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The Office of the Secretary of the Defense Department issued a correction regarding a previously published notice in the Federal Register. The notice, originally published on January 6, 2021, had an incorrect date listed in its DATES section. The date “April 1, 2021” was corrected to “March 8, 2021” on page 529. This update ensures that anyone referencing the document has the accurate timeline information.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is requesting public comments on a new data collection proposal aimed at evaluating the U.S. Marine Corps' Prime for Life 4.5 Program. This initiative is part of an effort to improve prevention strategies for sexual harassment and assault within the military. Interested individuals or households can provide feedback by February 18, 2025, through the official reginfo.gov website. The data collected will help the DoD develop better prevention techniques based on evidence and research.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is updating the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) with technical changes. These updates include correcting paragraph numbering errors in section 212.301 and clause 252.244-7000 to ensure the electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR) accurately reflects these provisions. The changes are effective from January 15, 2021.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Department of the Army are seeking public comments on the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024. The public can submit their opinions until April 28, 2025, via the Federal eRulemaking Portal, email, or mail. Additionally, there will be several stakeholder sessions in March and April 2025 to discuss the Act. A special session on April 2, 2025, will focus on issues related to Tribal nations and is open to everyone.

The Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a proposed arms sale to Greece, involving UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and related equipment, valued at approximately $1.95 billion. This sale aims to enhance Greece's military capabilities by replacing their current helicopter fleet with more reliable technology, supporting the security objectives of both Greece and the United States. The principal contractor for the deal will be Sikorsky, a part of Lockheed Martin. The equipment and services involved in the sale are cleared for export to Greece and are considered critical to maintaining security and readiness in the region.

The Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness is proposing a new public information collection and is asking for public feedback on the plan. This initiative, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, aims to gather comments on the necessity, accuracy, and utility of the information collected, as well as ways to reduce the collection burden on the public. The information relates to regulations around consumer credit for military personnel and their families. Public comments will be accepted until February 18, 2025, via mail or the Federal eRulemaking Portal.

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.

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Army, has issued a notice regarding a proposal for collecting information, which has been submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. The proposal seeks to update the Exchange Official Personnel Folder and includes changes to Exchange Form 1100-016. The purpose of the information collection is to authorize or continue shopping privileges for exchange associates' dependents. Public comments on this proposal will be accepted until February 10, 2025, and written comments can be submitted through the reginfo.gov website.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public feedback on a proposed information collection process for the Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) Family Needs Assessment. This initiative, which requires approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), aims to improve the consistency and efficiency of support services for military families with special needs as they move across different service locations. The deadline for comments is January 30, 2025, and interested parties can submit their input through the website mentioned in the notice.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public comments on a proposed information collection as part of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. The goal is to determine if the information collection is necessary, accurately estimates the workload, enhances data quality, and minimizes the burden on respondents. The Defense Institute of Security Assistance Management Information Technology Mission System will gather and manage information on U.S. and international students, as well as DISAM personnel. Public comments are accepted until March 3, 2025, through various submission methods.