Search Results for keywords:"public-private partnership"

Found 3 results
Skip to main content

Search Results: keywords:"public-private partnership"

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 8894
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is extending the deadline for public feedback on creating a national campaign to fight counterfeit and pirated products. The original call for comments was published on November 17, 2020, and sought insights from various groups, including those affected by counterfeit sales and public-private campaign experts. Through this notice, individuals have until March 12, 2021, to provide their input on developing strategies, education materials, and alerts to help consumers identify and avoid fake products. This extension aims to give more people the chance to share their thoughts and ideas.

    Simple Explanation

    The United States Patent and Trademark Office wants people to help think of ways to stop fake products. They are giving everyone more time to share their ideas, until March 12, 2021, so they can protect people from buying things that aren't real.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 9075
    Reading Time:about 5 minutes

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is asking for information to help improve testing for Lyme disease. They want to know about the current technology and challenges involved in creating better tests. The HHS, through its Lyme Innovation initiative and the LymeX Innovation Accelerator, is working on partnerships to develop new diagnostic tools. The information gathered will be used to help create incentives and partnerships to develop advanced tests for Lyme disease.

    Simple Explanation

    The government wants to learn more about how we can do better tests to find Lyme disease faster and more accurately. They are asking people to share their ideas and knowledge about new and exciting tools that can help us achieve this.

  • Type:Notice
    Citation:86 FR 2730
    Reading Time:about 11 minutes

    The Maritime Administration (MARAD) is seeking public comments on the future use or disposition of the historic vessel, the Nuclear Ship NS Savannah, after its nuclear reactor is fully decommissioned. The agency is considering either maintaining the vessel intact, potentially as a museum, or dismantling it. MARAD is interested in hearing from the public about possible new uses for the ship, potential operators, or alternative suggestions. Comments can be submitted through various methods, including the Federal eRulemaking Portal, and are open until March 15, 2021.

    Simple Explanation

    The Maritime Administration wants ideas from people on what to do with an old, important ship called the NS Savannah that used to have a nuclear engine. They are thinking about keeping it as a museum or taking it apart, and they want to hear what other people think they should do.