Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees, 72032-72033 [E8-28148]

Download as PDF 72032 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 229 / Wednesday, November 26, 2008 / Notices Dated: November 18, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8–28149 Filed 11–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Health Board (DHB) Meeting Department of Defense. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.150, and in accordance with section 10(a)(2) of Public Law, the following meeting of the Defense Health Board (DHB) is announced: DATES: December 15, 2008 (8 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Open Session)) and December 16, 2008 (8 a.m.–9 a.m. (Open Session)). ADDRESSES: Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colonel Roger L. Gibson, Executive Secretary, Defense Health Board, Five Skyline Place, 5111 Leesburg Pike, Suite 810, Falls Church, Virginia 22041–3206, (703) 681–8448, EXT. 1228, Fax: (703) 681–3317, roger.gibson@ha.osd.mil. Additional information, agenda updates, and meeting registration are available online at the Defense Health Board Web site, https://www.ha.osd.mil/ dhb. The public is encouraged to register for the meeting. If special accommodations are required to attend (sign language, wheelchair accessibility) please contact Ms. Lisa Jarrett at (703) 681–8448 ext. 1280 by December 5, 2008. Written statements may be mailed to the above address, e-mailed to dhb@ha.osd.mil or faxed to (703) 681– 3317. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to provide briefings and updates for Board members on topics related to ongoing Board business. Agenda: On December 15–16, 2008, the Board will receive updates on the activities from the following Defense Health Board subcommittees: Traumatic Brain Injury Family Caregiver’s Panel Update, Traumatic Brain Injury External Advisory Subcommittee, Psychological Health Subcommittee, Military Occupational/Environmental Health & mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:30 Nov 25, 2008 Jkt 217001 Medical Surveillance Subcommittee, DHB Task Force on the Review of the DoD Biological Defense Research Program, Health Care Delivery Subcommittee, DHB Review Panel for the Establishment of the Joint Pathology Center, and the National Capital Region Base Realignment and Closure (NCR BRAC) Advisory Panel. The Board will also hold an administrative session in concert with the meeting. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165 and subject availability of space, the Defense Health Board meeting from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on December 15, 2008 and from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. on December 16, 2008 is open to the public. Any member of the public wishing to provide input to the Defense Health Board should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102–3.140(C) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the procedures described in this notice. Written statement should be not longer than two type-written pages and must address the following detail: The issue, discussion, and a recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included as needed to establish the appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary background information. Individuals desiring to submit a written statement may do so through the Board’s Designated Federal Officer at the address detailed below at any point. However, if the written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is subject to this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Health Board until the next open meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the Defense Health Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Health Board before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the Chairperson and the Designated Federal Officer may choose to invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Defense Health Board Chairperson, may, if desired, allot a specific amount of time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Defense Health Board. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: November 19, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8–28146 Filed 11–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary U.S. Nuclear Command and Control System Comprehensive Review Advisory Committee Department of Defense. Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: On November 17, 2008 (73 FR 67841–67842), the Department of Defense announced a closed meeting of the U.S. Nuclear Command and Control System Comprehensive Review Advisory Committee. The notice is being published to provide a change in the meeting location. All other information remains the same. DATES: December 3, 2008 (0830–1630) and December 4, 2008 (0830–1700). ADDRESSES: Northrop Grumman Meeting Facility, 1000 Wilson Blvd., Arlington, VA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. William L. Jones, (703) 681–8681, U.S. Nuclear Command and Control System Support Staff (NSS), Skyline 3, 5201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 500, Falls Church, Virginia 22041. Dated: November 19, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8–28147 Filed 11–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees Department of Defense. Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: 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 102–3.65, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (hereafter referred to as the Board). The Board is a non-discretionary federal advisory committee established E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1 mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 229 / Wednesday, November 26, 2008 / Notices by Section 601(c) of Title VI of Public Law 108–183. The Board provides review and oversight of the Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program, and makes such recommendations on modifications in the mission or procedures of the Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program as it considers appropriate as a result of the audits conducted under the authority of Section 601(c)(3)(A) of Title VI of Public Law 108–183. Specifically, the Board shall— 1. Conduct periodic, random audits of dose reconstructions under the Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program and of decisions by the Department of Veterans Affairs on claims for service connection of radiogenic diseases; 2. Assist the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency in communicating to veterans information on the mission, procedures, and evidentiary requirements of the Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program; 3. Carry out such other activities with respect to the review and oversight of the Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program as the Secretary of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly specify; and 4. Make recommendations on modifications to the mission and procedures of the Dose Reconstruction Program as the Board considers appropriate as a result of the audits. The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology & Logistics) or designee, as well as, the Department of Veterans Affairs may act upon the Board’s advice and recommendations. The Board Membership shall be composed of— 1. At least one expert in historical dose reconstruction of the type conducted under the Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program; 2. At least one expert in radiation health matters; 3. At least one expert in risk communications matters; 4. A representative of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and a representative of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and 5. At least three veterans, including at least one veteran who is a member of an atomic veterans group. Board Members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not fulltime federal officers or employees, shall be appointed as experts and consultants under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109. These individuals, serving as Special Government Employees, shall be appointed on an annual basis by the Secretary of Defense, and shall with the exception of travel and per diem for VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:30 Nov 25, 2008 Jkt 217001 official travel, shall serve without compensation, unless otherwise authorized by the appointing authority. The Chairperson of the Board shall be selected by the sponsors, the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. The Board shall be authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission, and these subcommittees or working groups shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976, and other appropriate federal regulations. Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of the chartered Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Board for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees or workgroups have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Board nor can they report directly to the Department of Defense or any federal officers or employees who are not Board members. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Jim Freeman, Deputy Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703–601–6128. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board shall meet at the call of the Board’s Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Board’s chairperson. The Designated Federal Officer, pursuant to DoD policy, shall be a full-time or permanent part-time DoD employee, and shall be appointed in accordance with established DoD policies and procedures. The Designated Federal Officer or duly appointed Alternate Designated Federal Officer shall attend all committee meetings and subcommittee meetings. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction 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 Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction. All written statements shall be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer for the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction, and this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Contact information for the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction’s Designated Federal PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 72033 Officer can be obtained from the GSA’s FACA Database—https://www.fido.gov/ facadatabase/public.asp. The Designated Federal Officer, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150, will announce planned meetings of the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction. The Designated Federal Officer, 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. Dated: November 19, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8–28148 Filed 11–25–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy [Docket ID: USN–2008–0059] Notice of Proposed Information Collection; Comment Request Department of the Navy, DoD. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Navy Recruiting Command announces a proposed extension of an approved public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. DATES: Consideration will be given to all comments received by January 26, 2009. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by docket number and title, by any of the following methods: • Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. • Mail: Federal Docket Management System Office, 1160 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–1160. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name, docket E:\FR\FM\26NON1.SGM 26NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 229 (Wednesday, November 26, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72032-72033]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-28148]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees

AGENCY: Department of Defense.

ACTION: Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: 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 102-3.65, the 
Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for 
the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (hereafter referred 
to as the Board).
    The Board is a non-discretionary federal advisory committee 
established

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by Section 601(c) of Title VI of Public Law 108-183. The Board provides 
review and oversight of the Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program, and 
makes such recommendations on modifications in the mission or 
procedures of the Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program as it considers 
appropriate as a result of the audits conducted under the authority of 
Section 601(c)(3)(A) of Title VI of Public Law 108-183.
    Specifically, the Board shall--
    1. Conduct periodic, random audits of dose reconstructions under 
the Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program and of decisions by the 
Department of Veterans Affairs on claims for service connection of 
radiogenic diseases;
    2. Assist the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Threat 
Reduction Agency in communicating to veterans information on the 
mission, procedures, and evidentiary requirements of the Radiation Dose 
Reconstruction Program;
    3. Carry out such other activities with respect to the review and 
oversight of the Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program as the Secretary 
of Defense and Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall jointly specify; and
    4. Make recommendations on modifications to the mission and 
procedures of the Dose Reconstruction Program as the Board considers 
appropriate as a result of the audits.
    The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology & 
Logistics) or designee, as well as, the Department of Veterans Affairs 
may act upon the Board's advice and recommendations.
    The Board Membership shall be composed of--
    1. At least one expert in historical dose reconstruction of the 
type conducted under the Radiation Dose Reconstruction Program;
    2. At least one expert in radiation health matters;
    3. At least one expert in risk communications matters;
    4. A representative of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency and a 
representative of the Department of Veterans Affairs; and
    5. At least three veterans, including at least one veteran who is a 
member of an atomic veterans group.
    Board Members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not 
full-time federal officers or employees, shall be appointed as experts 
and consultants under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109. These 
individuals, serving as Special Government Employees, shall be 
appointed on an annual basis by the Secretary of Defense, and shall 
with the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, shall 
serve without compensation, unless otherwise authorized by the 
appointing authority.
    The Chairperson of the Board shall be selected by the sponsors, the 
Department of Veterans Affairs and the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.
    The Board shall be authorized to establish subcommittees, as 
necessary and consistent with its mission, and these subcommittees or 
working groups shall operate under the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 
1976, and other appropriate federal regulations.
    Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of 
the chartered Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction, and 
shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Board for full 
deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees or workgroups have no 
authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Board nor can 
they report directly to the Department of Defense or any federal 
officers or employees who are not Board members.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Jim Freeman, Deputy Committee 
Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703-601-6128.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board shall meet at the call of the 
Board's Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Board's 
chairperson. The Designated Federal Officer, pursuant to DoD policy, 
shall be a full-time or permanent part-time DoD employee, and shall be 
appointed in accordance with established DoD policies and procedures. 
The Designated Federal Officer or duly appointed Alternate Designated 
Federal Officer shall attend all committee meetings and subcommittee 
meetings.
    Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, the public or 
interested organizations may submit written statements to the Veterans' 
Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction 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 Veterans' 
Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction.
    All written statements shall be submitted to the Designated Federal 
Officer for the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction, and 
this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to 
the membership for their consideration. Contact information for the 
Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction's Designated Federal 
Officer can be obtained from the GSA's FACA Database--https://
www.fido.gov/facadatabase/public.asp.
    The Designated Federal Officer, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150, will 
announce planned meetings of the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose 
Reconstruction. The Designated Federal Officer, 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.

    Dated: November 19, 2008.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E8-28148 Filed 11-25-08; 8:45 am]
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