Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting, 6698-6699 [2015-02344]

Download as PDF 6698 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 25 / Friday, February 6, 2015 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Vietnam War Commemoration Advisory Committee; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting DoD. ACTION: Meeting notice. AGENCY: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Vietnam War Commemoration Advisory Committee. This meeting is open to the public. DATES: The public meeting of the Vietnam War Commemoration Advisory Committee (hereafter referred to as ‘‘the Committee’’) will be held on Friday, February 20, 2015. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: 214 McNair Rd, Spates Club & Conference Center, Bldg #407, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Ft Myer VA 22211. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Committee’s Designated Federal Officer: The committee’s Designated Federal Officer is Mark Franklin, Vietnam War Commemoration Advisory Committee, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 810, Arlington VA 22209, mark.r.franklin.civ@mail.mil, 703–697–4849. For meeting information please contact Mr. Mark Franklin, mark.r.franklin.civ@mail.mil, 703–697– 4849 or Ms. Scherry Chewning, scherry.l.chewning.civ@mail.mil, 703– 697–4908. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Department of Defense, the Vietnam War Commemoration Advisory Committee was unable to provide public notification of its meeting of February 20, 2015, as required by 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 15calendar day notification requirement. 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 Committee will convene and receive a series of updates on the Vietnam War Commemoration. The mission of the Committee is to provide the Secretary of Defense, through the Director of Administration and Management (DA&M), independent advice and recommendations regarding major events and priority of efforts asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Feb 05, 2015 Jkt 235001 during the commemorative program for the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War, in order to achieve the objectives for the Commemorative Program. Availability of Materials for the Meeting: A copy of the agenda for the Committee may be obtained from the Commemoration’s Web site at https:// vietnamwar50th.com. Copies will also be available at the meeting. Meeting Agenda 1:00 p.m.–1:10 p.m. Convene with Committee Chairman Remarks 1:10 p.m.–3:30 p.m. Committee Meeting/Agenda items • Strategy and Engagement Initiatives • Congressional Ceremony Update • History and Legacy Update • Advisory Committee Deliberation and Discussion • Closing remarks 3:30 p.m. Adjourn Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. All members of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must contact Mark Franklin or Ms. Scherry Chewning at the number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Please come prepared to present one form of photo identification to gain access to Ft Myer. 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Please note that since the Commemoration operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, all PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 submitted comments and public presentations will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection, including, but not limited to, being posted on the Commemoration’s Web site. Dated: February 3, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015–02383 Filed 2–5–15; 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 Department of Defense (DoD). Notice of meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: 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’’). This meeting will be open to the public. DATES: SUMMARY: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. EST (Preparatory Session) 1:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. EST (Open Session) Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ), Conference Room 3M505, 7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, Virginia 22042 (escort required; see guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ‘‘Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting’’). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Executive Director is Ms. Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, Christine.e.bader.civ@mail.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.l.brown2.ctr@ mail.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. ADDRESSES: E:\FR\FM\06FEN1.SGM 06FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 25 / Friday, February 6, 2015 / Notices 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 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. asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2015, as the Panel will meet in an open forum to receive briefings on military medical construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization standards. Availability of Materials for the Meeting A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda for the February 24, 2015, meeting, as well as any other materials VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:52 Feb 05, 2015 Jkt 235001 presented, 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. 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 Tuesday, February 17, 2015, to register and make arrangements for an escort, if necessary. Public attendees requiring escort should arrive with sufficient time to complete security screening no later than 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. To complete security screening, please come prepared to present two forms of identification and one must be a picture identification card. 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 Executive 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. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 25 (Friday, February 6, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 6698-6699]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-02344]


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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''). This meeting will be open to the public.

DATES: 

Tuesday, February 24, 2015

8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. EST (Preparatory Session)
1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. EST (Open Session)

ADDRESSES: Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ), Conference Room 3M505, 
7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, Virginia 22042 (escort required; 
see guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ``Public's Accessibility to 
the Meeting'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Executive Director is Ms. 
Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, 
Virginia 22042, Christine.e.bader.civ@mail.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.l.brown2.ctr@mail.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.

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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 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 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on February 24, 2015, as 
the Panel will meet in an open forum to receive briefings on military 
medical construction, sustainment, restoration, and modernization 
standards.

Availability of Materials for the Meeting

    A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda for the February 
24, 2015, meeting, as well as any other materials presented, 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. 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 Tuesday, 
February 17, 2015, to register and make arrangements for an escort, if 
necessary. Public attendees requiring escort should arrive with 
sufficient time to complete security screening no later than 30 minutes 
prior to the start of the meeting. To complete security screening, 
please come prepared to present two forms of identification and one 
must be a picture identification card.

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 Executive 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 Executive Director may choose to 
postpone consideration of the statement until the next open meeting.
    The Executive 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 Panel Chairperson and the Executive 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 Executive 
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: February 2, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-02344 Filed 2-5-15; 8:45 am]
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