USPTO Guidance for Design Patent Applications for Interfaces

The USPTO is issuing updated supplemental guidance for examining design patent applications related to computer-generated interfaces and icons. This guidance aims to provide applicants with more flexibility and clarifies patent eligibility for such designs. Comments on the guidance are due by May 12, 2026.

Outer Continental Shelf Official Protraction Diagram and Lease Maps Notice

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement published a notice regarding the Outer Continental Shelf official protraction diagram and lease maps. This notice serves as an informational update on the availability of these diagrams.

Commercial Lease of Submerged Lands for Renewable Energy Development

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement issued a notice regarding the commercial lease of submerged lands for renewable energy development on the Outer Continental Shelf. This notice provides details and procedures for such leases.

Information Collection Activity Unitization OMB Review Comment Request

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEMRE) has submitted an information collection activity concerning unitization for OMB review. The agency is requesting public comments on this extension of an existing collection.

Oil and Gas Operations: Revisions to Safety and Environmental Management Systems

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement (BOEM) has proposed revisions to the Safety and Environmental Management Systems (SEMS) requirements for oil and gas and sulphur operations on the Outer Continental Shelf. This proposed rule aims to enhance safety and environmental protection measures in these operations.

Information Collection Activities; OMB Review Comment Request

The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement submitted information collection plans for OMB review and requested public comment. The notice provides details on the specific information collection activities and the associated OMB control number.

Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers Notice

The Department of Agriculture, through the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement, published a notice regarding the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers. Nominations for the committee are being accepted.

Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers meeting notice

The Department of Agriculture's Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement has issued a notice announcing a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Farmers. The meeting is scheduled to take place from June 27-29, 2023.

Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers: Membership Nominations Solicited

The Department of Agriculture's Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement is soliciting nominations for the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers. Interested individuals must submit nominations by October 10, 2023, to be considered for membership on the committee.

USDA Seeks Clearance for Fellowships, Scholarships, Internships, and Training

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is seeking public comment on a generic clearance request for its programs related to fellowships, scholarships, internships, and training. This notice outlines the types of information the USDA intends to collect and the purpose of these collections.