Federal Advisory Committee; Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation Board of Visitors; Charter Renewal, 5287-5288 [2010-2162]

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AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: Pursuant to section 1082 of Public Law 110–181 (122 Stat. 337), the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, (5 U.S.C., Appendix), the VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:52 Feb 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and 41 CFR 102– 3.65, the Department of Defense established the Advisory Panel on Department of Defense Capabilities for Support of Civil Authorities After Certain Incidents (hereafter referred to as the Panel) on November 14, 2008. The Panel was established to carry out an assessment of the Department’s capabilities to provide support to U.S. civil authorities in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosive incident. While the Panel’s mission remains unchanged, section 1034 of Public Law 111–84 added additional tasks to be performed by the Panel: The Department intends to modify the Panel’s existing charter to reflect this change directed by Congress. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Deputy Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703–601–6128. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Charter Modification Written Statements Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, the public or interested organizations are reminded that they may submit written statements to the Panel membership about its mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of planned meeting of the Panel. All written statements shall be submitted to the Panel’s Designated Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Federal Officer. This individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Contact information for the Designated Federal Officer may 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 Panel. 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: January 28, 2010. Mitchell S. Bryman, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2010–2163 Filed 2–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary The Panel is non-discretionary federal advisory committee that was established to assess the Department’s capabilities to provide support to U.S. civil authorities in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or highyield explosive incident. While the Panel’s mission remains unchanged, section 1034 of Public Law 111–84 added the following tasks to be performed by the Panel: 1. Assess the adequacy of the process and methodology by which the Department of Defense establishes, maintains, and resources forces to provide support to civil authorities in the event of a chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, or high-yield explosive incident. 2. Assess the adequacy of the resources planned and programmed by the Department to ensure the preparedness and capability of its forces to provide such support. The Department of Defense intends to modify the Panel’s existing charter to reflect this change directed by Congress. PO 00000 5287 Sfmt 4703 Federal Advisory Committee; Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation Board of Visitors; Charter Renewal Department of Defense (DoD). 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 102–3.50, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation Board of Visitors (hereafter referred to as the Board). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Deputy Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703–601–6128. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is a non-discretionary federal advisory committee and shall examine and advise on overall management and governance of the Department of Defense. The Board shall provide the Secretary of Defense, through the Secretary of the Army, independent advice and recommendations on matters pertaining to the operations and management of the Institute. Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 2166(e), the Board shall: a. Inquire into the curriculum instructions, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, and academic methods of the E:\FR\FM\02FEN1.SGM 02FEN1 mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES 5288 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 21 / Tuesday, February 2, 2010 / Notices Institute that the Board decides to consider, and any other matter that the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate. b. Review the curriculum to determine whether it adheres to U.S. doctrine, complies with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, and is consistent with U.S. policy goals toward the Western Hemisphere. c. Determine whether the Institute emphasizes human rights, including the rule of law, due process, civilian control of the military, and the role of the military in a democratic society. As prescribed by 10 U.S.C. 2166(e)(1), as amended, the Board will be composed of no less than 14 members: a. Two Members of the Senate (the Chair and Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee or their designees); b. Two Members of the House of Representatives (the Chair and Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee or their designees); c. One person designated by the Secretary of State; the senior military officer responsible for training and education in the U.S. Army (or designee); the commanders of the combatant commands with geographic responsibility for the Western Hemisphere (or designee); and d. Six persons designated by the Secretary of Defense, including, to the extent practicable, persons from academia, religious institutions, and human rights communities. Board members shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense, and their appointments will be renewed on an annual basis. Board members appointed by the Secretary of Defense shall be appointed for a 2-year term, which may be extended for an additional term of 2 years. Those members, who are not fulltime or permanent part-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. With the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, Board Members shall serve without compensation. Whenever possible, appointments shall be staggered to avoid complete turnover of Board’s Members at any one time. In addition, the Board may be assisted by non-voting subject matter experts or consultants. These consultants are designated at the request of the Board by the Secretary of the Army with the concurrence of the Secretary of Defense. With DoD approval, the Board is authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:52 Feb 01, 2010 Jkt 220001 mission. 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 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and other appropriate Federal statutes and regulations. Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of the chartered Board, 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. Subcommittee members, who are not Board members, shall be appointed in the same manner as the Board members. The Board shall meet at the call of the Board’s Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Chairperson. The estimated number of Board meetings is two per year. The Designated Federal Officer, pursuant to DoD policy, shall be a fulltime or permanent part-time DoD employee, and shall be appointed in accordance with established DoD policies and procedures. In addition, the Designated Federal Officer is required to be in attendance at all meetings, however, in the absence of the Designated Federal Officer, the Alternate Designated Federal Officer shall attend the meeting. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the Board’s mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of planned meetings of the Board. All written statements shall be submitted to the Board’s Designated Federal Officer, 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 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. PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: January 28, 2010. Mitchell S. Bryman, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2010–2162 Filed 2–1–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces Code Committee Meeting ACTION: Notice of public meeting. 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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Federal Advisory Committee; Western Hemisphere Institute for 
Security Cooperation Board of Visitors; Charter Renewal

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

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 102-3.50, the 
Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for 
the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation Board of 
Visitors (hereafter referred to as the Board).

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

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board is a non-discretionary federal 
advisory committee and shall examine and advise on overall management 
and governance of the Department of Defense.
    The Board shall provide the Secretary of Defense, through the 
Secretary of the Army, independent advice and recommendations on 
matters pertaining to the operations and management of the Institute. 
Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 2166(e), the Board shall:
    a. Inquire into the curriculum instructions, physical equipment, 
fiscal affairs, and academic methods of the

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Institute that the Board decides to consider, and any other matter that 
the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate.
    b. Review the curriculum to determine whether it adheres to U.S. 
doctrine, complies with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, and is 
consistent with U.S. policy goals toward the Western Hemisphere.
    c. Determine whether the Institute emphasizes human rights, 
including the rule of law, due process, civilian control of the 
military, and the role of the military in a democratic society.
    As prescribed by 10 U.S.C. 2166(e)(1), as amended, the Board will 
be composed of no less than 14 members:
    a. Two Members of the Senate (the Chair and Ranking Member of the 
Armed Services Committee or their designees);
    b. Two Members of the House of Representatives (the Chair and 
Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee or their designees);
    c. One person designated by the Secretary of State; the senior 
military officer responsible for training and education in the U.S. 
Army (or designee); the commanders of the combatant commands with 
geographic responsibility for the Western Hemisphere (or designee); and
    d. Six persons designated by the Secretary of Defense, including, 
to the extent practicable, persons from academia, religious 
institutions, and human rights communities.
    Board members shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense, and 
their appointments will be renewed on an annual basis. Board members 
appointed by the Secretary of Defense shall be appointed for a 2-year 
term, which may be extended for an additional term of 2 years. Those 
members, who are not full-time or permanent part-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. 
With the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, Board 
Members shall serve without compensation.
    Whenever possible, appointments shall be staggered to avoid 
complete turnover of Board's Members at any one time. In addition, the 
Board may be assisted by non-voting subject matter experts or 
consultants. These consultants are designated at the request of the 
Board by the Secretary of the Army with the concurrence of the 
Secretary of Defense.
    With DoD approval, the Board is authorized to establish 
subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission. 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 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and other appropriate 
Federal statutes and regulations.
    Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of 
the chartered Board, 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.
    Subcommittee members, who are not Board members, shall be appointed 
in the same manner as the Board members.
    The Board shall meet at the call of the Board's Designated Federal 
Officer, in consultation with the Chairperson. The estimated number of 
Board meetings is two per year.
    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. In 
addition, the Designated Federal Officer is required to be in 
attendance at all meetings, however, in the absence of the Designated 
Federal Officer, the Alternate Designated Federal Officer shall attend 
the meeting.
    Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, the public or 
interested organizations may submit written statements to the Board's 
mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time 
or in response to the stated agenda of planned meetings of the Board.
    All written statements shall be submitted to the Board's Designated 
Federal Officer, 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 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: January 28, 2010.
Mitchell S. Bryman,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2010-2162 Filed 2-1-10; 8:45 am]
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