Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting, 25584-25585 [2014-10186]

Download as PDF 25584 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 86 / Monday, May 5, 2014 / Notices Although non-emergency issues not contained in this agenda may come before this group for discussion, those issues may not be the subject of formal action during this meeting. Action will be restricted to those issues specifically listed in this notice and any issues arising after publication of this notice that require emergency action under section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Thomas A. Nies, Executive Director, at (978) 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: April 30, 2014. Tracey L. 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[FR Doc. 2014–10213 Filed 5–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting AGENCY: PO 00000 Department of Defense (DoD). Frm 00024 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice of meeting. The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards (‘‘the Panel’’). DATES: SUMMARY: Thursday, May 22, 2014 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. (Administrative Working Meeting) 9:00 a.m.–10:45 a.m. (Open Session) 10:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m. (Administrative Working Meeting) 1:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. (Open Session) ADDRESSES: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20889, National Intrepid Center of Excellence Auditorium. The Director is Ms. Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, christine.bader@dha.mil, (703) 681– 6653, Fax: (703) 681–9539. For meeting information, please contact Ms. Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, kendal.brown.ctr@dha.mil, (703) 681– 6670, Fax: (703) 681–9539. 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. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Purpose of 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 E:\FR\FM\05MYN1.SGM 05MYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 86 / Monday, May 5, 2014 / Notices 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 world class military medical centers and delivery system in the National Capital Region. 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 Panel meeting is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on May 22, 2014. The Panel will receive briefings on Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) World Class Domains and the Defense Health Agency’s Transforming of Military Medicine. In addition, public deliberations of the Panel’s Initial Report to the Secretary of Defense will be held. emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Availability of Materials for the Meeting A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda for the May 22, 2014 meeting, as well as any other materials presented in the meeting, may be obtained at 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. 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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. 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DATES: A meeting of the Response Systems to Adult Sexual Assault Crimes Panel (‘‘the Panel’’) will be held Friday, May 16, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, 333 Constitution Avenue NW., Courtroom #20, 6th Floor, Washington, DC 20001. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Terri Saunders, Response Systems Panel, One Liberty Center, 875 N. Randolph Street, Suite 150, Arlington, VA 22203. Email: Terri.a.saunders.civ@ mail.mil. Phone: (703) 693–3829. Web site: https:// responsesystemspanel.whs.mil. ADDRESSES: This public 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. Purpose of the Meeting: At this meeting, the Panel will deliberate on the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. 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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 86 (Monday, May 5, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25584-25585]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-10186]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction 
Standards; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to 
announce the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the 
Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards 
(``the Panel'').

DATES: 

Thursday, May 22, 2014

8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m. (Administrative Working Meeting)
9:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. (Open Session)
10:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Administrative Working Meeting)
1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m. (Open Session)

ADDRESSES: Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, 8901 Rockville 
Pike, Bethesda, Maryland 20889, National Intrepid Center of Excellence 
Auditorium.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Director is Ms. Christine Bader, 
7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, 
christine.bader@dha.mil, (703) 681-6653, Fax: (703) 681-9539. For 
meeting information, please contact Ms. Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington 
Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, 
kendal.brown.ctr@dha.mil, (703) 681-6670, Fax: (703) 681-9539.

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.

Purpose of 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

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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 world class military 
medical centers and delivery system in the National Capital Region.

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 Panel meeting is 
open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 
p.m. on May 22, 2014. The Panel will receive briefings on Walter Reed 
National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) World Class Domains and the 
Defense Health Agency's Transforming of Military Medicine. In addition, 
public deliberations of the Panel's Initial Report to the Secretary of 
Defense will be held.

Availability of Materials for the Meeting

    A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda for the May 22, 
2014 meeting, as well as any other materials presented in the meeting, 
may be obtained at the meeting.

Public's Accessibility to the Meeting

    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR Sec.  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 Friday, May 16, 
2014, to register. Public attendees should arrive at the Walter Reed 
National Military Medical Center with sufficient time to properly sign 
in no later than 8:30 a.m. for the morning session and 12:30 p.m. for 
the afternoon session on May 22, 2014.

Special Accommodations

    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.

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.
    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.

    Dated: April 30, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2014-10186 Filed 5-2-14; 8:45 am]
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