The information collection request and the information collection contained therein are used by Departmental management to exercise management control and oversight of patent matters, management and operating (M&O) contractors of DOEÂs Government-owned contractor-operated (GOCO) facilities, and off-site contractors. The contractor management oversight and control function concerns the ways in which DOE contractors provide goods and services for DOE organizations and activities in accordance with the terms of their contract; the applicable statutory, regulatory, and mission support requirements of the Department; and regulations in the intellectual property area.
US Code:
42 USC 7256(a)
Name of Law: Technology Investment Agreements
US Code:
42 USC 5908
Name of Law: Patents and Inventions
US Code:
35 USC 207-209
Name of Law: Patent Rights In Inventions Made with Federal Assistance
PL:
Pub.L. 95 - 91 642
Name of Law: Department of Energy Act of 1977
On behalf of this Federal agency, I certify that the collection of information encompassed by this request complies with 5 CFR 1320.9 and the related provisions of 5 CFR 1320.8(b)(3).
The following is a summary of the topics, regarding the proposed collection of information, that the certification covers:
(i) Why the information is being collected;
(ii) Use of information;
(iii) Burden estimate;
(iv) Nature of response (voluntary, required for a benefit, or mandatory);
(v) Nature and extent of confidentiality; and
(vi) Need to display currently valid OMB control number;
If you are unable to certify compliance with any of these provisions, identify the item by leaving the box unchecked and explain the reason in the Supporting Statement.