Meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS); Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting, 8699-8700 [2016-03571]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 34 / Monday, February 22, 2016 / Notices handicapped accessible. For additional information about public access procedures, contact Ms. Renea Yates, the subcommittee’s Designated Federal Officer, at the email address or telephone number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Written Comments and Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR § 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments or statements to the subcommittee, in response to the stated agenda of the open meeting or in regard to the subcommittee’s mission in general. Written comments or statements should be submitted to Ms. Renea Yates, the subcommittee’s Designated Federal Officer, via electronic mail, the preferred mode of submission, at the address listed in the mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Each page of the comment or statement must include the author’s name, title or affiliation, address, and daytime phone number. Written comments or statements being submitted in response to the agenda set forth in this notice must be received by the Designated Federal Officer at least seven business days prior to the meeting to be considered by the subcommittee. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submitted written comments or statements with the subcommittee Chairperson, and ensure the comments are provided to all members of the subcommittee before the meeting. Written comments or statements received after this date may not be provided to the subcommittee until its next meeting. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140d, the Committee is not obligated to allow the public to speak; however, interested persons may submit a written statement or a request to speak for consideration by the subcommittee. After reviewing any written statements or requests submitted, the subcommittee Chairperson and the Designated Federal Officer may choose to invite certain submitters to present their comments verbally during the open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Designated Federal Officer in consultation with the subcommittee Chairperson, may allot a specific amount of time for submitters to present their comments verbally. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2016–03575 Filed 2–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–03–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:03 Feb 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS); Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting 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 Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS) will take place. This meeting is open to the public. DATES: Tuesday, March 8, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Wednesday, March 9, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. ADDRESSES: Sheraton Pentagon City, 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, VA 22204. SUMMARY: Mr. Robert Bowling or DACOWITS Staff at 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 04J25–01, Alexandria, Virginia 22350–9000; robert.d.bowling1.civ@mail.mil, telephone (703) 697–2122, fax (703) 614–6233. Any updates to the agenda or any additional information can be found at https://dacowits.defense.gov/. 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 DACOWITS. The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to swear-in new members, and to receive briefings and updates relating to their current work. The Committee will start the meeting with the swearing-in of three new members. The Designated Federal Officer (DFO) will then give a status update on the Committee’s requests for information. There will be a panel with the Air Force, Army, and Navy Chaplain Corps. The Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity will provide an update on sexual harassment. There will be a public comment period at the end of day one. On the second day the Committee will announce their 2016 installation visit schedule. Additionally, there will be two panel discussions with the Services on the following topics: Gender Integration and Transition Training programs and resources. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, interested FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 8699 persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the DACOWITS. 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., Monday, February 29, 2016. If a written statement is not received by Monday, February 29, 2016, prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the DACOWITS until its next open meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the DACOWITS Chair and ensure they are provided to the members of the Committee. 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 DFO 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 DFO, and will depend on time available and if the topics are relevant to the Committee’s activities. Five minutes will be allotted to persons desiring to make an oral presentation. Oral presentations by members of the public will be permitted only on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 11:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.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 Tuesday, March 8, 2016, From 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. — Welcome, Introductions, Announcements — Swearing-In of New Members — Request for Information Status Update — Panel Discussion—Re-Examining the Chaplain Corps — Sexual Harassment Update — Public Comment Period Wednesday, March 9, 2016, From 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. — Welcome and Announcements — Committee Announces 2016 Installation Visit Schedule — Panel Discussion—Gender Integration — Panel Discussion—Transition Training Programs and Resources E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1 8700 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 34 / Monday, February 22, 2016 / Notices Dated: February 17, 2016. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2016–03571 Filed 2–19–16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Reserve Forces Policy Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Office of the Secretary of Defense, Reserve Forces Policy Board, Department of Defense. ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) will take place. DATES: Wednesday, March 9, 2016 from 8:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The address is the Pentagon, Room 3E863, Arlington, VA. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Alex Sabol, Designated Federal Officer, (703) 681–0577 (Voice), (703) 681–0002 (Facsimile), Email— Alexander.J.Sabol.Civ@Mail.Mil. Mailing address is Reserve Forces Policy Board, 5113 Leesburg Pike, Suite 601, Falls Church, VA 22041. Web site: https://rfpb.defense.gov/. The most upto-date changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the RFPB’s Web site. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting notice is being published under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (FACA) (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: The purpose of the meeting is to obtain, review, and evaluate information related to strategies, policies, and practices designed to improve and enhance the capabilities, efficiency, and effectiveness of the Reserve Components. Agenda: The RFPB will hold a meeting from 8:20 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The portion of the meeting from 8:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. will be closed to the public and will consist of remarks to the RFPB from invited speakers that include the Deputy Secretary of Defense, the Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army, the Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) Corporation, the Acting Principal Deputy Under mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:03 Feb 19, 2016 Jkt 238001 Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, and the Chief of Naval Personnel. The Deputy Secretary of Defense will address key national security challenges facing our Nation and priorities for adapting the force. The Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army will discuss Army posture, views on the Report of the National Commission on the Future of the Army (NCFA), and plans to adapt the Total Army to meet future challenges. IDA will brief the findings of their study on the Reserve Component effectiveness during Operation Iraqi Freedom. The Acting Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness will discuss readiness of the force to address threats to U.S. national interests, views on the NCFA Report, and progress in and challenges with implementing Force of the Future initiatives. The Chief of Naval Personnel will discuss Navy recruiting and retention, fleet personnel readiness, and plans and initiatives to adapt the Navy personnel system to meet future challenges. The portion of the meeting from 1:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. will be open to the public and will consist of briefings from representatives of the former NCFA, the RFPB subcommittee chairs, and will conclude with the Chair’s discussion on several proposals. Representatives of the former NCFA, will provide their personal observations and opinions on the NCFA’s work and its Final Report. The RFPB subcommittee chairs will provide updates on the work of their respective subcommittee. The Supporting & Sustaining Reserve Component Personnel will discuss views on the Department’s and Service’s personnel system reforms being considered under the Force of the Future initiative and its effects on the Reserve Components. The Ensuring a Ready, Capable, Available and Sustainable Operational Reserve Subcommittee will present its findings on the assumptions, current authorizations and policies, and mobilization predictability being used across the Department of Defense regarding the availability of the forces of the Reserve Components. The Enhancing DoD’s Role in the Homeland Subcommittee will provide an update on the Department of Defense support of civil authorities and FEMA requirements. The RFPB meeting will conclude with discussion from the Chairman on the RFPB’s DoD New Administration Transition Book and the National Commission on the Future of the Army Report. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to section 10(a)(1) of the FACA and 41 CFR PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and subject to the availability of space, the meeting is open to the public from 1:40 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seating is on a firstcome, first-served basis. All members of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must contact Mr. Alex Sabol, the Designated Federal Officer, not later than 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8, 2016, as listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to make arrangements for a Pentagon escort, if necessary. Public attendees requiring escort should arrive at the Pentagon Metro Entrance with sufficient time to complete security screening no later than 1:00 p.m. on March 9. To complete the security screening, please be prepared to present two forms of identification. One must be a picture identification card. In accordance with section 10(d) of the FACA, 5 U.S.C. 552b, and 41 CFR 102–3.155, the Department of Defense has determined that the portion of this meeting scheduled to occur from 8:20 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Acting Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), in coordination with the Department of Defense FACA Attorney, has determined in writing that this portion of the meeting will be closed to the public because it is likely to disclose classified matters covered by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the FACA, interested persons may submit written statements to the RFPB about its approved agenda or at any time on the RFPB’s mission. Written statements should be submitted to the RFPB’s Designated Federal Officer at the address, email, or facsimile number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. If statements pertain to a specific topic being discussed at the planned meeting, then these statements must be submitted no later than five (5) business days prior to the meeting in question. Written statements received after this date may not be provided to or considered by the RFPB until its next meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submitted written statements and provide copies to all the RFPB members before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. Please note that since the RFPB operates under the provisions of the FACA, 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 RFPB’s Web site. E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 34 (Monday, February 22, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8699-8700]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-03571]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


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

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

DATES: Tuesday, March 8, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Wednesday, 
March 9, 2016, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Sheraton Pentagon City, 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, VA 
22204.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Robert Bowling or DACOWITS Staff 
at 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 04J25-01, Alexandria, Virginia 22350-
9000; robert.d.bowling1.civ@mail.mil, telephone (703) 697-2122, fax 
(703) 614-6233. Any updates to the agenda or any additional information 
can be found at https://dacowits.defense.gov/.

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 
DACOWITS.
    The purpose of the meeting is for the Committee to swear-in new 
members, and to receive briefings and updates relating to their current 
work. The Committee will start the meeting with the swearing-in of 
three new members. The Designated Federal Officer (DFO) will then give 
a status update on the Committee's requests for information. There will 
be a panel with the Air Force, Army, and Navy Chaplain Corps. The 
Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity will provide an 
update on sexual harassment. There will be a public comment period at 
the end of day one. On the second day the Committee will announce their 
2016 installation visit schedule. Additionally, there will be two panel 
discussions with the Services on the following topics: Gender 
Integration and Transition Training programs and resources. Pursuant to 
41 CFR 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 DACOWITS. 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., Monday, February 29, 2016. If a written statement is not 
received by Monday, February 29, 2016, prior to the meeting, which is 
the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or 
considered by the DACOWITS until its next open meeting. The DFO will 
review all timely submissions with the DACOWITS Chair and ensure they 
are provided to the members of the Committee. 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 
DFO 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 DFO, and will depend on time 
available and if the topics are relevant to the Committee's activities. 
Five minutes will be allotted to persons desiring to make an oral 
presentation. Oral presentations by members of the public will be 
permitted only on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 from 11:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.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

Tuesday, March 8, 2016, From 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

-- Welcome, Introductions, Announcements
-- Swearing-In of New Members
-- Request for Information Status Update
-- Panel Discussion--Re-Examining the Chaplain Corps
-- Sexual Harassment Update
-- Public Comment Period

Wednesday, March 9, 2016, From 8:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

-- Welcome and Announcements
-- Committee Announces 2016 Installation Visit Schedule
-- Panel Discussion--Gender Integration
-- Panel Discussion--Transition Training Programs and Resources


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    Dated: February 17, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2016-03571 Filed 2-19-16; 8:45 am]
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