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The Department of Defense (DoD), specifically the Department of the Air Force, has submitted a proposal to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect information from individuals for legal assistance purposes. This information will be gathered through a system called Web-based Legal Information Online System (WebLIONS) and aims to improve legal service efficiency by eliminating manual record-keeping. The public can comment on this collection proposal until February 10, 2025. The information collected will help Air Force attorneys in tracking cases, performing conflict checks, and managing legal documents.

The Department of the Air Force is planning to create an environmental impact statement (EIS) for a project at Vandenberg Space Force Base. They intend to redevelop the Space Launch Complex-6 for Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy launches and increase the number of these launches, including landing in the Pacific Ocean. The project involves potential construction and environmental effects, and public input is sought through scoping meetings to discuss the project and its impacts. The Federal Aviation Administration and the United States Coast Guard are also involved in the EIS process, which evaluates the environmental implications of the proposed space activity.

The Department of the Air Force intends to grant an exclusive patent license to the Trustees of Tufts College for a new technology involving optical-based microneedle sensors. These sensors can detect substances in body fluid in a minimally invasive way and offer advantages over other types of sensors, such as longer shelf life and less sensitivity to biofouling. People have 15 days from the publication date to object. If anyone provides a timely and valid objection or submits a competing application, it may be considered as an alternative to granting the license.

The Department of the Air Force has announced its intention to grant a partially exclusive patent license to Polaris Sensor Technologies, Inc. for a pioneering invention in imaging technology. The patent involves a new design of microgrid imaging polarimeters that enhance image quality and resolution. Interested parties have 15 days from the publication date to file objections if they believe the license does not comply with regulations. Additional details and procedures for objections are provided, and alternative applications can be considered as valid objections if properly completed and timely submitted.

The Department of Defense has announced a meeting for the Air University Board of Visitors' AFIT Subcommittee. The meeting is scheduled for April 8-9, 2025, at Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama, and is open to the public. The meeting will focus on providing independent advice regarding education and research activities at Air University. Public members interested in attending or submitting written statements must do so at least ten days in advance for processing and review.

The Department of Defense has announced a meeting of the Department of the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board. This meeting will occur on January 30-31, 2025, at the Gen. Jacob E. Smart Conference Center in Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The meeting is closed to the public due to discussions involving classified information. Members of the public can submit written statements to contribute input to the board according to specified procedures.

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is planning to construct two radar systems in the northwest United States to help detect airborne threats earlier. They are starting an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to study how this may affect the environment. The study will look at different factors, like the impact on local wildlife and historic sites, and will consider public comments during a 45-day scoping period. Public meetings will be held in Idaho, Nevada, and Oregon, as well as online, to gather feedback from residents and stakeholders.

The Department of the Air Force has announced its intent to grant an exclusive patent license to Kennon Products, Inc. from Wyoming. This patent relates to a cover for aircraft using collapsible material with programmable magnets. These magnets help the cover stay in place during strong winds without harming the aircraft. The Department will consider objections within 15 days of this notice's publication and will also review any competing patent license applications submitted during this period.

The Department of Defense has announced a Federal Advisory Committee meeting for the Community College of the Air Force Subcommittee of the Air University Board of Visitors. This meeting will take place on February 4 and 5, 2025, at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, South Dakota. The meeting's purpose is to review the educational programs and policies of the Community College of the Air Force, including updates on reorganization, accreditation, and credit awarding practices. The public can attend the meeting but must contact the designated officer at least ten days in advance for attendance details.

The Department of the Air Force, part of the Department of Defense, plans to grant a joint ownership agreement with an exclusive patent license to the University of Alabama in Huntsville. This agreement involves a technology for analyzing digital images to identify a resolution limit with acceptable error margins. The Air Force invites written objections to this grant, which must be submitted within 15 days from the notice's publication. Objections must show that the granting of the license violates the Bayh-Dole Act or its regulations.