Federal Register #2026-10947

Request for Public Comment on iEdison System Information Collection

This opportunity is a request for public comment from the Department of Commerce regarding information collection for the iEdison System: - Government Buyer: - Department of Commerce - National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) - No OEMs or vendors are involved, as this is not a procurement for goods or services - Products/Services Requested: - No products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are requested - The request is for feedback on information collection practices related to the iEdison System - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on compliance with the Bayh-Dole Act - Collection of invention disclosures, patent filings, utilization reports, and domestic manufacturing waiver requests - Integration of the domestic manufacturing waiver form into the iEdison system - No contract value, period of performance, or delivery locations are specified, as this is not a procurement action

Description

The Department of Commerce invites the public and Federal agencies to comment on proposed and ongoing information collections related to the iEdison System, which supports compliance with the Bayh-Dole Act. The collection includes reporting requirements for inventions developed under federal funding agreements, such as initial invention reporting, patent filings, and utilization reports. The notice aims to assess the impact of these requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. Comments are requested by August 3, 2026.

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