Federal Advisory Committee Charter, 29679-29680 [E9-14095]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 119 / Tuesday, June 23, 2009 / Notices Shell informed NMFS that they would no longer be conducting exploratory drilling in the 2008/2009 season and requested the withdrawal of their IHA application. During the time since submitting its January 2007 Beaufort Sea OCS Lease Exploration Plan for 2007– 2009 to the Minerals Management Service, Shell’s priority exploration drilling locations for its Beaufort Sea leases have changed. Dated: June 10, 2009. James H. Lecky, Director, Office of Protected Resources, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E9–14719 Filed 6–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Information Collection; Submission for OMB Review, Comment Request AGENCY: Corporation for National and Community Service. ACTION: Notice. Comments SUMMARY: The Corporation for National and Community Service (hereinafter the ‘‘Corporation’’), has submitted a public information collection request (ICR) entitled ‘‘AmeriCorps State and National Application and Reporting Instructions for Recovery Act Funding’’ to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, Public Law 104– 13, (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35). Copies of this ICR, with applicable supporting documentation, may be obtained by calling the Corporation for National and Community Service, Ms. Amy Borgstrom at (202) 606–6930. Individuals who use a telecommunications device for the deaf (TTY–TDD) may call (202) 565–2799 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted, identified by the title of the information collection activity, to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, Attn: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service, by any of the following two methods within 30 days from the date of publication in this Federal Register. (1) By fax to: (202) 395–6974, Attention: Ms. Sharon Mar, OMB Desk Officer for the Corporation for National and Community Service; and (2) Electronically by e-mail to: smar@omb.eop.gov. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:15 Jun 22, 2009 Jkt 217001 The OMB is particularly interested in comments which: • Evaluate whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the Corporation, including whether the information will have practical utility; • Evaluate the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information, including the validity of the methodology and assumptions used; • Propose ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and • Propose ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on those who are to respond, including through the use of appropriate automated, electronic, mechanical, or other technological collection techniques or other forms of information technology, e.g., permitting electronic submissions of responses. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A 60-day public comment Notice was published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. This comment period ended June 1, 2009. No comments were received. Description: The Corporation seeks to renew the AmeriCorps State and National Application Instructions for Recovery Act Funding. The purpose of this guidance is to assist current AmeriCorps State and National grantees in accessing American Recovery and Reinvestment Act funds to engage AmeriCorps members and community volunteers in efforts to stimulate the economy and to report on their activities. The current form is due to expire on September 30, 2009. Type of Review: Renewal, previously granted emergency approval by OMB on March 19, 2009. Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service. Title: AmeriCorps State and National Recovery Act Funding Application and Reporting Instructions. OMB Number: 3045–0132. Agency Number: None. Affected Public: Nonprofit organizations, State, Local and Tribal governments. Total Respondents: 250 respondents. Frequency: Once for applications and quarterly for one year for reports. Average Time per Response: 8 hours. Estimated Total Burden Hours: 10,000 hours. Total Burden Cost (capital/startup): None. Total Burden Cost (operating/ maintenance): None. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 29679 Dated: June 16, 2009. Lois Nembhard, Acting Director AmeriCorps State and National. [FR Doc. E9–14738 Filed 6–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6050–$$–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Federal Advisory Committee Charter Department of Defense. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of 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 102–3.65, the Department of Defense gives notice that it intends to renew the charter for the Defense Policy Board. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Jim Freeman, DoD Committee Management Office, 703–601–6128. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Policy Board, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.50(d), is a discretionary Federal advisory committee established to provide the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense, through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, independent, informed advice and opinion concerning matters of defense policy. The Board will focus on: (a) Issues central to strategic DoD planning; (b) policy implications of U.S. force structure and force modernization and transformation on DoD’s ability to execute U.S. defense strategy; (c) U.S. regional defense policies; and (d) any other research and analysis of topics raised by the Secretary of Defense, Deputy Secretary or Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. The Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) may act upon the Board’s advice and recommendations. The Defense Policy Board shall be comprised of no more than twenty-eight members, who have distinguished backgrounds in national security affairs, and no more than four of the members shall be Federal officers or employees. 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, and serve as Special Government Employees. Board members will be appointed to serve a term of two years, and their consultant appointments will be renewed annually. With the E:\FR\FM\23JNN1.SGM 23JNN1 29680 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 119 / Tuesday, June 23, 2009 / Notices exception of travel and per diem for official travel, Board members shall serve without compensation. The Secretary of Defense shall select the Board’s Chairperson from the membership at large. In addition, the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy may appoint consultants to advise the Board and Board’s task forces and these individuals shall have no voting privileges. The Defense Policy Board shall meet at the call of the Board’s Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Chairperson and the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. The Designated Federal Officer 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 Board meetings and subcommittee meetings. The Defense Policy 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 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and other appropriate Federal regulations. Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of the chartered Board, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Defense Policy 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 members of the Defense Policy Board. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the Defense Policy Board membership about the committee’s mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of planned meeting of the Defense Policy Board. All written statements shall be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Policy Board, and this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Contact information for the Designated Federal Officer can be obtained from the GSA’s FACA Database—https:// www.fido.gov/facadatabase/public.asp. VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:15 Jun 22, 2009 Jkt 217001 The Designated Federal Officer, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150, will announce planned meetings of the Defense Policy Board. 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: June 9, 2009. Morgan E. Frazier, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E9–14095 Filed 6–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Service AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), DoD. ACTION: Notice of meeting; correction. SUMMARY: The Department of Defense published a notice May 29, 2009 (74 FR 25719) announcing a meeting of the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services. This notice is being published to provide an updated agenda for the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael Molnar, Deputy to the Executive Director; 2850 Eisenhower Avenue, Suite 100, Alexandria, Virginia 22314; phone (888) 325–6640; fax (703) 325–6710; michael.molnar@wso.whs.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Agenda Thursday, June 25, 2009 8 a.m.–8:05 a.m.—Welcome and Administrative Remarks. 8:05 a.m.–8:10 a.m.—Opening Remarks. 8:10 a.m.–8:45 a.m.—Plan of the Day. 8:45 a.m.–9 a.m.—Break. 9 a.m.–10 a.m.—Quick Compass Briefing. 10 a.m.–12 p.m.—Subcommittee Work. 12 p.m.–1 p.m.—Noon Meal. 1 p.m.–2 p.m.—Cross-Subcommittee Briefs. 2 p.m.–2:15 p.m.—Break. 2:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m.—Ad Hoc Subcommittee work. 4:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.—Wrap-Up. Friday, June 26, 2009 8 a.m.–8:05 a.m.—Welcome and Administrative Remarks. 8:05 a.m.–8:10 a.m.—Opening Remarks. 8:10 a.m.–9:10 a.m.—Drill Sergeant and Instructor Briefing. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 9:10 a.m.–9:20 a.m.—Break. 9:20 a.m.–10:20 a.m.—Public Comment Period. 10:20 a.m.–10:30 a.m.—Break. 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.—Subcommittee work. 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.—Noon Meal. 12:30 p.m.–2 p.m.—Project Planning and Tentative Report Writing Process Decisions. 2 p.m.–2:15 p.m.—Break. 2:15 p.m.–4:15 p.m.—Continuation of Project Planning and Tentative Report Writing Process Decisions. 4:15 p.m.–4:30 p.m.—Wrap-up. Due to scheduling changes the Defense Task Force on Sexual Assault in the Military Services was unable to announce the agenda changes in the Federal Register for the 15-calendar days required by 41 CFR 102–3.150(a). Accordingly, the Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102– 3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement. Dated: June 17, 2009. Morgan E. Frazier, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E9–14671 Filed 6–22–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Audit Advisory Committee (DAAC) AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller), DoD. ACTION: Meeting notice. 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 102–3.150, the Department of Defense announces the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Defense Audit Advisory Committee will be held. DATES: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 beginning at 3 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: Pentagon, Room 3E754, Washington, DC. (Escort required, see below.) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Committee’s Designated Federal Officer (DFO) is Dave Smith, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Comptroller) (OUSD(C)), 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 3C653A, Washington, DC 20301–1155, dave.smith2@osd.mil, (703) 695–7000. 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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 119 (Tuesday, June 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 29679-29680]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-14095]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Federal Advisory Committee Charter

AGENCY: Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of 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 102-3.65, the 
Department of Defense gives notice that it intends to renew the charter 
for the Defense Policy Board.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Contact Jim Freeman, DoD Committee 
Management Office, 703-601-6128.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Defense Policy Board, pursuant to 41 CFR 
102-3.50(d), is a discretionary Federal advisory committee established 
to provide the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of 
Defense, through the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, 
independent, informed advice and opinion concerning matters of defense 
policy.
    The Board will focus on: (a) Issues central to strategic DoD 
planning; (b) policy implications of U.S. force structure and force 
modernization and transformation on DoD's ability to execute U.S. 
defense strategy; (c) U.S. regional defense policies; and (d) any other 
research and analysis of topics raised by the Secretary of Defense, 
Deputy Secretary or Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.
    The Under Secretary of Defense (Policy) may act upon the Board's 
advice and recommendations.
    The Defense Policy Board shall be comprised of no more than twenty-
eight members, who have distinguished backgrounds in national security 
affairs, and no more than four of the members shall be Federal officers 
or employees.
    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, and serve as 
Special Government Employees. Board members will be appointed to serve 
a term of two years, and their consultant appointments will be renewed 
annually. With the

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exception of travel and per diem for official travel, Board members 
shall serve without compensation.
    The Secretary of Defense shall select the Board's Chairperson from 
the membership at large. In addition, the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Policy may appoint consultants to advise the Board and Board's task 
forces and these individuals shall have no voting privileges.
    The Defense Policy Board shall meet at the call of the Board's 
Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Chairperson and 
the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy. The Designated Federal 
Officer 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 Board meetings and 
subcommittee meetings.
    The Defense Policy 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 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as 
amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as 
amended), and other appropriate Federal regulations.
    Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of 
the chartered Board, and shall report all their recommendations and 
advice to the Defense Policy 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 members of the Defense Policy Board.
    Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, the public or 
interested organizations may submit written statements to the Defense 
Policy Board membership about the committee's mission and functions. 
Written statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the 
stated agenda of planned meeting of the Defense Policy Board.
    All written statements shall be submitted to the Designated Federal 
Officer for the Defense Policy Board, and this individual will ensure 
that the written statements are provided to the membership for their 
consideration. Contact information for the 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 Defense Policy Board. 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: June 9, 2009.
Morgan E. Frazier,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E9-14095 Filed 6-22-09; 8:45 am]
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