Meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS), 10129-10130 [2014-03814]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 36 / Monday, February 24, 2014 / Notices world class military medical centers and delivery system in the National Capital Region. Purpose of the Meeting mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ‘‘Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting.’’) FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Director is Ms. Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, (703) 681–6653, Fax: (703) 681–9539, christine.bader@ dha.mil. For meeting information, please contact Ms. Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, kendal.brown.ctr@dha.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held 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. A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda for the March 3, 2014 meeting, as well as any other materials presented in the meeting, may be obtained at the meeting. At this meeting, the Panel will address the Ike Skelton National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2011 (Pub. L. 111–383), Section 2852(b) requirement to provide the Secretary of Defense independent advice and recommendations regarding a construction standard for military medical centers to provide a single standard of care, as set forth below: a. Reviewing the unified military medical construction standards to determine the standards consistency with industry practices and benchmarks for world class medical construction; b. Reviewing ongoing construction programs within the DoD to ensure medical construction standards are uniformly applied across applicable military centers; c. Assessing the DoD approach to planning and programming facility improvements with specific emphasis on facility selection criteria and proportional assessment system; and facility programming responsibilities between the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and the Secretaries of the Military Departments; d. Assessing whether the Comprehensive Master Plan for the National Capital Region Medical (‘‘the Master Plan’’), dated April 2010, is adequate to fulfill statutory requirements, as required by section 2714 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (division B of Pub. L. 111–84; 123 Stat. 2656), to ensure that the facilities and organizational structure described in the Master Plan result in world class military medical centers in the National Capital Region; and e. Making recommendations regarding any adjustments of the Master Plan that are needed to ensure the provision of VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:16 Feb 21, 2014 Jkt 232001 Agenda Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165 and subject to availability of space, the DHB meeting is open to the public from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on March 3, 2014. On March 3, 2014, the Panel will meet with senior Military Health System leaders and receive briefings from the Department to include the various tools the Defense Health Agency utilizes that support military construction standardization. Availability of Materials for the Meeting Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165 and subject to availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. All members of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must contact Ms. Kendal Brown at the number listed in the section FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 to register and make arrangements for a DHHQ escort, if necessary. Public attendees requiring escort should arrive at the DHHQ Visitor’s Entrance with sufficient time to complete security screening no later than 9:30 a.m. on March 3. To complete security screening, please come prepared to present two forms of identification and one must be a picture identification card. Special Accommodations Written Statements Any member of the public wishing to provide comments to the Panel may do so in accordance with 41 CFR 102– 3.105(j) and 102–3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the procedures described in this notice. Frm 00045 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Individuals desiring to provide comments to the Panel may do so by submitting a written statement to the Director (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Written statements should address the following details: 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. If the written statement is not received at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting, the Director may choose to postpone consideration of the statement until the next open meeting. The Director will review all timely submissions with the Panel Chairperson and ensure they are provided to members of the Panel before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the President and the Director may choose to invite the submitter to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Director, in consultation with the Panel Chairperson, may allot time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Panel. Due to difficulties beyond the control of the Designated Federal Officer (DFO), the DFO was unable to approve the Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards’ meeting agenda for the scheduled meeting of March 3–4, 2014, to ensure compliance with the requirements of 41 CFR 102–3.150(a). 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. Dated: February 19, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2014–03812 Filed 2–21–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Ms. Kendal Brown at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. PO 00000 10129 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS) Department of Defense. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 10130 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 36 / Monday, February 24, 2014 / Notices Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS) will take place. This meeting is open to the public. DATES: Thursday, March 13, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; Friday, March 14, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. ADDRESSES: Sheraton National HotelPentagon City, 900 South Orme St., Arlington, VA 22204. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Bowling or DACOWITS Staff at 4000 Defense Pentagon, Room 5A734, Washington, D.C. 20301–4000. Robert.d.bowling1.civ@mail.mil. Telephone (703) 697–2122. Fax (703) 614–6233. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 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), and Section 10(a), Public Law 92–463, as amended, notice is hereby given of a forthcoming meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS). The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to receive briefings and updates relating to their current work. The Committee will receive briefings from the U.S. Marine Corps on the Combat Fitness Test and an update on the WISR Implementation Pillar One. The Navy will provide an update on Female Integration into the Submarine Service. The Army/USSOCOM will provide a briefing on the Examination of Cultural Factors with regard to Female Integration. The Committee will also receive briefings from the Services on the Accession of Enlisted Women. Additionally, the Committee will hold ceremonies recognizing Committee members. The Committee will also receive a briefing on Sexual Assault Provisions in NDAA 2014. Finally, the Committee will receive a briefing on the Sexual Harassment Complaints Process. The public portion on the meeting will wrap up with a public comment period. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the point of contact listed at the address in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no later than 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2014. If a written statement is not received by Tuesday, March 11, 2014, prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Advisory Committee on Women VerDate Mar<15>2010 17:16 Feb 21, 2014 Jkt 232001 in the Services until its next open meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services Chair and ensure they are provided to the members of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services. If members of the public are interested in making an oral statement, a written statement should be submitted. After reviewing the written comments, the Chair and the Designated Federal Officer will determine who of the requesting persons will be able to make an oral presentation of their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140(d), determination of who will be making an oral presentation is at the sole discretion of the Committee Chair and the Designated Federal Officer and will depend on time available and if the topics are relevant to the Committee’s activities. Two minutes will be allotted to persons desiring to make an oral presentation. Oral presentations by members of the public will be permitted only on Friday March 14, 2014 from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in front of the full Committee. The number of oral presentations to be made will depend on the number of requests received from members of the public. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, this meeting is open to the public, subject to the availability of space. Meeting Agenda Thursday, March 13, 2014, From 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. —Welcome, Introductions, Announcements —Briefing—Request for Information Update —Briefing—USMC Combat Fitness Test (CFT) Briefing —Briefing—USMC Update on WISR Implementation Pillar One —Briefing—Navy Update on Female Integration into Submarine Service —Briefing—Army/USSOCOM Briefing on Examination of Cultural Factors With Regard to Female Integration —Briefing—Services Briefings on Accession of Enlisted Women —Recognition of Committee Members Friday, March 14, 2014, From 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. —Welcome and Announcements —Briefing—Sexual Assault Provisions in NDAA 2014 Briefing —Briefing—Sexual Harassment Complaints Process Briefing —Public Comment Period PO 00000 Frm 00046 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Dated: February 19, 2014. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2014–03814 Filed 2–21–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Defense Acquisition Regulations System [Docket Number: DARS–2014–0013] Information Collection Requirement; Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS); Warranty Tracking of Serialized Items Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice and request for comments regarding a proposed extension of an approved information collection requirement. AGENCY: In compliance with section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. chapter 35), DoD announces the proposed extension of a public information collection requirement and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. DoD invites comments on: (a) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of DoD, including whether the information will have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the 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 the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has approved this information collection for use through May 31, 2014. DoD proposes that OMB extend its approval for use for three additional years beyond the current expiration date. SUMMARY: DoD will consider all comments received by April 25, 2014. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, identified by OMB Control Number 0704–0481, using any of the following methods: Federal eRulemaking Portal: https:// www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Email: dfars@mail.mil. Include OMB Control Number 0704–0481 in the subject line of the message. DATES: E:\FR\FM\24FEN1.SGM 24FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 36 (Monday, February 24, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10129-10130]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-03814]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the 
Services (DACOWITS)

AGENCY: Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to 
announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the 
Defense

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Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS) will take place. 
This meeting is open to the public.

DATES: Thursday, March 13, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.; Friday, 
March 14, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Sheraton National Hotel-Pentagon City, 900 South Orme St., 
Arlington, VA 22204.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Bowling or DACOWITS Staff 
at 4000 Defense Pentagon, Room 5A734, Washington, D.C. 20301-4000. 
Robert.d.bowling1.civ@mail.mil. Telephone (703) 697-2122. Fax (703) 
614-6233.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to 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), and Section 10(a), Public Law 92-
463, as amended, notice is hereby given of a forthcoming meeting of the 
Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS).
    The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to receive 
briefings and updates relating to their current work. The Committee 
will receive briefings from the U.S. Marine Corps on the Combat Fitness 
Test and an update on the WISR Implementation Pillar One. The Navy will 
provide an update on Female Integration into the Submarine Service. The 
Army/USSOCOM will provide a briefing on the Examination of Cultural 
Factors with regard to Female Integration. The Committee will also 
receive briefings from the Services on the Accession of Enlisted Women. 
Additionally, the Committee will hold ceremonies recognizing Committee 
members. The Committee will also receive a briefing on Sexual Assault 
Provisions in NDAA 2014. Finally, the Committee will receive a briefing 
on the Sexual Harassment Complaints Process. The public portion on the 
meeting will wrap up with a public comment period.
    Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, and section 10(a)(3) 
of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, interested persons may 
submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Advisory 
Committee on Women in the Services. Individuals submitting a written 
statement must submit their statement to the point of contact listed at 
the address in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no later than 5:00 p.m., 
Tuesday, March 11, 2014. If a written statement is not received by 
Tuesday, March 11, 2014, prior to the meeting, which is the subject of 
this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the 
Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services until its next open 
meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely 
submissions with the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the 
Services Chair and ensure they are provided to the members of the 
Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services. If members of the 
public are interested in making an oral statement, a written statement 
should be submitted. After reviewing the written comments, the Chair 
and the Designated Federal Officer will determine who of the requesting 
persons will be able to make an oral presentation of their issue during 
an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. Pursuant to 41 
CFR 102-3.140(d), determination of who will be making an oral 
presentation is at the sole discretion of the Committee Chair and the 
Designated Federal Officer and will depend on time available and if the 
topics are relevant to the Committee's activities. Two minutes will be 
allotted to persons desiring to make an oral presentation. Oral 
presentations by members of the public will be permitted only on Friday 
March 14, 2014 from 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in front of the full 
Committee. The number of oral presentations to be made will depend on 
the number of requests received from members of the public.
    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, 
this meeting is open to the public, subject to the availability of 
space.

Meeting Agenda

Thursday, March 13, 2014, From 8:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.

--Welcome, Introductions, Announcements
--Briefing--Request for Information Update
--Briefing--USMC Combat Fitness Test (CFT) Briefing
--Briefing--USMC Update on WISR Implementation Pillar One
--Briefing--Navy Update on Female Integration into Submarine Service
--Briefing--Army/USSOCOM Briefing on Examination of Cultural Factors 
With Regard to Female Integration
--Briefing--Services Briefings on Accession of Enlisted Women
--Recognition of Committee Members

Friday, March 14, 2014, From 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

--Welcome and Announcements
--Briefing--Sexual Assault Provisions in NDAA 2014 Briefing
--Briefing--Sexual Harassment Complaints Process Briefing
--Public Comment Period

    Dated: February 19, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2014-03814 Filed 2-21-14; 8:45 am]
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