Notice2026-15862
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
August 5, 2026
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the OUSD(R&E) announces proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 91 Issue 149 (Wednesday, August 5, 2026)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 149 (Wednesday, August 5, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 50522]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-15862]
=======================================================================
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Docket ID: DOD-2026-OS-1651]
Proposed Collection; Comment Request
AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and
Engineering (OUSD(R&E)), Department of Defense (DoD).
ACTION: 60-day information collection notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the
OUSD(R&E) announces proposed public information collection and seeks
public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on:
whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the
proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether
the information shall have practical utility; the accuracy of the
agency's estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection;
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to
be collected; and ways to minimize the burden of the information
collection on respondents, including through the use of automated
collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by October
5, 2026.
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and
title, by any of the following methods:
Federal eRulemaking Portal: <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a>. Follow the
instructions for submitting comments.
Mail: Department of Defense, Office of the Director of
Administration and Management, Oversight and Compliance Directorate,
Regulatory Division, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Mailbox #24, Suite 05F16,
Alexandria, VA 22350-1700.
Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency
name, docket number and title for this Federal Register document. The
general policy for comments and other submissions from members of the
public is to make these submissions available for public viewing on the
internet at <a href="http://www.regulations.gov">http://www.regulations.gov</a> as they are received without
change, including any personal identifiers or contact information.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To request more information on this
proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and
associated collection instruments, please write to Technology Transfer,
Transition and Commercial Partnerships (T3CP), Barry Datloff, 301-332-
2548, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22311.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Report of Inventions and
Subcontracts; Unclassified: DD Form 882-R and Classified: DD Form 882-
R; OMB Control Number 0704-RCIS.
Needs and Uses: This information collection is mandated by the
Bayh-Dole Act to govern rights allocation for inventions made with
federal funding, requiring contractors to disclose inventions and
subcontracts and report on their utilization. The DoD replaces the
legacy DD Form 882 with two specialized forms: DD Form 882-R for
unclassified inventions, submitted annually or at contract closeout to
certify disclosures in the iEdison database, and DD Form 882-C for
classified inventions, submitted securely due to national security
concerns. These processes ensure government contractors comply with
reporting requirements, enable the government to secure royalty-free
licenses, assume ownership of abandoned inventions, and verify
subcontract compliance. Additionally, the data supports enterprise-
level analysis of federally funded intellectual property, enhancing
contract administration and technology management. Without these
collections, the government would lose critical mechanisms to protect
and exercise its rights over innovations developed under its funding.
Affected Public: Business or other for profit.
Annual Burden Hours: 4,942.
Number of Respondents: 3,150.
Responses Per Respondent: 1.48.
Annual Responses: 4,662.
Average Burden Per Response: 1.06 hours.
Frequency: Annually.
Dated: August 3, 2026.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2026-15862 Filed 8-4-26; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P
</pre></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on August 5, 2026.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.