[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 14, 2023)]
[Proposed Rules]
[Pages 9420-9421]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03113]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Defense Acquisition Regulations System

48 CFR Parts 212, 227, and 252

[Docket DARS-2020-0033]
RIN 0750-AK84


Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement: Small Business 
Innovation Research Program Data Rights (DFARS Case 2019-D043); 
Extension of Comment Period; Public Meeting

AGENCY: Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Proposed rule; extension of comment period; public meeting.

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SUMMARY: DoD published a proposed rule on December 19, 2022, seeking 
public input on a proposed revision to the Defense Federal Acquisition 
Regulation Supplement (DFARS) to implement the intellectual property 
(e.g., data rights) portions of the Small Business Administration's 
Small Business Innovation Research Program and Small Business 
Technology Transfer Program Policy Directive. The deadline for 
submitting comments is being extended to provide additional time for 
interested parties to provide inputs. In addition, DoD is hosting a 
second public meeting to further obtain views of experts and interested 
parties in Government and the private sector regarding this proposed 
revision of the DFARS.

DATES: 
    Comment date: Comments on the proposed rule should be submitted in 
writing to the address shown below on or before March 20, 2023, to be 
considered in the formation of a final rule.
    Public meeting date: A virtual public meeting will be held on March 
2, 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time. The public meeting will 
end at the stated time, or when the discussion ends, whichever comes 
first.
    Registration date: Registration to attend the public meeting must 
be received no later than close of business on February 23, 2023. 
Information on how to register for the public meeting may be found 
under the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this notice.

ADDRESSES: 
    Public Meeting: A virtual public meeting will be held using Zoom 
video conferencing software.
    Submission of Comments: Submit comments identified by DFARS Case

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2019-D043, using any of the following methods:
    [cir] Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov. 
Search for ``DFARS Case 2019-D043.'' Select ``Comment'' and follow the 
instructions provided to submit a comment. Please include ``DFARS Case 
2019-D043'' on any attached documents.
    [cir] Email: [email protected]. Include DFARS Case 2019-D043 in 
the subject line of the message.
    Comments received generally will be posted without change to 
https://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information 
provided. To confirm receipt of your comment(s), please check https://www.regulations.gov, approximately two to three days after submission 
to verify posting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. David E. Johnson, telephone 202-
913-5764.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: DoD is interested in continuing a dialogue 
with experts and interested parties in Government and the private 
sector regarding amending the DFARS to implement the Small Business 
Administration's Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business 
Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program Policy Directive. DoD held a 
public meeting on February 2, 2023, regarding this proposed rule.
    Registration: Individuals wishing to participate in the virtual 
meeting must register by February 23, 2023, to facilitate entry to the 
meeting. Interested parties may register for the meeting by sending the 
following information via email to [email protected] and including 
``Public Meeting, DFARS Case 2019-D043'' in the subject line of the 
message:
     Full name.
     Valid email address, which will be used for admittance to 
the meeting.
     Valid telephone number, which will serve as a secondary 
connection method. Registrants must provide the telephone number they 
plan on using to connect to the virtual meeting.
     Company or organization name.
     Whether the individual desires to make a presentation.
    Preregistered individuals will receive instructions for connecting 
using the Zoom video conferencing software not more than one week 
before the meeting is scheduled to commence.
    Presentations: Presentations will be limited to 5 minutes per 
company or organization. This limit may be subject to adjustment, 
depending on the number of entities requesting to present, to ensure 
adequate time for discussion. If you wish to make a presentation, 
please submit an electronic copy of your presentation via email to 
[email protected] no later than the registration date for the specific 
meeting. Each presentation should be in PowerPoint to facilitate 
projection during the public meeting and should include the presenter's 
name, title, organization affiliation, telephone number, and email 
address on the cover page.
    Correspondence, Comments, and Presentations: Please cite ``Public 
Meeting, DFARS Case 2019-D043'' in all correspondence related to the 
public meeting. There will be no transcription at the meeting. The 
submitted presentations will be the only record of the public meeting 
and will be posted to the following website at the conclusion of the 
public meeting: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/technical_data_rights.html.
    The comment period for the proposed rule is extended through March 
20, 2023, to provide additional time for interested parties to provide 
inputs.

List of Subjects in 48 CFR Parts 212, 227, and 252

    Government procurement.

Jennifer D. Johnson,
Editor/Publisher, Defense Acquisition Regulations System.
[FR Doc. 2023-03113 Filed 2-13-23; 8:45 am]
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