Meeting of the Defense Science Board, 6766 [2011-2684]

Download as PDF 6766 Federal Register / Vol. 76, No. 26 / Tuesday, February 8, 2011 / Notices children’s toys for compliance with the mandatory toy safety standard ASTM F– 963 (which includes caps and toy guns). The Commission’s current action does not affect that stay of enforcement; accordingly, and as described in the December 28, 2009, notice (74 FR 68591–68592), such stay will continue until the respective notices of requirements for laboratory accreditation are published. Dated: February 1, 2011. Todd A. Stevenson, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2011–2704 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official at the address detailed below, at any point, however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Debra Rose, Executive Officer, Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301– 3140, via e-mail at debra.rose@osd.mil, or via phone at (703) 571–0084. Meeting of the Defense Science Board AGENCY: Department of Defense. Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings. Dated: February 3, 2011. Morgan F. Park, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. ACTION: [FR Doc. 2011–2684 Filed 2–7–11; 8:45 am] The Defense Science Board will meet in closed session on February 23–24, 2011; at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At this meeting, the Board will discuss interim finding and recommendations resulting from ongoing Task Force activities. The Board will also discuss plans for future consideration of scientific and technical aspects of specific strategies, tactics, and policies as they may affect the U.S. national defense posture and homeland security. In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and 41 CFR 102–3.155, the Department of Defense has determined that these Defense Science Board Quarterly meetings will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), with the coordination of the DoD Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that all sessions of these meetings will be closed to the public because they will be concerned throughout with matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals BILLING CODE 5001–06–P srobinson on DSKHWCL6B1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:16 Feb 07, 2011 Jkt 223001 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction; Meeting Defense Threat Reduction Agency, DoD. ACTION: Advisory Board meeting notice. AGENCY: 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), the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announce the following advisory board meeting of the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR). DATES: Friday, March 11, 2011, 8 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and from 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. The public is invited to attend. A public comment session is scheduled from 10:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Location: Hilton Arlington Hotel, 950 North Stafford Street, Arlington, VA 22203. SUMMARY: The Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction Toll Free at 1–866–657– VBDR (8237). Additional information may be found at https://vbdr.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of Meeting: To obtain, review, and evaluate information related to the Board’s mission to provide guidance and FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 oversight of the dose reconstruction and claims compensation programs for veterans of U.S.-sponsored atmospheric nuclear weapons tests from 1945–1962; veterans of the 1945–1946 occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan; and veterans who were prisoners of war in those regions at the conclusion of World War II. In addition, the advisory board will assist the VA and DTRA in communicating with the veterans. Meeting Agenda: The meeting will open with an introduction of the Board. After introductions, the remainder of the morning will include the following briefings: ‘‘Review of Atomic Veterans Epidemiology Study’’ by Dr. John Boice; ‘‘Review of Atomic Veterans Demographic Study’’ by Dr. John Lathrop; ‘‘Quality Review of Radiation Cases at the Jackson VARO’’, by VA STAR Representative; ‘‘Update on the Nuclear Test Personnel Review (NTPR) Dose Reconstruction Program’’, by Dr. Paul Blake; and ‘‘Update on the VA Radiation Claims Compensation Program for Veterans’’, by Mr. Brad Flohr. The morning session includes one half-hour open public comment session. The afternoon session will begin with a presentation on the VA/ DTRA/VBDR Atomic Veterans Communications Plan. Next, the four subcommittees established during the inaugural VBDR session will report on their activities since March 2010. These subcommittees consist of the following: Subcommittee on DTRA Dose Reconstruction Procedures; the Subcommittee on VA Claims Adjudication Procedures; the Subcommittee on Quality Management and VA Process Integration with DTRA Nuclear Test Personnel Review Program; and the Subcommittee on Communication and Outreach. The remainder of the meeting will be devoted to a discussion of the future of the VBDR. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is limited by the size of the meeting room. All persons must sign in legibly at the registration desk. Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140(c), interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction; statements maybe on the VBDR’s mission or in response to the March 11, 2011 meeting agenda. 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[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 26 (Tuesday, February 8, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 6766]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-2684]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Meeting of the Defense Science Board

AGENCY: Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board will meet in closed session on 
February 23-24, 2011; at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA.
    The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary 
of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, 
Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they 
affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At this 
meeting, the Board will discuss interim finding and recommendations 
resulting from ongoing Task Force activities. The Board will also 
discuss plans for future consideration of scientific and technical 
aspects of specific strategies, tactics, and policies as they may 
affect the U.S. national defense posture and homeland security.
    In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and 41 CFR 102-
3.155, the Department of Defense has determined that these Defense 
Science Board Quarterly meetings will be closed to the public. 
Specifically, the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology 
and Logistics), with the coordination of the DoD Office of General 
Counsel, has determined in writing that all sessions of these meetings 
will be closed to the public because they will be concerned throughout 
with matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1).
    Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration 
by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written 
statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal 
Official at the address detailed below, at any point, however, if a 
written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to 
the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be 
provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated 
Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense 
Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of 
the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of 
this notice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Debra Rose, Executive Officer, 
Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, 
DC 20301-3140, via e-mail at debra.rose@osd.mil, or via phone at (703) 
571-0084.

    Dated: February 3, 2011.
Morgan F. Park,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2011-2684 Filed 2-7-11; 8:45 am]
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