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and ensure they are provided to
members of the Defense Science Board
before the meeting that is the subject of
this notice.
Dated: April 15, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015–08973 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Board of Regents, Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences;
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee
Meeting
Department of Defense;
Uniformed Services University of the
Health Sciences (USU).
ACTION: Quarterly meeting notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Defense is
publishing this notice to announce the
following meeting of the Board of
Regents, Uniformed Services University
of the Health Sciences (‘‘the Board’’).
This meeting will be partially-closed to
the public.
DATES: Friday, May 15, 2015, from 8:00
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Open Session) and
1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Closed Session).
ADDRESSES: Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences, 4301
Jones Bridge Road, Everett Alvarez Jr.
Board of Regents Room (D3001),
Bethesda, Maryland 20814.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Nuetzi James, Designated
Federal Officer, 4301 Jones Bridge Road,
D3002, Bethesda, Maryland 20814;
telephone 301–295–3066; email
jennifer.nuetzi-james@usuhs.edu.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
meeting notice is being published under
the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C.,
Appendix, as amended), the
Government in the Sunshine Act of
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
41 CFR 102–3.150.
Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose
of the meeting is to provide advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of
Defense through the Under Secretary of
Defense for Personnel and Readiness, on
academic and administrative matters
critical to the full accreditation and
successful operation of the University.
These actions are necessary for the
University to pursue its mission, which
is to educate, train and comprehensively
prepare uniformed services health
professionals, officers, scientists and
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leaders to support the Military and
Public Health Systems, the National
Security and National Defense Strategies
of the United States, and the readiness
of the Uniformed Services.
Agenda: The actions scheduled to
occur include documenting for the
record the approval of the minutes from
the Board Meeting held on February 3,
2015; recommendations regarding the
awarding of post-baccalaureate degrees;
recommendations regarding the
approval of faculty appointments and
promotions; a review of awards and
honors; award nominations; and
proposed updates to Board governing
documents. The USU President will
provide a report on recent actions
affecting academic and operational
aspects of the University. Member
Reports include an annual update from
the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for
the Advancement of Military Medicine;
the USU Inspector General (IG) will
provide an update on IG issues; the
department of Military and Emergency
Medicine will discuss its approach to
leadership training in the USU F.
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Edward Hebert School of Medicine; the
USU Alumni Association will provide
an annual update; the USU Brigade will
provide a report on the Brigade office;
and the Office of General Counsel will
provide an annual ethics and office
review. A closed session will be held,
after the open session, to discuss active
investigations and personnel actions.
Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to
Federal statute and regulations (5 U.S.C.
552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through
102–3.165) and the availability of space,
the meeting is open to the public from
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Seating is on a
first-come basis. Members of the public
wishing to attend the meeting should
contact Jennifer Nuetzi James five
business days prior to the meeting, at
the address and phone number noted in
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2, 5–7),
the Department of Defense has
determined that the portion of the
meeting from 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
shall be closed to the public. The Under
Secretary of Defense (Personnel and
Readiness), in consultation with the
Office of the DoD General Counsel, has
determined in writing that a portion of
the committee’s meeting will be closed
as the discussion will disclose sensitive
personnel information, will include
matters that relate solely to the internal
personnel rules and practices of the
agency, will involve allegations of a
person having committed a crime or
censuring an individual, and may
disclose investigatory records compiled
for law enforcement purposes.
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Written Statements: Pursuant to 41
CFR 102–3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of
the Federal Advisory Committee Act of
1972, the public or interested
organizations may submit written
comments to the Board about its
approved agenda pertaining to this
meeting or at any time regarding the
Board’s mission. Individuals submitting
a written statement must submit their
statement to the Designated Federal
Officer at the address listed in FOR
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Written
statements that do not pertain to a
scheduled meeting of the Board may be
submitted at any time. However, if
individual comments pertain to a
specific topic being discussed at the
planned meeting, then these statement
must be received at least 5 calendar
days prior to the meeting, otherwise, the
comments may not be provided to or
considered by the Board until a later
date. The Designated Federal Officer
will compile all timely submissions
with the Board’s Chairman and ensure
such submissions are provided to Board
Members before the meeting.
Dated: April 15, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Charter Renewal of Department of
Defense Federal Advisory Committees
Department of Defense.
Renewal of Federal Advisory
Committee.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
The Department of Defense is
publishing this notice to announce that
it is renewing the charter for the Board
of Regents, Uniformed Services
University of the Health Sciences (‘‘the
Board’’).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
Freeman, Advisory Committee
Management Officer for the Department
of Defense, 703–692–5952.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
committee’s charter is being renewed
pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2113a and in
accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5
U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and 41
CFR 102–3.50(a).
The Board is a statutory Federal
advisory committee that, assists the
Secretary of Defense in an advisory
capacity in carrying out the Secretary’s
responsibility to conduct the business of
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the Uniformed Services University of
the Health Sciences (‘‘the University’’).
The Board shall provide advice and
recommendations on academic and
administrative matters critical to the full
accreditation and successful operation
of the University.
The DoD, through the Office of the
USD(P&R), provides support, as deemed
necessary, for the Board’s performance
and functions, and ensures compliance
with the requirements of the FACA, the
Government in the Sunshine Act of
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) (‘‘the
Sunshine Act’’), governing Federal
statutes and regulations, and established
DoD policies and procedures. Under the
provisions of 10 U.S.C. 2113a(b), the
Board shall be composed of 15
members, appointed or designated as
follows:
a. Nine persons outstanding in the
field of health care, higher education
administration, or public policy, who
shall be appointed from civilian life by
the Secretary of Defense;
b. The Secretary of Defense, or his
designee, who shall be an ex-officio
member;
c. The Surgeons General of the
Uniformed Services, who shall be exofficio members; and
d. The President of the University,
who shall be a non-voting, ex-officio
member.
As directed by 10 U.S.C. 2113a(c), the
term of office for each member of the
Board (other than ex-officio members)
shall be six years except that:
a. Any member appointed to fill a
vacancy occurring before the expiration
of the term for which his predecessor
was appointed shall be appointed for
the remainder of such term; and,
b. Any member whose term of office
has expired shall continue to serve until
his successor is appointed.
In accordance with 10 U.S.C.
2113a(d), one of the members of the
Board (other than an ex-officio member)
shall be designated as Chair by the
Secretary of Defense and shall be
presiding officer of the Board.
Board members that are not ex-officio
members shall be appointed by the
Secretary of Defense and their
appointments will be renewed on an
annual basis according to DoD policies
and procedures.
Each member, based upon his or her
individual professional experience,
provides his or her best judgment on the
matters before the Board, and he or she
does so in a manner that is free from
conflict of interest. Board members who
are not full-time or permanent part-time
Federal officers or employees, will be
appointed as experts or consultants
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3109 to serve as
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special government employee (SGE)
members. Board members who are fulltime or permanent part-time Federal
officers or employees will serve as
regular government employee (RGE)
members pursuant to 41 CFR 102–
3.130(a). No member may serve more
than two consecutive terms of service
without Secretary of Defense or Deputy
Secretary of Defense approval.
Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2113a(e), Board
members (other than ex-officio
members), while attending conference
or meetings or while otherwise
performing their duties as members,
shall be entitled to receive
compensation at a rate to be fixed by the
Secretary of Defense. Each member is
reimbursed for travel and per diem as it
pertains to official business of the
Board.
DoD, when necessary and consistent
with the Board’s mission and DoD
policies and procedures, may establish
subcommittees, task forces, or working
groups to support the Board.
Establishment of subcommittees will be
based upon a written determination, to
include terms of reference, by the
Secretary of Defense, the Deputy
Secretary of Defense, or the USD(P&R),
as the Board’s Sponsor.
Such subcommittees will not work
independently of the Board and will
report all of their recommendations and
advice solely to the Board for full and
open deliberation and discussion.
Subcommittees, task forces, or working
groups have no authority to make
decisions and recommendations,
verbally or in writing, on behalf of the
Board. No subcommittee or any of its
members can update or report, verbally
or in writing, on behalf of the Board,
directly to the DoD or any Federal
officers or employees.
Each member, based upon his or her
individual professional experience,
provides his or her best judgment on the
matters before the Board, and he or she
does so in a manner that is free from
conflict of interest. All subcommittee
members will be appointed by the
Secretary of Defense or the Deputy
Secretary of Defense to a term of service
of one-to-four years, with annual
renewals, even if the individual is
already a member of the Board.
Subcommittee members will not serve
more than two consecutive terms of
service, unless authorized by the
Secretary of Defense or the Deputy
Secretary of Defense. Subcommittee
members who are not full-time or
permanent part-time Federal officers or
employees will be appointed as an
expert or consultant pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 3109, to serve as a SGE member.
Subcommittee members who are full-
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time or permanent part-time Federal
officers or employees will be appointed
pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.130(a), to
serve as a RGE member. With the
exception of reimbursement of official
travel and per diem related to the Board
or its subcommittees, subcommittee
members will serve without
compensation.
All subcommittees operate under the
provisions of FACA, the Sunshine Act,
governing Federal statutes and
regulations, and established DoD
policies and procedures.
The Board’s Designated Federal
Officer (DFO) must be a full-time or
permanent part-time DoD officer or
employee, appointed in accordance
with established DoD policies and
procedures. The Board’s DFO is
required to attend at all meetings of the
Board and its subcommittees for the
entire duration of each and every
meeting. However, in the absence of the
Board’s DFO, a properly approved
Alternate DFO, duly appointed to the
Board according to established DoD
policies and procedures, must attend
the entire duration of all meetings of the
Board and its subcommittees.
The DFO, or the Alternate DFO, calls
all meetings of the Board and its
subcommittees; prepares and approves
all meeting agendas; and adjourns any
meeting when the DFO, or the Alternate
DFO, determines adjournment to be in
the public interest or required by
governing regulations or DoD policies
and procedures.
Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and
102–3.140, the public or interested
organizations may submit written
statements to Board membership about
the Board’s mission and functions.
Written statements may be submitted at
any time or in response to the stated
agenda of planned meeting of the Board.
All written statements shall be
submitted to the DFO for the Board, and
this individual will ensure that the
written statements are provided to the
membership for their consideration.
Contact information for the Board’s DFO
can be obtained from the GSA’s FACA
Database—https://
www.facadatabase.gov/.
The DFO, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–
3.150, will announce planned meetings
of the Board. The DFO, at that time, may
provide additional guidance on the
submission of written statements that
are in response to the stated agenda for
the planned meeting in question.
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Dated: April 15, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015–08977 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
President’s Council of Advisors on
Science and Technology
Office of Science, Department
of Energy.
ACTION: Notice of partially-closed
meeting.
AGENCY:
This notice sets forth the
schedule and summary agenda for a
partially-closed meeting of the
President’s Council of Advisors on
Science and Technology (PCAST). The
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.
L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that
public notice of these meetings be
announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: May 15, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
the National Academy of Sciences, 2101
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington,
DC in the Lecture Room.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Information regarding the meeting
agenda, time, location, and how to
register for the meeting is available on
the PCAST Web site at: https://
whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. A live video
webcast and an archive of the webcast
after the event are expected to be
available at https://whitehouse.gov/ostp/
pcast. The archived video will be
available within one week of the
meeting. Questions about the meeting
should be directed to Dr. Ashley Predith
at apredith@ostp.eop.gov, (202) 456–
4444. Please note that public seating for
this meeting is limited and is available
on a first-come, first-served basis.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
President’s Council of Advisors on
Science and Technology (PCAST) is an
advisory group of the nation’s leading
scientists and engineers, appointed by
the President to augment the science
and technology advice available to him
from inside the White House, cabinet
departments, and other Federal
agencies. See the Executive Order at
https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast.
PCAST is consulted about and provides
analyses and recommendations
concerning a wide range of issues where
understandings from the domains of
science, technology, and innovation
may bear on the policy choices before
the President. PCAST is co-chaired by
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Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the
President for Science and Technology,
and Director, Office of Science and
Technology Policy, Executive Office of
the President, The White House; and Dr.
Eric S. Lander, President, Broad
Institute of the Massachusetts Institute
of Technology and Harvard.
Type of Meeting: Partially Closed.
Proposed Schedule and Agenda: The
President’s Council of Advisors on
Science and Technology (PCAST) is
scheduled to meet in open session on
May 15, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
p.m.
Open Portion of Meeting: During this
open meeting, PCAST is scheduled to
hear from speakers about the
Quadrennial Energy Review and about
the Precision Medicine Initiative. The
Council will discuss and hear remarks
about reimagining business roles to
address significant societal challenges.
Additional information and the agenda,
including any changes that arise, will be
posted at the PCAST Web site at:
https://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast.
Closed Portion of the Meeting: PCAST
may hold a closed meeting of
approximately 1 hour with the President
on May 15, 2015, which must take place
in the White House for the President’s
scheduling convenience and to maintain
Secret Service protection. This meeting
will be closed to the public because
such portion of the meeting is likely to
disclose matters that are to be kept
secret in the interest of national defense
or foreign policy under 5 U.S.C.
552b(c)(1).
Public Comments: It is the policy of
the PCAST to accept written public
comments of any length, and to
accommodate oral public comments
whenever possible. The PCAST expects
that public statements presented at its
meetings will not be repetitive of
previously submitted oral or written
statements.
The public comment period for this
meeting will take place on May 15, 2015
at a time specified in the meeting
agenda posted on the PCAST Web site
at https://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast.
This public comment period is designed
only for substantive commentary on
PCAST’s work, not for business
marketing purposes.
Oral Comments: To be considered for
the public speaker list at the meeting,
interested parties should register to
speak at https://whitehouse.gov/ostp/
pcast, no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern
Time on May 7, 2015. Phone or email
reservations will not be accepted. To
accommodate as many speakers as
possible, the time for public comments
will be limited to two (2) minutes per
person, with a total public comment
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period of up to 15 minutes. If more
speakers register than there is space
available on the agenda, PCAST will
randomly select speakers from among
those who applied. Those not selected
to present oral comments may always
file written comments with the
committee. Speakers are requested to
bring at least 25 copies of their oral
comments for distribution to the PCAST
members.
Written Comments: Although written
comments are accepted continuously,
written comments should be submitted
to PCAST no later than 12:00 p.m.
Eastern Time on May 7, 2015 so that the
comments may be made available to the
PCAST members prior to this meeting
for their consideration. Information
regarding how to submit comments and
documents to PCAST is available at
https://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast in the
section entitled ‘‘Connect with PCAST.’’
Please note that because PCAST
operates under the provisions of FACA,
all public comments and/or
presentations will be treated as public
documents and will be made available
for public inspection, including being
posted on the PCAST Web site.
Meeting Accommodations:
Individuals requiring special
accommodation to access this public
meeting should contact Dr. Ashley
Predith at least ten business days prior
to the meeting so that appropriate
arrangements can be made.
Issued in Washington, DC, on April 14,
2015.
LaTanya R. Butler,
Deputy Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Environmental Management SiteSpecific Advisory Board, Portsmouth
Department of Energy (DOE).
Notice of open meeting.
AGENCY:
ACTION:
This notice announces a
meeting of the Environmental
Management Site-Specific Advisory
Board (EM SSAB), Portsmouth. The
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.
L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that
public notice of this meeting be
announced in the Federal Register.
DATES: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 6:00
p.m.
SUMMARY:
Ohio State University,
Endeavor Center, 1862 Shyville Road,
Piketon, Ohio 45661.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg
Simonton, Alternate Deputy Designated
ADDRESSES:
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory
Committees
AGENCY: Department of Defense.
ACTION: Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to
announce that it is renewing the charter for the Board of Regents,
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (``the Board'').
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee
Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703-692-5952.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This committee's charter is being renewed
pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2113a and in accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and 41
CFR 102-3.50(a).
The Board is a statutory Federal advisory committee that, assists
the Secretary of Defense in an advisory capacity in carrying out the
Secretary's responsibility to conduct the business of
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the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (``the
University''). The Board shall provide advice and recommendations on
academic and administrative matters critical to the full accreditation
and successful operation of the University.
The DoD, through the Office of the USD(P&R), provides support, as
deemed necessary, for the Board's performance and functions, and
ensures compliance with the requirements of the FACA, the Government in
the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) (``the Sunshine
Act''), governing Federal statutes and regulations, and established DoD
policies and procedures. Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 2113a(b),
the Board shall be composed of 15 members, appointed or designated as
follows:
a. Nine persons outstanding in the field of health care, higher
education administration, or public policy, who shall be appointed from
civilian life by the Secretary of Defense;
b. The Secretary of Defense, or his designee, who shall be an ex-
officio member;
c. The Surgeons General of the Uniformed Services, who shall be ex-
officio members; and
d. The President of the University, who shall be a non-voting, ex-
officio member.
As directed by 10 U.S.C. 2113a(c), the term of office for each
member of the Board (other than ex-officio members) shall be six years
except that:
a. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the
expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be
appointed for the remainder of such term; and,
b. Any member whose term of office has expired shall continue to
serve until his successor is appointed.
In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2113a(d), one of the members of the
Board (other than an ex-officio member) shall be designated as Chair by
the Secretary of Defense and shall be presiding officer of the Board.
Board members that are not ex-officio members shall be appointed by
the Secretary of Defense and their appointments will be renewed on an
annual basis according to DoD policies and procedures.
Each member, based upon his or her individual professional
experience, provides his or her best judgment on the matters before the
Board, and he or she does so in a manner that is free from conflict of
interest. Board members who are not full-time or permanent part-time
Federal officers or employees, will be appointed as experts or
consultants pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3109 to serve as special government
employee (SGE) members. Board members who are full-time or permanent
part-time Federal officers or employees will serve as regular
government employee (RGE) members pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.130(a). No
member may serve more than two consecutive terms of service without
Secretary of Defense or Deputy Secretary of Defense approval.
Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2113a(e), Board members (other than ex-
officio members), while attending conference or meetings or while
otherwise performing their duties as members, shall be entitled to
receive compensation at a rate to be fixed by the Secretary of Defense.
Each member is reimbursed for travel and per diem as it pertains to
official business of the Board.
DoD, when necessary and consistent with the Board's mission and DoD
policies and procedures, may establish subcommittees, task forces, or
working groups to support the Board. Establishment of subcommittees
will be based upon a written determination, to include terms of
reference, by the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of
Defense, or the USD(P&R), as the Board's Sponsor.
Such subcommittees will not work independently of the Board and
will report all of their recommendations and advice solely to the Board
for full and open deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees, task
forces, or working groups have no authority to make decisions and
recommendations, verbally or in writing, on behalf of the Board. No
subcommittee or any of its members can update or report, verbally or in
writing, on behalf of the Board, directly to the DoD or any Federal
officers or employees.
Each member, based upon his or her individual professional
experience, provides his or her best judgment on the matters before the
Board, and he or she does so in a manner that is free from conflict of
interest. All subcommittee members will be appointed by the Secretary
of Defense or the Deputy Secretary of Defense to a term of service of
one-to-four years, with annual renewals, even if the individual is
already a member of the Board. Subcommittee members will not serve more
than two consecutive terms of service, unless authorized by the
Secretary of Defense or the Deputy Secretary of Defense. Subcommittee
members who are not full-time or permanent part-time Federal officers
or employees will be appointed as an expert or consultant pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 3109, to serve as a SGE member. Subcommittee members who are
full-time or permanent part-time Federal officers or employees will be
appointed pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.130(a), to serve as a RGE member.
With the exception of reimbursement of official travel and per diem
related to the Board or its subcommittees, subcommittee members will
serve without compensation.
All subcommittees operate under the provisions of FACA, the
Sunshine Act, governing Federal statutes and regulations, and
established DoD policies and procedures.
The Board's Designated Federal Officer (DFO) must be a full-time or
permanent part-time DoD officer or employee, appointed in accordance
with established DoD policies and procedures. The Board's DFO is
required to attend at all meetings of the Board and its subcommittees
for the entire duration of each and every meeting. However, in the
absence of the Board's DFO, a properly approved Alternate DFO, duly
appointed to the Board according to established DoD policies and
procedures, must attend the entire duration of all meetings of the
Board and its subcommittees.
The DFO, or the Alternate DFO, calls all meetings of the Board and
its subcommittees; prepares and approves all meeting agendas; and
adjourns any meeting when the DFO, or the Alternate DFO, determines
adjournment to be in the public interest or required by governing
regulations or DoD policies and procedures.
Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, the public or
interested organizations may submit written statements to Board
membership about the Board's mission and functions. Written statements
may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of
planned meeting of the Board.
All written statements shall be submitted to the DFO for the Board,
and this individual will ensure that the written statements are
provided to the membership for their consideration. Contact information
for the Board's DFO can be obtained from the GSA's FACA Database--
https://www.facadatabase.gov/.
The DFO, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150, will announce planned
meetings of the Board. The DFO, at that time, may provide additional
guidance on the submission of written statements that are in response
to the stated agenda for the planned meeting in question.
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Dated: April 15, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-08977 Filed 4-17-15; 8:45 am]
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