[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 221 (Wednesday, November 18, 2009)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 59476]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-27687]


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NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION

[Notice (09-098)]

14 CFR Part 1245

RIN 2700-AD45


Patents and Other Intellectual Property Rights

AGENCY: National Aeronautics and Space Administration.

ACTION: Final rule.

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SUMMARY: NASA is amending its regulations by removing a subpart 
concerning authority and delegations to take certain actions relating 
to patents and other intellectual property rights. The NASA General 
Counsel establishes Agency-wide legal policies and procedures in 
conjunction and coordination with the various Center Chief Counsels and 
determines best methods and practices for providing legal advice, 
assistance, and functional guidance inherent in rendering legal 
services.

DATES: Effective Date: November 18, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Robert F. Rotella, Office of the 
General Counsel, NASA Headquarters, telephone (202) 358-2066, fax (202) 
358-4341.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NASA Policy Directive NPD 2000.1F, 
``Authority to Take Certain Actions for The General Counsel,'' serves 
as the delegation from, and governs such delegated authority by, the 
General Counsel to the various designated Agency counsel to carry out 
such duties and responsibilities. NPD 2000.1 provides greater 
implementation details of the delegation as compared to 14 CFR part 
1245, subpart 5. Accordingly, 14 CFR part 1245, subpart 5 is 
superfluous and can be eliminated.

List of Subjects in 14 CFR Part 1245

    Authority delegations (Government agencies), inventions and 
patents.

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Under the authority, 42 U.S.C. 2473, 14 CFR Part 1245 is amended as 
follows:

PART 1245--PATENTS AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

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1. The authority citation for Part 1245 continues to read as follows:

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 2457

Subpart 5--[Removed and Reserved]

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2. Remove and reserve Subpart 5, consisting of Sec. Sec.  1245.500 
through 1245.504.

Charles F. Bolden, Jr.,
Administrator.
[FR Doc. E9-27687 Filed 11-17-09; 8:45 am]
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