NASA Explores Industry, Partner Interest in Using VIPER Moon Rover. Science.NASA.gov article. Pull quote: ““NASA thanks everyone who provided expressions of interest in using VIPER and looks forward to learning more about how potential partners envision accomplishing NASA’s science and exploration goals with the rover,” said Nicola Fox, associate administrator, Science Mission Directorate at NASA Headquarters in Washington. “We want to make the best use possible of the engineering, technology, and expertise that have been developed by this project to advance scientific knowledge of the Moon. Partnership opportunities on VIPER would allow us to do this without impacting our future cadence of commercial deliveries to the Moon, to continue lunar science and exploration for everyone’s benefit.” SAM.gov notice - https://sam.gov/opp/31284effc2ba4da4978a6dde931b6250/view
Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Restrictions on the Use of HFCs Under the AIM Act in Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Conditioning Subsector; Reopening the Comment Period. Federal Register EPA comment period extension. Summary: “On June 26, 2024, EPA published a proposed rule titled, Phasedown of Hydrofluorocarbons: Restrictions on the Use of Hydrofluorocarbons under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act in Variable Refrigerant Flow Air Conditioning Subsector, to allow one additional year for the installation of certain residential and light commercial air conditioning and heat pump variable refrigerant flow systems. The proposed rule did not include notice that the Agency would hold a public hearing if one were requested. This notice reopens the comment period specifically to provide an opportunity to request a public hearing on this rulemaking if one is desired.” New comment deadline: August 19th, 2024.
Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States. Federal Register FCC meeting notice. Summary: “In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this notice advises interested persons that the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Task Force for Reviewing the Connectivity and Technology Needs of Precision Agriculture in the United States (Task Force) [link added] will hold its next meeting via live internet link.” Teleconference date: September 18th, 2024. No mention of potential cybersecurity issues on the Task Force web site.
National Security Telecommunications Advisory Committee. Federal Register DHS meeting notice. Agenda: “Agenda:The NSTAC will hold a meeting via teleconference on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. EDT to discuss current NSTAC activities and the government's ongoing cybersecurity and NS/EP communications initiatives. This meeting is open to the public and will include: (1) remarks from the administration and CISA leadership on salient NS/EP and cybersecurity efforts; (2) discuss and provide background on potential study topics; and (3) a status update on the Principles for Baseline Security Offerings from Cloud Service Providers Study.”
The AI scams infiltrating the knitting and crochet world - and why it matters for everyone. ZDNet.com article. This one is for my wife. Pull quote: “Rose also points out that beginners might not realize the pattern is flawed. They might get discouraged when their hard work doesn't pan out, thinking they're not good at crocheting or knitting, and give up on the craft -- when the real culprit is an inaccurate AI-generated pattern.” Includes 8 tips for spotting AI generated patterns.
NASA Investigation Finds Boeing Hindering Americans’
Return to Moon. FlyingMag.com article.
Pull quote: ““According to NASA officials, the welding issues arose due to
Boeing’s inexperienced technicians and inadequate work order planning and
supervision,” the OIG says. “The lack of a trained and qualified workforce
increases the risk that Boeing will continue to manufacture parts and
components that do not adhere to NASA requirements and industry standards.””
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