041)","type":"Rule","abstract":"DoD is issuing a final rule amending the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to incorporate contractual requirements related to the final Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program rule, titled Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program. This final DFARS rule also partially implements a section of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020 that directed the Secretary of Defense to develop a consistent, comprehensive framework to enhance cybersecurity for the U.S. defense industrial base.","document_number":"2025-17359","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/10/2025-17359/defense-federal-acquisition-regulation-supplement-assessing-contractor-implementation-of","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-10/pdf/2025-17359.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-17359.pdf?1757421911","publication_date":"2025-09-10","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"Defense Acquisition Regulations System","name":"Defense Acquisition Regulations System","id":97,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-acquisition-regulations-system","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/97","parent_id":103,"slug":"defense-acquisition-regulations-system"}],"excerpts":"expectation to apply CMMC to fundamental research if the fundamental research has the potential to become CUI is unreasonable and the phrase should be deleted. Another respondent stated that having a publicly available, comprehensive framework that catalogs and explains the bases for identifying edge cases in relation to the department's established policy on fundamental research is vital. The respondent requested a series of examples or scenarios in which it can see the potential for a fundamental research project to face CMMC requirements. Another"},{"title":"United States v. Keysight Technologies Inc., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-10536","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/06/12/2025-10536/united-states-v-keysight-technologies-inc-et-al-proposed-final-judgment-and-competitive-impact","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-06-12/pdf/2025-10536.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-10536.pdf?1749645907","publication_date":"2025-06-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Antitrust Division","name":"Antitrust Division","id":23,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/antitrust-division","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/23","parent_id":268,"slug":"antitrust-division"}],"excerpts":"documentation, and other tangible personal property (including third party software embedded therein) including as set forth on Annex 1, Schedule II.B.3 hereto; \n \n 4. all contracts, including all development contracts with XRComm and VVDN Technologies for Spirent's channel emulation business, contractual rights, and customer relationships, including Spirent's relationship with Calnex as a reseller and all other agreements, commitments and purchase orders, including those related to intellectual property, suppliers, or customers, and all outstanding"},{"title":"Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, and 53","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, 52, and 53.","document_number":"2026-12559","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12559/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-1-2-4-33","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12559.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12559.pdf?1782132314","publication_date":"2026-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET","name":"Management and Budget Office","id":280,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/management-and-budget-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/280","parent_id":null,"slug":"management-and-budget-office"},{"raw_name":"Office of Federal Procurement Policy","name":"Federal Procurement Policy Office","id":184,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-procurement-policy-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/184","parent_id":280,"slug":"federal-procurement-policy-office"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION","name":"General Services Administration","id":210,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/general-services-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/210","parent_id":null,"slug":"general-services-administration"},{"raw_name":"NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Aeronautics and Space Administration","id":301,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/301","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-aeronautics-and-space-administration"}],"excerpts":"information, or contractor proprietary business information). The Government will determine in accordance with agency procedures whether the information provided by the Contractor must be handled by the Government as CUI or entitled to other protections by the Government (\n e.g., \n contractor-attributional information associated with a CUI incident).\n \n \n (d) \n Handling CUI. \n \n (1) The Contractor must handle CUI that the Government identifies in the SF XXX and ensure handling is consistent with applicable requirements in 32 CFR 2002.14, 32 CFR 2002.16"},{"title":"Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR)","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Energy (DOE or the Department) is publishing a final rule comprehensively revising its Acquisition Regulation in order to update and streamline the policies, procedures, provisions and clauses that are applicable to the Department's contracts. This rulemaking updates or eliminates coverage that is obsolete or that unnecessarily duplicates the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and retains only that coverage which either implements or supplements the FAR for the award and administration of the DOE's contracts. The rule adds several new clauses and amends several existing clauses in order to promote more uniform application of the DOE's contract award and administration policies.","document_number":"2024-23817","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/11/13/2024-23817/department-of-energy-acquisition-regulation-dear","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-11-13/pdf/2024-23817.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-23817.pdf?1731419115","publication_date":"2024-11-13","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY","name":"Energy Department","id":136,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/energy-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/136","parent_id":null,"slug":"energy-department"}],"excerpts":"Counsel for Technology Transfer and Intellectual Property shall: \n (1) Determine whether reported inventions are subject inventions under the patent rights clause of the contract; \n (2) Determine whether and where patent protection will be obtained on inventions; \n (3) Represent DOE before domestic and foreign patent offices; \n (4) Accept assignments and instruments confirmatory of the Government's rights to inventions; and \n (5) Represent DOE in patent, trademark, technical data, copyright, and other intellectual property matters not specifically reserved"},{"title":"United States v. Safran S.A., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-12329","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/07/02/2025-12329/united-states-v-safran-sa-et-al-proposed-final-judgment-and-competitive-impact-statement","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-07-02/pdf/2025-12329.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-12329.pdf?1751373913","publication_date":"2025-07-02","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Antitrust Division","name":"Antitrust Division","id":23,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/antitrust-division","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/23","parent_id":268,"slug":"antitrust-division"}],"excerpts":"titles, and interests in and to all property and assets related to the Divestiture Business, tangible and intangible, wherever located, relating to or used in connection with the Divestiture Business, including: \n 1. the long-term leases for the facilities located at 2000 and 2020 Fisher Dr., Peterborough, ON K9J 6X6, Canada; \n 2. the Transitional Safran Brands License; \n 3. all other real property, including fee simple interests, real property leasehold interests and renewal rights thereto, improvements to real property, and options to purchase any adjoining"},{"title":"Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals","type":"Rule","abstract":"This interim final rule with comment period (IFC) interprets and implements the community engagement requirement in Medicaid under section 1902(xx) of the Social Security Act. States are required to implement the new requirement no later than January 1, 2027. This IFC specifies the requirements and expectations for States, including the Medicaid applicants and beneficiaries who must demonstrate community engagement as a condition of their eligibility, the types of qualifying activities that satisfy the community engagement requirement, the criteria to meet an exception from the requirement (that is, be deemed compliant), and the criteria to meet a specified exclusion from the requirement. It also specifies requirements for verification of qualifying activities, outreach to affected populations, steps States must take if they determine individuals are noncompliant, and additional operational considerations for States. Finally, this IFC specifies implementation timing and establishes new State reporting requirements.","document_number":"2026-11094","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/03/2026-11094/medicaid-program-community-engagement-requirement-for-certain-individuals","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-03/pdf/2026-11094.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-11094.pdf?1780346707","publication_date":"2026-06-03","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","name":"Health and Human Services Department","id":221,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/health-and-human-services-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/221","parent_id":null,"slug":"health-and-human-services-department"},{"raw_name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","name":"Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services","id":45,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/45","parent_id":221,"slug":"centers-for-medicare-medicaid-services"}],"excerpts":"regulation at § 435.554(c)(5)(i)(D) that an individual with a physical, intellectual, or developmental disability that significantly impairs their ability to perform one or more ADLs and who otherwise meets the criteria at § 435.554(c)(5)(i) is medically frail, consistent with section 1902(xx)(9)(A)(ii)(V)(dd) of the Act. There are numerous definitions of a physical, intellectual, or developmental disability. Processes used to determine that an individual has a physical, intellectual, or developmental disability are also generally dependent on an individual's"},{"title":"United States et al. v. Constellation Energy Corporation et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement","type":"Notice","abstract":null,"document_number":"2025-23298","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/18/2025-23298/united-states-et-al-v-constellation-energy-corporation-et-al-proposed-final-judgment-and-competitive","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-12-18/pdf/2025-23298.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-23298.pdf?1765979129","publication_date":"2025-12-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Antitrust Division","name":"Antitrust Division","id":23,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/antitrust-division","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/23","parent_id":268,"slug":"antitrust-division"}],"excerpts":"and Edge Moor are in Wilmington, Delaware. \n For each plant, the Defendants must divest the entirety of their rights, titles, and interests in and to all property and assets, tangible and intangible, relating to or used in connection with the generation, dispatch, and offer of electricity. This includes all real property, tangible personal property, intangible property, and intellectual property relating to each plant. This also includes all customer contracts and relationships, as well as all supply agreements. The proposed Final Judgment defines"}]}