Meeting of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force, 61343-61344 [2013-24255]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 192 / Thursday, October 3, 2013 / Notices encouraged to register for the event in advance with the Designated Federal Officer, using the electronic mail and facsimile contact information found in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. The communication should include the registrant’s full name, title, affiliation or employer, email address, and daytime phone number. If applicable, include written comments and a request to speak during the oral comment session. (Oral comment requests must be accompanied by a summary of your presentation.) Registrations and written comments must be typed. Background: The National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force was established by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112–239). The Department of Defense sponsor for the Commission is the Director of Administration and Management, Office of the Secretary of Defense. The Commission is tasked to submit a report, containing a comprehensive study and recommendations, by February 1, 2014 to the President of the United States and the Congressional defense committees. The report will contain a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its recommendations for such legislation and administrative actions it may consider appropriate in light of the results of the study. The comprehensive study of the structure of the U.S. Air Force will determine whether, and how, the structure should be modified to best fulfill current and anticipated mission requirements for the U.S. Air Force in a manner consistent with available resources. Dated: September 30, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2013–24245 Filed 10–2–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Meeting of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force Director of Administration and Management, DoD. ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: The Department of Defense (DoD) announces that the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the National Commission on the SUMMARY: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:29 Oct 02, 2013 Jkt 232001 Structure of the Air Force (‘‘the Commission’’) will take place. DATES: Date of Open Meeting, including Hearing and Commission Discussion: Thursday, October 24, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday, October 25, 2013, from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. Registration will begin at 12:30 p.m. on October 24, 2013 and again at 8:00 a.m. on October 25, 2013. ADDRESSES: 2521 South Clark Street, Suite 200, Crystal City, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Marcia Moore, Designated Federal Officer, National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force, 1950 Defense Pentagon, Room 3A874, Washington, DC 20301–1950. Email: marcia.l.moore12.civ@mail.mil. Desk (703) 545–9113. Facsimile (703) 692– 5625. Information can also be found at the following Web site: https:// afcommission.whs.mil/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 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 Meeting: The members of the Commission will hear testimony from individual witnesses and then will discuss testimonies, site visits, and other data collected to date. Agenda: The agenda for October 24– 25, 2013 tentatively includes testimony from representatives of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Government Accountability Office, leaders of the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Air Force Reserve, U.S. Air National Guard, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, and other leadership from the Department of Defense. The meeting will adjourn following the Commissioners’ deliberations. These witnesses are also asked to address the evaluation factors under consideration by the Commission for a U.S. Air Force structure that—(a) Meets current and anticipated requirements of the combatant commands; (b) achieves an appropriate balance between the regular and reserve components of the Air Force, taking advantage of the unique strengths and capabilities of each; (c) ensures that the regular and reserve components of the Air Force have the capacity needed to support current and anticipated homeland defense and disaster assistance missions in the United States; (d) provides for sufficient numbers of regular members of the Air Force to provide a base of trained personnel from which the PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 61343 personnel of the reserve components of the Air Force could be recruited; (e) maintains a peacetime rotation force to support operational tempo goals of 1:2 for regular members of the Air Forces and 1:5 for members of the reserve components of the Air Force; and (f) maximizes and appropriately balances affordability, efficiency, effectiveness, capability, and readiness. Individual Commissioners will also report their activities, information collection, and analyses to the full Commission. Meeting Accessibility: The building is fully handicap accessible. Visitors must show a picture I.D. and complete a security screening. Public parking is available within walking distance. Registration: Individuals who wish to attend the public hearing and meeting on October 24–25, 2013 are encouraged to register for the event with the Designated Federal Officer, using the electronic mail and facsimile contact information found in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. The communication should include the registrant’s full name, title, affiliation or employer, email address, and day-time phone number. If applicable, include written comments, Congressional statements, and requests to make oral comments. Registrations and written input must be typed. Public Comments: One hour will be reserved for the public to make oral comments to the Commission on October 25, 2013. Requests to make an oral comment should be included in the registration information. The Designated Federal Officer (DFO) will review all submitted written statements. Written comments should be submitted to Mrs. Marcia Moore, DFO, via facsimile or electronic mail, the preferred modes of submission. Each page of the comment must include the author’s name, title or affiliation, address, and daytime phone number. All contact information may be found in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. All public comments and Congressional statements are due by November 15, 2013 if emailed or faxed. Mailed comments must be postmarked by October 31, 2013. Background: The National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force was established by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112–239). The Department of Defense sponsor for the Commission is the Director of Administration and Management, Mr. Michael L. Rhodes. The Commission is tasked to submit a report, containing a comprehensive study and recommendations, by February 1, 2014 to the President of the United States and the Congressional defense committees. E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1 61344 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 192 / Thursday, October 3, 2013 / Notices The report will contain a detailed statement of the findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its recommendations for such legislation and administrative actions it may consider appropriate in light of the results of the study. The comprehensive study of the structure of the U.S. Air Force will determine whether, and how, the structure should be modified to best fulfill current and anticipated mission requirements for the U.S. Air Force in a manner consistent with available resources. Dated: September 30, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2013–24255 Filed 10–2–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Board of Regents, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), DoD. 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. DATES: Wednesday, October 23, 2013, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (Open Session) and 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Closed Session). ADDRESSES: Tower Suite 2, Hershey Lodge, 325 University Drive, Hershey, Pennsylvania 17033. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: S. Leeann Ori, Designated Federal Officer, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, D3011, Bethesda, Maryland 20814; telephone 301–295–3066; email sherri.ori@ usuhs.edu. SUMMARY: 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 review the operations of USU, particularly the academic affairs, and provide advice to the USU President and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs. These actions are necessary for the tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Mar<15>2010 18:29 Oct 02, 2013 Jkt 232001 University to pursue its mission, which is to provide outstanding healthcare practitioners and scientists to the uniformed services, and to obtain institutional accreditation. Agenda: The actions that will take place include the approval of minutes from the Board of Regents Meeting held on July 30, 2013; recommendations regarding the approval of faculty appointments and promotions; recommendations regarding the awarding of master’s and doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences and public health; and the approval of awards and honors. The USU President will provide a report and information from both academic and administrative USU officials will be provided during the meeting. A closed session will be held to discuss personnel actions and active investigations. 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 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Seating is on a first-come basis. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting should contact S. Leeann Ori 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 a portion of the meeting shall be closed to the public. The Acting 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 accusing a person of a crime or censuring an individual, and may disclose investigatory records compiled for law enforcement purposes. Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140, 102–3.150, 102–3.155, and 102–3.160, interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Officer at the address listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. If such statement is not received at least 5 calendar days prior to the meeting, it may not be provided to or considered by the Board of Regents until its next open meeting. 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. PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Dated: September 30, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2013–24264 Filed 10–2–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB); Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting; Cancellation of Meeting Office of the Secretary of Defense, Reserve Forces Policy Board, DoD. AGENCY: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting; cancellation of meeting. ACTION: On Friday, September 13, 2013 (78 FR 56680–56681), the Department of Defense published a notice announcing a meeting of the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) that was to take place on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. The meeting of October 2, 2013 was cancelled. SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reserve Forces Policy Board. (703) 681– 0600 (Voice), (703) 681–0002 (Facsimile), Mailing address is Reserve Forces Policy Board, 5113 Leesburg Pike, Suite 601, Falls Church, VA 22041. Web site: https://ra.defense.gov/ rfpb/. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting can be found on the RFPB Web site. Due to the uncertainty surrounding the Fiscal Year 2014 budget, the previously scheduled meeting of October 2, 2013, of the Reserve Forces Policy Board the requirements of 41 CFR 102–3.150(a) were not met. Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: September 30, 2013. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2013–24228 Filed 10–2–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 192 (Thursday, October 3, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61343-61344]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-24255]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Meeting of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air 
Force

AGENCY: Director of Administration and Management, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) announces that the following 
Federal advisory committee meeting of the National Commission on the 
Structure of the Air Force (``the Commission'') will take place.

DATES: Date of Open Meeting, including Hearing and Commission 
Discussion: Thursday, October 24, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and 
Friday, October 25, 2013, from 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. Registration will 
begin at 12:30 p.m. on October 24, 2013 and again at 8:00 a.m. on 
October 25, 2013.

ADDRESSES: 2521 South Clark Street, Suite 200, Crystal City, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Marcia Moore, Designated Federal 
Officer, National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force, 1950 
Defense Pentagon, Room 3A874, Washington, DC 20301-1950. Email: 
marcia.l.moore12.civ@mail.mil. Desk (703) 545-9113. Facsimile (703) 
692-5625. Information can also be found at the following Web site: 
https://afcommission.whs.mil/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 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 Meeting: The members of the Commission will hear 
testimony from individual witnesses and then will discuss testimonies, 
site visits, and other data collected to date.
    Agenda: The agenda for October 24-25, 2013 tentatively includes 
testimony from representatives of the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency, the Government Accountability Office, leaders of the U.S. Air 
Force, U.S. Air Force Reserve, U.S. Air National Guard, the Office of 
the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs, and other 
leadership from the Department of Defense. The meeting will adjourn 
following the Commissioners' deliberations.
    These witnesses are also asked to address the evaluation factors 
under consideration by the Commission for a U.S. Air Force structure 
that--(a) Meets current and anticipated requirements of the combatant 
commands; (b) achieves an appropriate balance between the regular and 
reserve components of the Air Force, taking advantage of the unique 
strengths and capabilities of each; (c) ensures that the regular and 
reserve components of the Air Force have the capacity needed to support 
current and anticipated homeland defense and disaster assistance 
missions in the United States; (d) provides for sufficient numbers of 
regular members of the Air Force to provide a base of trained personnel 
from which the personnel of the reserve components of the Air Force 
could be recruited; (e) maintains a peacetime rotation force to support 
operational tempo goals of 1:2 for regular members of the Air Forces 
and 1:5 for members of the reserve components of the Air Force; and (f) 
maximizes and appropriately balances affordability, efficiency, 
effectiveness, capability, and readiness. Individual Commissioners will 
also report their activities, information collection, and analyses to 
the full Commission.
    Meeting Accessibility: The building is fully handicap accessible. 
Visitors must show a picture I.D. and complete a security screening. 
Public parking is available within walking distance.
    Registration: Individuals who wish to attend the public hearing and 
meeting on October 24-25, 2013 are encouraged to register for the event 
with the Designated Federal Officer, using the electronic mail and 
facsimile contact information found in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT section. The communication should include the registrant's full 
name, title, affiliation or employer, email address, and day-time phone 
number. If applicable, include written comments, Congressional 
statements, and requests to make oral comments. Registrations and 
written input must be typed.
    Public Comments: One hour will be reserved for the public to make 
oral comments to the Commission on October 25, 2013. Requests to make 
an oral comment should be included in the registration information. The 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) will review all submitted written 
statements. Written comments should be submitted to Mrs. Marcia Moore, 
DFO, via facsimile or electronic mail, the preferred modes of 
submission. Each page of the comment must include the author's name, 
title or affiliation, address, and daytime phone number. All contact 
information may be found in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section. All public comments and Congressional statements are due by 
November 15, 2013 if emailed or faxed. Mailed comments must be 
postmarked by October 31, 2013.
    Background: The National Commission on the Structure of the Air 
Force was established by the National Defense Authorization Act for 
Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239). The Department of Defense sponsor 
for the Commission is the Director of Administration and Management, 
Mr. Michael L. Rhodes. The Commission is tasked to submit a report, 
containing a comprehensive study and recommendations, by February 1, 
2014 to the President of the United States and the Congressional 
defense committees.

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The report will contain a detailed statement of the findings and 
conclusions of the Commission, together with its recommendations for 
such legislation and administrative actions it may consider appropriate 
in light of the results of the study. The comprehensive study of the 
structure of the U.S. Air Force will determine whether, and how, the 
structure should be modified to best fulfill current and anticipated 
mission requirements for the U.S. Air Force in a manner consistent with 
available resources.

    Dated: September 30, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2013-24255 Filed 10-2-13; 8:45 am]
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