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The U.S. Department of the Navy announced a Draft Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS) regarding training and testing activities in the Hawaii-California area. This draft analyzes potential environmental effects of military readiness activities and includes provisions for public comment from December 13, 2024, to February 11, 2025. Public meetings are scheduled in California and Hawaii, alongside a virtual meeting, to gather feedback. The initiative aims to ensure U.S. military preparedness while considering environmental impacts, particularly on marine life.

The Department of Defense, General Services Administration, and NASA are seeking approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to extend a requirement for subcontracting plans as part of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. These plans ensure that large contracts provide opportunities for small businesses, including those owned by veterans, women, or disadvantaged groups. Contractors must report their subcontracting activities annually in the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System. Despite public comment suggesting that the requirement is burdensome, it remains necessary under current law.

The Department of Defense (DOD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) have issued a notice regarding a request submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for an extension of certain information collection requirements under the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15. These requirements include providing details on make-or-buy decisions, negotiations, unit prices, ownership changes, and pass-through charges to ensure fair contracting practices. Public comments on this proposal are invited until April 14, 2025.

The Department of the Army, part of the Department of Defense, is requesting public feedback on a proposed information collection related to the United States Military Academy (USMA) admissions process. This proposal is in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The goal is to evaluate whether the information collection is necessary and if it helps the agency perform its functions. The public can comment on the usefulness and clarity of the information and suggest ways to reduce the burden on those required to respond. Written responses are accepted until February 10, 2025.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has introduced new rules for evaluating water resources projects, offering specific procedures to implement principles from federal guidelines established for such investments. This rule aims to maximize public benefits by balancing economic, environmental, and social considerations while prioritizing collaboration and public engagement, including with Tribal Nations. The rule will apply to new and significant projects and does not impose new mandates on small entities or Tribal governments. It emphasizes transparency, public participation, and the consideration of climate change and environmental justice in decision-making processes.

The Department of Defense has issued a final rule to modernize how food benefits are provided under the WIC Overseas Program, a program for military personnel and their families stationed overseas. Previously, benefits were issued as paper vouchers, known as "drafts," which had to be used all at once. The new rule allows these drafts to also be in electronic forms, like benefit cards, which offer more flexibility and convenience for participants. The change is considered a minor update and was made without public notice or a comment period, due to its technical nature.

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 Army has announced an online virtual meeting of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Inland Waterways Users Board. This meeting will be held on February 9, 2021, and is open to the public. The Board will discuss and receive presentations on investment projects concerning the inland waterways system of the United States. Public comments are welcome, and participants need to register on the day of the meeting for attendance and verbal commentary.

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 Army has announced an upcoming open meeting of the Board of Visitors for the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, taking place from March 3 to March 5, 2025. This committee is tasked with providing advice and recommendations on the college's academic and operational aspects. The meeting will cover topics such as academic policies and curricula, with opportunities for the public to attend and comment during specific sessions. Attendees must register in advance and pass security screening due to the meeting's location on a military base.