Vietnam War Commemoration Advisory Committee; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting, 81298-81299 [2015-32703]

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Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit written statements to Panel membership about the Panel’s mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of planned meeting of the Panel. PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 All written statements shall be submitted to the DFO for the Panel, and this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Contact information for the Panel’s DFO can be obtained from the GSA’s FACA Database—https:// www.facadatabase.gov/. The DFO, pursuant to 41 CFR 102– 3.150, will announce planned meetings of the Panel. The DFO, at that time, may provide additional guidance on the submission of written statements that are in response to the stated agenda for the planned meeting in question. Dated: December 22, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015–32671 Filed 12–28–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Vietnam War Commemoration Advisory Committee; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting DoD. Meeting notice. AGENCY: ACTION: 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, January 15, 2016. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: 1331 F Street NW., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Committee’s Designated Federal Officer: The committee’s Designated Federal Officer is Mr. Michael Gable, Vietnam War Commemoration Advisory Committee, 1101 Wilson Blvd., Suite 810, Arlington, VA 22209, michael.l.gable.civ@mail.mil, 703–697– 4811. For meeting information please contact Mr. Michael Gable, michael.l.gable.civ@mail.mil, 703–697– 4811, 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: This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29DEN1.SGM 29DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 249 / Tuesday, December 29, 2015 / Notices 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 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. organizations may submit written comments to the Commemoration about its mission and topics pertaining to this public meeting. Written comments should be received by the DFO at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be made available to the Commemoration for their consideration prior to the meeting. Written comments should be submitted via email to the address for the DFO given in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section in either Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word format. Please note that since the Commemoration operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, all 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. Meeting Agenda Dated: December 23, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. 8:30 a.m.–8:40 a.m. Convene with Committee Chairman Remarks 8:40 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Committee Meeting/Agenda items • Commemoration Program Update • Initial Discussion on Topics for Committee Recommendations • Developing a National Voice • Activities 2018–2025 • Closing Event • Future Commemorations and Federal Advisory Committee Usage • Closing remarks 12:30 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 Mr. Michael Gable, Mr. Mark Franklin or Ms. Scherry Chewning at the number listed in the asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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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The Department of Education is especially interested in public comment addressing the following issues: (1) Is this collection necessary to the proper functions of the Department; (2) will this information be processed and used in a timely manner; (3) is the estimate of burden accurate; (4) how might the Department enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (5) how might the Department minimize the burden of this collection on the respondents, including through the use of information technology. Please note that written comments received in response to this notice will be considered public records. Title of Collection: National Longitudinal Transition Study 2012 Phase II. OMB Control Number: 1850–0882. Type of Review: A reinstatement of a previous information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Individuals or Households. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 6440. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 3953. 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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Vietnam War Commemoration Advisory Committee; Notice of Federal 
Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: DoD.

ACTION: Meeting notice.

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SUMMARY: 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, January 15, 2016. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end 
at 12:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES: 1331 F Street NW., Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20004.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Committee's Designated Federal 
Officer: The committee's Designated Federal Officer is Mr. Michael 
Gable, Vietnam War Commemoration Advisory Committee, 1101 Wilson Blvd., 
Suite 810, Arlington, VA 22209, michael.l.gable.civ@mail.mil, 703-697-
4811. For meeting information please contact Mr. Michael Gable, 
michael.l.gable.civ@mail.mil, 703-697-4811, 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: 
    This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory

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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 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

    8:30 a.m.-8:40 a.m. Convene with Committee Chairman Remarks
    8:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Committee Meeting/Agenda items
     Commemoration Program Update
     Initial Discussion on Topics for Committee Recommendations
     Developing a National Voice
     Activities 2018-2025
     Closing Event
     Future Commemorations and Federal Advisory Committee Usage
     Closing remarks
    12:30 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 Mr. Michael Gable, Mr. 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.
    Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special 
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Mr. Mark 
Franklin or Ms. Scherry Chewning at least five (5) business days prior 
to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Procedures for Providing Public Comments

    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, the public or interested 
organizations may submit written comments to the Commemoration about 
its mission and topics pertaining to this public meeting.
    Written comments should be received by the DFO at least five (5) 
business days prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be 
made available to the Commemoration for their consideration prior to 
the meeting. Written comments should be submitted via email to the 
address for the DFO given in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section in either Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word format. Please note 
that since the Commemoration operates under the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, all 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: December 23, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-32703 Filed 12-28-15; 8:45 am]
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