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The Department of the Air Force issued a correction notice for five categorical exclusions listed in the Federal Register on November 25, 2024. This correction involves changes to wording and descriptions for certain activities that are excluded from environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act. Specifically, adjustments were made to ensure clarity and compliance with existing laws and standards. The notice includes revised wording that clarifies the activities and requirements for projects involving NASA and other federal entities.

The Department of the Air Force, part of the Department of Defense, is proposing a new information collection and invites public comments. This collection, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to gather information using the DD Form 1833 to help identify and recover isolated or missing DoD personnel. This process is essential for ensuring the safety of military and civilian personnel serving overseas. Feedback from the public is sought to assess the necessity, accuracy, and methods of minimizing the burden of this data collection, with comments due by February 10, 2025.

The Department of the Air Force (DAF) intends to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for constructing and operating two landing pads on Johnston Atoll. This is for testing the DAF's Rocket Cargo Vanguard program, aiming to transport materials globally through space quickly. The plan involves up to 10 landings per year for four years, with cooperation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). This remote and secure location was selected based on its ability to meet safety and operational requirements, and the assessment will evaluate potential impacts on local wildlife and environment.

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 Scientific Advisory Board announced the withdrawal of a previous Federal Register notice and the cancellation of their meeting that was scheduled for March 27-28, 2025. They have been instructed to halt all their operations for 45 days starting from March 7, 2025, following a directive from the Office of the Secretary of Defense related to the review of Department of Defense Advisory Committees.

The Department of the Air Force announces its plan to grant an exclusive patent license to Targeted Endo, LLC, a small business located in Golden, Colorado. This license relates to devices and methods for guided endodontic micro-surgery using trephine burs, as detailed in U.S. Application Publication No. 2019/0328486. Interested parties have 15 calendar days from the notice's publication date to submit written objections, if granting the license would contradict the Bayh-Dole Act. Competing applications for patent license agreements can also be submitted during the objection period.

The Department of Defense (DoD), specifically the Air Force, is seeking public comments on a proposal for collecting information as part of the Air Force Family Integrated Results & Statistical Tracking (AFFIRST) system. This system helps track customer service data and evaluates the effectiveness of the Military and Family Readiness Center's programs. The information is crucial for improving services and supporting military families. People who use these services can provide their input until January 15, 2025. The feedback will be used to ensure effective support for military personnel and their families.

The Department of the Air Force has decided to replace older fighter jets at three bases with new models as part of an environmental review. The decision includes replacing 18 F-15C jets with up to 21 F-35A jets at the 104th Fighter Wing in Massachusetts, and replacing 18 F-15C/D jets with up to 21 F-15EX jets at the 144th Fighter Wing in California and the 159th Fighter Wing in Louisiana. This plan follows an Environmental Impact Statement and takes into account public and agency feedback. The details were made public in the Federal Register in November 2024.

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 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.