Department of the Navy, 46252 [2015-19050]

Download as PDF 46252 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 149 / Tuesday, August 4, 2015 / Notices with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Additional information, including the agenda and electronic registration, is available at the DHB Web site, https:// www.health.mil/About-MHS/OtherMHS-Organizations/Defense-HealthBoard/Meetings. Purpose of the Meeting The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a decision briefing for deliberation and provide progress updates on specific taskings before the DHB. In addition, the DHB will receive information briefings on current issues or lessons learned related to military operational programs, health policy, health research, disease/injury prevention, health promotion, and healthcare delivery. tkelley on DSK3SPTVN1PROD 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 DHB meeting is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on August 20, 2015. The DHB anticipates deliberating a decision briefing regarding Continuing Education for DoD Health Professionals. The DHB also anticipates receiving a progress update from the Neuro/Behavioral Health Subcommittee on Population Normative Values for Post-Concussive Computerized Neurocognitive Assessments. In addition, information briefings will be provided on activities at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, vector control in support of military operations, missions and accomplishments of U.S. Navy hospital ships, and the U.S. Navy medical response to the tsunami in Indonesia. 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, August 12, 2015 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 8:30 a.m. on August 20. To complete security screening, please VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:45 Aug 03, 2015 Jkt 235001 come prepared to present two forms of identification and one must be a picture identification card. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Special Accommodations Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement for Mariana Islands Training and Testing 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. Department of the Navy AGENCY: ACTION: Written Statements Any member of the public wishing to provide comments to the DHB 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 DHB may do so by submitting a written statement to the DHB Designated Federal Officer (DFO) (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Written statements should not be longer than two type-written pages and 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 DFO may choose to postpone consideration of the statement until the next open meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the DHB President and ensure they are provided to members of the DHB before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the President and the DFO may choose to invite the submitter to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The DFO, in consultation with the DHB President, may allot time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Defense Health Board. Dated: July 29, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. Department of the Navy, DoD. Notice. The Department of the Navy (DoN), after carefully weighing the strategic, operational, and environmental consequences of the proposed action, announces its decision to implement Alternative 1, the Navy’s preferred alternative, as described in the Mariana Islands Training and Testing (MITT) Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS). Under Alternative 1, the Navy will be able to meet current and future DoN and DoD training and testing requirements, including the use of active sonar and explosives within the MITT Study Area. The MITT study area is composed of established sea-based (at-sea) ranges and land-based training areas on Guam and the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands, and operating areas and special use airspace in the regions of the Mariana Islands that are part of the Mariana Islands Range Complex (MIRC). The Study Area also includes a transit corridor that connects the MIRC and the Hawaiian Islands Range Complex and pierside sonar maintenance and testing alongside Navy piers located in Inner Apra Harbor. SUMMARY: The complete text of the Record of Decision is available at https://mitt-eis.com. Single copies of the Record of Decision are available upon request by contacting: MITT EIS/OEIS Project Manager, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific, 258 Makalapa Drive, Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860–3134. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: July 29, 2015. N.A. Hagerty-Ford, Commander, Judge Advocate General’s Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2015–19050 Filed 8–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3810–FF–P [FR Doc. 2015–18981 Filed 8–3–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\04AUN1.SGM 04AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 149 (Tuesday, August 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 46252]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-19050]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE


Department of the Navy

Notice of Availability of Record of Decision for the Final 
Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas Environmental Impact Statement 
for Mariana Islands Training and Testing

AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DoD.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Navy (DoN), after carefully weighing the 
strategic, operational, and environmental consequences of the proposed 
action, announces its decision to implement Alternative 1, the Navy's 
preferred alternative, as described in the Mariana Islands Training and 
Testing (MITT) Final Environmental Impact Statement/Overseas 
Environmental Impact Statement (EIS/OEIS). Under Alternative 1, the 
Navy will be able to meet current and future DoN and DoD training and 
testing requirements, including the use of active sonar and explosives 
within the MITT Study Area. The MITT study area is composed of 
established sea-based (at-sea) ranges and land-based training areas on 
Guam and the Commonwealth of the Mariana Islands, and operating areas 
and special use airspace in the regions of the Mariana Islands that are 
part of the Mariana Islands Range Complex (MIRC). The Study Area also 
includes a transit corridor that connects the MIRC and the Hawaiian 
Islands Range Complex and pierside sonar maintenance and testing 
alongside Navy piers located in Inner Apra Harbor.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The complete text of the Record of Decision 
is available at https://mitt-eis.com. Single copies of the Record of 
Decision are available upon request by contacting: MITT EIS/OEIS 
Project Manager, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Pacific, 258 
Makalapa Drive, Suite 100, Pearl Harbor, HI 96860-3134.

    Dated: July 29, 2015.
N.A. Hagerty-Ford,
Commander, Judge Advocate General's Corps, U.S. Navy, Federal Register 
Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-19050 Filed 8-3-15; 8:45 am]
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