Defense Innovation Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting, 2148-2149 [2018-00620]

Download as PDF daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES 2148 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 16, 2018 / Notices at the Sheraton Pentagon City is readily accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. For additional information about public access procedures, contact Mr. Timothy Keating, the Alternate 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 Mr. Timothy Keating, the subcommittee’s Alternate Designated Federal Officer, via electronic mail, the preferred mode of submission, at the address listed in the 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 respective 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 subcommittee is not obligated to allow the public to speak or otherwise address the subcommittee during the meeting. 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 VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:48 Jan 12, 2018 Jkt 244001 amount of time for submitters to present their comments verbally. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–00608 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–03–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Innovation Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Deputy Chief Management Officer, 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 Defense Innovation Board (DIB) will take place. DATES: Closed to the public Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Open to the public Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: The closed portion of the meeting will be held in the Pentagon. The open portion of the meeting will be held at 1776 Crystal City, 2231 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. Additionally, the meeting will be live streamed for those who are unable to physically attend the meeting. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael L. Gable, (571) 372–0933 (Voice), michael.l.gable.civ@mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is Defense Innovation Board, 9010 Defense Pentagon, Room 5E572, Washington, DC 20301–9010. Website: https:// innovation.defense.gov. SUMMARY: Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Designated Federal Officer and the Department of Defense, the Defense Innovation Board was unable to provide public notification concerning its meeting on January 17, 2018, 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 15-calendar day notification requirement. This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 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 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Purpose of the Meeting: The mission of the DIB is to examine and provide the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense independent advice and recommendations on innovative means to address future challenges in terms of integrated change to organizational structure and processes, business and functional concepts, and technology applications. The DIB focuses on (a) technology and capabilities, (b) practices and operations, and (c) people and culture. Agenda: During the closed portion of the meeting, the DIB will receive classified informational briefings from the Deputy Chief Management Officer related to innovation priorities and DoD business reforms and modernization efforts; from the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army related to innovation priorities and establishment of the Army Modernization Command; and from senior military representatives from the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Air Force on innovation activities within the Services to build workforce innovation capacity, promote and optimize operational practices for speed and agility, and leverage advances in technology. During the open portion of the meeting, the DIB will invite selected experts to provide analysis and inputs related to innovation, innovation cells, and innovation activities within DoD related to workforce innovation initiatives. Potential experts include: From the United States Army, Chief of Staff, General Mark Milley; from the Defense Digital Service, Tim Van Name; from the Navy Digital Warfare Office, Margaret Palmieri; from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Irregular Warfare, Lt Col Dave Blair, USAF; from the Military District 5 office within the office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manufacturing and Industrial Base Policy, Morgan Plummer; and from the Chief Data Officer for the U.S. Air Force, Maj Gen Kim Crider. The DIB will deliberate and potentially vote on recommendations to (1) Design a DoD Fast-Track for Major Technology Initiatives, (2) Incubate and Execute New Ideas from the Field, (3) Create a New Innovation, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (I–STEM) Career Field, and (4) Establish a Technology and Innovation Training Program for DoD Senior Leaders. The DIB will discuss the initial research and plan for the Software Acquisition Reform (SWAR) study directed in the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act. The DIB’s Executive Director will brief the DIB on DoD’s latest implementation activities E:\FR\FM\16JAN1.SGM 16JAN1 daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 10 / Tuesday, January 16, 2018 / Notices related to DIB recommendations. Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide oral comments to the DIB regarding the DIB’s deliberations and potential recommendations. See below for additional information on how to sign up to provide public comments. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1), the DoD has determined that the portion of the meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. shall be closed to the public. The Assistant Deputy Chief Management Officer, in consultation with the Office of the DoD General Counsel, has determined in writing that this portion of the DIB’s meeting will be closed as the discussions will involve classified matters of national security. Such classified material is so inextricably intertwined with the unclassified material that it cannot reasonably be segregated into separate discussions without disclosing matters that are classified SECRET or higher. Pursuant to Federal statutes and regulations (FACA, the Government in the Sunshine Act, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165) and the availability of space, the meeting is open to the public from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-come basis. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting or wanting to receive a link to the live stream webcast should contact the Executive Director to register no later than January 16, 2018, by email at osd.innovation@mail.mil. Members of the media should RSVP to Cmdr. Patrick Evans, Public Affairs Officer, at Patrick.L.Evans.mil@mail.mil. Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should contact the Executive Director at least five business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Written Statements: Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 CFR 102–3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments to the DIB about its approved agenda pertaining to this meeting or at any time regarding the DIB’s mission. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement at osd.innovation@mail.mil. The Designated Federal Officer will compile all written submissions and provide them to Board Members for consideration. Oral Presentations: Individuals wishing to make an oral statement to the DIB at the public meeting may be permitted to speak for up to three minutes. Anyone wishing to speak to the DIB should submit a request by VerDate Sep<11>2014 22:48 Jan 12, 2018 Jkt 244001 email at osd.innovation@mail.mil not later than January 16, 2018 for planning. Requests for oral comments should include a copy or summary of planned remarks for archival purposes. Individuals may also be permitted to submit a comment request at the public meeting; however, depending on the number of individuals requesting to speak, the schedule may limit participation. Webcast attendees will be provided instructions with the live stream link if they wish to submit comments during the open meeting. Dated: January 10, 2018. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–00620 Filed 1–12–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION [Docket No.: ED–2017–ICCD–0134] Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission to the Office of Management and Budget for Review and Approval; Comment Request; National Evaluation of the Investing in Innovation (i3) Program Institute of Education Sciences (IES), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, ED is proposing an extension of an existing information collection. DATES: Interested persons are invited to submit comments on or before February 15, 2018. ADDRESSES: To access and review all the documents related to the information collection listed in this notice, please use https://www.regulations.gov by searching the Docket ID number ED– 2017–ICCD–0134. Comments submitted in response to this notice should be submitted electronically through the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https:// www.regulations.gov by selecting the Docket ID number or via postal mail, commercial delivery, or hand delivery. Please note that comments submitted by fax or email and those submitted after the comment period will not be accepted. Written requests for information or comments submitted by postal mail or delivery should be addressed to the Director of the Information Collection Clearance Division, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, LBJ, Room 216–32, Washington, DC 20202–4537. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For specific questions related to collection SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 2149 activities, please contact Tracy Rimdzius, 202–245–7283. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Department of Education (ED), in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA) (44 U.S.C. 3506(c)(2)(A)), provides the general public and Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on proposed, revised, and continuing collections of information. This helps the Department assess the impact of its information collection requirements and minimize the public’s reporting burden. It also helps the public understand the Department’s information collection requirements and provide the requested data in the desired format. ED is soliciting comments on the proposed information collection request (ICR) that is described below. 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 Evaluation of the Investing in Innovation (i3) Program. OMB Control Number: 1850–0913. Type of Review: An extension of an existing information collection. Respondents/Affected Public: Private Sector. Total Estimated Number of Annual Responses: 23. Total Estimated Number of Annual Burden Hours: 343. Abstract: This submission requests approval to collect data in support of the Investing in Innovation (i3) Program Technical Assistance and Evaluation Project. The i3 Program is designed to support school districts and nonprofit organizations in expanding, developing, and evaluating evidence-based practices and promising efforts to improve outcomes for the nations’ students, teachers, and schools. Each i3 grantee is required to fund an independent evaluation. The Technical Assistance and Evaluation Project requires data collection to assess the strength of the evidence produced under the grantees independent evaluations as well as provide a cross-site summary of the E:\FR\FM\16JAN1.SGM 16JAN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 16, 2018)]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Innovation Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting

AGENCY: Deputy Chief Management Officer, Department of Defense.

ACTION:  Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY:  The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to 
announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the 
Defense Innovation Board (DIB) will take place.

DATES:  Closed to the public Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. 
to 12:00 p.m. Open to the public Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 2:00 
p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES:  The closed portion of the meeting will be held in the 
Pentagon. The open portion of the meeting will be held at 1776 Crystal 
City, 2231 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. Additionally, the 
meeting will be live streamed for those who are unable to physically 
attend the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Michael L. Gable, (571) 372-0933 
(Voice), [email protected] (Email). Mailing address is 
Defense Innovation Board, 9010 Defense Pentagon, Room 5E572, 
Washington, DC 20301-9010. Website: https://innovation.defense.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Due to circumstances beyond the control of 
the Designated Federal Officer and the Department of Defense, the 
Defense Innovation Board was unable to provide public notification 
concerning its meeting on January 17, 2018, 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 
15-calendar day notification requirement.
    This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 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 102-3.140 and 102-3.150.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The mission of the DIB is to examine and 
provide the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense 
independent advice and recommendations on innovative means to address 
future challenges in terms of integrated change to organizational 
structure and processes, business and functional concepts, and 
technology applications. The DIB focuses on (a) technology and 
capabilities, (b) practices and operations, and (c) people and culture.
    Agenda: During the closed portion of the meeting, the DIB will 
receive classified informational briefings from the Deputy Chief 
Management Officer related to innovation priorities and DoD business 
reforms and modernization efforts; from the Chief of Staff of the U.S. 
Army related to innovation priorities and establishment of the Army 
Modernization Command; and from senior military representatives from 
the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Air Force on innovation 
activities within the Services to build workforce innovation capacity, 
promote and optimize operational practices for speed and agility, and 
leverage advances in technology.
    During the open portion of the meeting, the DIB will invite 
selected experts to provide analysis and inputs related to innovation, 
innovation cells, and innovation activities within DoD related to 
workforce innovation initiatives. Potential experts include: From the 
United States Army, Chief of Staff, General Mark Milley; from the 
Defense Digital Service, Tim Van Name; from the Navy Digital Warfare 
Office, Margaret Palmieri; from the Office of the Assistant Secretary 
of Defense for Special Operations and Irregular Warfare, Lt Col Dave 
Blair, USAF; from the Military District 5 office within the office of 
the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manufacturing and 
Industrial Base Policy, Morgan Plummer; and from the Chief Data Officer 
for the U.S. Air Force, Maj Gen Kim Crider. The DIB will deliberate and 
potentially vote on recommendations to (1) Design a DoD Fast-Track for 
Major Technology Initiatives, (2) Incubate and Execute New Ideas from 
the Field, (3) Create a New Innovation, Science, Technology, 
Engineering, and Mathematics (I-STEM) Career Field, and (4) Establish a 
Technology and Innovation Training Program for DoD Senior Leaders. The 
DIB will discuss the initial research and plan for the Software 
Acquisition Reform (SWAR) study directed in the 2018 National Defense 
Authorization Act. The DIB's Executive Director will brief the DIB on 
DoD's latest implementation activities

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related to DIB recommendations. Members of the public will have an 
opportunity to provide oral comments to the DIB regarding the DIB's 
deliberations and potential recommendations. See below for additional 
information on how to sign up to provide public comments.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1), the DoD has 
determined that the portion of the meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
shall be closed to the public. The Assistant Deputy Chief Management 
Officer, in consultation with the Office of the DoD General Counsel, 
has determined in writing that this portion of the DIB's meeting will 
be closed as the discussions will involve classified matters of 
national security. Such classified material is so inextricably 
intertwined with the unclassified material that it cannot reasonably be 
segregated into separate discussions without disclosing matters that 
are classified SECRET or higher. Pursuant to Federal statutes and 
regulations (FACA, the Government in the Sunshine Act, and 41 CFR 102-
3.140 through 102-3.165) and the availability of space, the meeting is 
open to the public from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-
come basis. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting or 
wanting to receive a link to the live stream webcast should contact the 
Executive Director to register no later than January 16, 2018, by email 
at [email protected]. Members of the media should RSVP to Cmdr. 
Patrick Evans, Public Affairs Officer, at Patrick.L.Evans.mil@mail.mil">Patrick.L.Evans.mil@mail.mil.
    Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special 
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact the 
Executive Director at least five business days prior to the meeting so 
that appropriate arrangements can be made.
    Written Statements: Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 
CFR 102-3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit 
written comments to the DIB about its approved agenda pertaining to 
this meeting or at any time regarding the DIB's mission. Individuals 
submitting a written statement must submit their statement at 
[email protected]. The Designated Federal Officer will compile 
all written submissions and provide them to Board Members for 
consideration.
    Oral Presentations: Individuals wishing to make an oral statement 
to the DIB at the public meeting may be permitted to speak for up to 
three minutes. Anyone wishing to speak to the DIB should submit a 
request by email at [email protected] not later than January 16, 
2018 for planning. Requests for oral comments should include a copy or 
summary of planned remarks for archival purposes. Individuals may also 
be permitted to submit a comment request at the public meeting; 
however, depending on the number of individuals requesting to speak, 
the schedule may limit participation. Webcast attendees will be 
provided instructions with the live stream link if they wish to submit 
comments during the open meeting.

    Dated: January 10, 2018.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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