Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees, 8460-8461 [2018-03905]

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To request more information on this proposed information collection or to obtain a copy of the proposal and associated collection instruments, please write to the Department of the Army, Office of the Chief of Installation Management for the Department of the Army, Soldier & Family Readiness Division ATTN: Megan Coffey, Washington, DC 20310 or email to Army.Survivors@mail.mil. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title; Associated Form; and OMB Number: Army Survivor Advisory Working Group (SAWG); OMB #0702– XXXX. Needs and Uses: The information collection requirement is necessary to obtain applications of individuals who may provide advice and recommendations regarding vital Total Army (Active Component, Army National Guard, and U.S. Army Reserve) Survivor quality of life issues. Advisors assess of how current Survivor programs and initiatives may affect the Survivor community. Affected Public: Not-for-profit institutions. Annual Burden Hours: 300. Number of Respondents: 150. Responses per Respondent: 1. Annual Responses: 150. Average Burden per Response: 2 hours. Frequency: Annual. Respondents will be surviving members of deceased Service members; members may be surviving spouses, parents, siblings, and dependents over the age of 18. SAWG members selected will be required to meet biannually for a four day period. Additionally, there will be monthly phone calls to SAWG issues with the members. VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:49 Feb 26, 2018 Jkt 244001 Dated: February 21, 2018. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–03903 Filed 2–26–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3710–08–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary DoD Board of Actuaries; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Department of Defense (DoD). Federal Advisory Committee meeting notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Defense announces that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the DoD Board of Actuaries will take place. This meeting is open to the public. DATES: Thursday, July 12, 2018, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday, July 13, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: 4800 Mark Center Drive, Conference Room 3, Level B1, Alexandria, VA 22350. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Kathleen Ludwig at the Defense Human Resources Activity, DoD Office of the Actuary, 4800 Mark Center Drive, STE 03E25, Alexandria, VA 22350–7000. Phone: 571–372–1993. Email: Kathleen.A.Ludwig.civ@mail.mil. 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. Purpose of the meeting: The purpose of the meeting is for the Board to review DoD actuarial methods and assumptions to be used in the valuations of the Education Benefits Fund, the Military Retirement Fund, and the Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI) Fund, in accordance with the provisions of Section 183, Section 2006, Chapter 74 (10 U.S.C. 1464 et. seq), and 10 U.S.C. 1175. SUMMARY: Agenda Frm 00043 Military Retirement Fund/VSI Fund (July 13, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.) 1. Recent and Proposed Legislation 2. Briefing on Investment Experience 3. September 30, 2017, Valuation of the Military Retirement Fund * 4. Proposed Methods and Assumptions for September 30, 2018, Valuation of the Military Retirement Fund * 5. Proposed Methods and Assumptions for September 30, 2017, VSI Fund Valuation * * Board approval required. 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. The Mark Center is an annex of the Pentagon. Those without a valid DoD Common Access Card must contact Kathleen Ludwig at 571–372–1993 no later than June 15, 2018. Attendees should secure their meeting reservations before this deadline to avoid any issues with building access. It is strongly recommended that attendees plan to arrive at the Mark Center at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Committee’s Designated Federal Officer or Point of Contact: The Designated Federal Officer is Ms. Inger Pettygrove, 703–225–8803, Inger.M.Pettygrove.civ@mail.mil. Persons desiring to attend the DoD Board of Actuaries meeting or make an oral presentation or submit a written statement for consideration at the meeting must notify Kathleen Ludwig at 571–372–1993, or Kathleen.A.Ludwig.civ@mail.mil, by June 15, 2018. For further information contact Mrs. Ludwig at the Defense Human Resources Activity, DoD Office of the Actuary, 4800 Mark Center Drive, STE 03E25, Alexandria, VA 22350– 8000. Dated: February 22, 2018. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–03975 Filed 2–26–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Education Benefits Fund (July 12, 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.) 1. Fund Overview 2. Briefing on Investment Experience 3. September 30, 2017, Valuation Proposed Economic Assumptions * 4. September 30, 2017, Valuation Proposed Methods and Assumptions—Reserve Programs * 5. September 30, 2016, Valuation Proposed Methods and PO 00000 Assumptions—Active Duty Programs * 6. Developments in Education Benefits Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees Department of Defense. Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee. AGENCY: ACTION: E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 39 / Tuesday, February 27, 2018 / Notices The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that it is renewing the charter for the Ocean Research Advisory Panel (‘‘the Panel’’). SUMMARY: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703–692–5952. The Panel’s charter is being renewed pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 7903 and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and 41 CFR 102–3.50(a). The Panel’s charter and contact information for the Panel’s Designated Federal Officer (DFO) can be found at https://www.facadatabase.gov/. The Panel shall provide independent scientific advice and recommendations to the National Ocean Research Leadership Council (‘‘the Council’’). The Council operates as the National Ocean Council (NOC) as directed by Executive Order 13547. The NOC Deputy-level Committee (‘‘the Committee’’) has assumed the statutory responsibilities of the Council. The Panel shall consist of not less than 10 and not more than 18 members representing the following: (a) One member who will represent the National Academy of Sciences. (b) One member who will represent the National Academy of Engineering. (c) One member who will represent the Institute of Medicine. (d) Members selected from among individuals who will represent the views on ocean industries, State Governments, academia, and such other views as the Chairs of the Committee consider appropriate. (e) Members selected from individuals who are eminent in the fields of marine science, marine policy, or related fields. All members of the Panel are appointed to provide advice on behalf of the Government on the basis of their best judgment without representing any particular point of view and in a manner that is free from conflict of interest. Except for reimbursement of official Panel-related travel and per diem, Panel members serve without compensation. The public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the 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. 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. daltland on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:49 Feb 26, 2018 Jkt 244001 Dated: February 21, 2018. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–03905 Filed 2–26–18; 8:45 am] 8461 October 1, 2018 (FY 2019) normal cost payments. 2. Trust Fund Update—Investment Experience 3. Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Update BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE 4. September 30, 2016, Actuarial Valuation Results Office of the Secretary 5. September 30, 2017, Actuarial Valuation Proposals DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Board of Actuaries; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Federal Advisory Committee meeting notice. AGENCY: The Department of Defense announces that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Board of Actuaries will take place. This meeting is open to the public. DATES: Friday, August 3, 2018, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: 4800 Mark Center Drive, Conference Room 9, Level B1, Alexandria, VA 22350. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Kathleen Ludwig at the Defense Human Resource Activity, DoD Office of the Actuary, 4800 Mark Center Drive, STE 03E25 Alexandria, VA 22350–8000. Phone: 571–372–1993. Email: Kathleen.A.Ludwig.civ@mail.mil. 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. Purpose of the meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to execute the provisions of 10 U.S.C. chapter 56 (10 U.S.C. 1114 et. seq). The Board shall review DoD actuarial methods and assumptions to be used in the valuation of benefits under DoD retiree health care programs for Medicare-eligible beneficiaries. SUMMARY: Agenda 1. Meeting Objective a. Approve actuarial assumptions and methods needed for calculating: (i) September 30, 2017 unfunded liability (UFL) (ii) FY 2020 per capita full-time and part-time normal cost amounts (iii) October 1, 2018, Treasury UFL amortization payment b. Approve per capita full-time and part-time normal cost amounts for the PO 00000 Frm 00044 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 6. Decisions (i) Actuarial assumptions and methods needed for calculating items specified in agenda item 1.a (ii) Per capita full-time and part-time normal cost amounts needed for calculating item specified in agenda item 1.b. 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. The Mark Center is an annex of the Pentagon. Those without a valid DoD Common Access Card must contact Kathleen Ludwig at 571–372–1993 no later than July 6, 2018. Attendees should secure their meeting reservations before this deadline to avoid any issues with building access. It is strongly recommended that attendees plan to arrive at the Mark Center at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Committee’s Designated Federal Officer or Point of Contact: The Designated Federal Officer is Ms. Inger Pettygrove, 703–225–8803, Inger.M.Pettygrove.civ@mail.mil. Persons desiring to attend the DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Board of Actuaries meeting or make an oral presentation or submit a written statement for consideration at the meeting, must notify Kathleen Ludwig at 571–372–1993, or Kathleen.A.Ludwig.civ@mail.mil, by July 6, 2018. For further information contact Mrs. Ludwig at the Defense Human Resource Activity, DoD Office of the Actuary, 4800 Mark Center Drive, STE 03E25 Alexandria, VA 22350–8000. Dated: February 22, 2018. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018–03977 Filed 2–26–18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\27FEN1.SGM 27FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 39 (Tuesday, February 27, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8460-8461]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-03905]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory 
Committees

AGENCY: Department of Defense.

ACTION: Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to 
announce that it is renewing the charter for the Ocean Research 
Advisory Panel (``the Panel'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee 
Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703-692-5952.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Panel's charter is being renewed 
pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 7903 and in accordance with the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and 41 
CFR 102-3.50(a). The Panel's charter and contact information for the 
Panel's Designated Federal Officer (DFO) can be found at https://www.facadatabase.gov/.
    The Panel shall provide independent scientific advice and 
recommendations to the National Ocean Research Leadership Council 
(``the Council''). The Council operates as the National Ocean Council 
(NOC) as directed by Executive Order 13547. The NOC Deputy-level 
Committee (``the Committee'') has assumed the statutory 
responsibilities of the Council.
    The Panel shall consist of not less than 10 and not more than 18 
members representing the following: (a) One member who will represent 
the National Academy of Sciences. (b) One member who will represent the 
National Academy of Engineering. (c) One member who will represent the 
Institute of Medicine. (d) Members selected from among individuals who 
will represent the views on ocean industries, State Governments, 
academia, and such other views as the Chairs of the Committee consider 
appropriate. (e) Members selected from individuals who are eminent in 
the fields of marine science, marine policy, or related fields. All 
members of the Panel are appointed to provide advice on behalf of the 
Government on the basis of their best judgment without representing any 
particular point of view and in a manner that is free from conflict of 
interest. Except for reimbursement of official Panel-related travel and 
per diem, Panel members serve without compensation.
    The public or interested organizations may submit written 
statements to the 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. 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.

    Dated: February 21, 2018.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2018-03905 Filed 2-26-18; 8:45 am]
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