Defense Science Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting, 4452-4453 [2019-02371]

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[FR Doc. 2019–02451 Filed 2–14–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Defense Science 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 Defense Science Board (DSB) will take place. DATES: Closed to the public Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The address of the closed meeting is the Nunn-Lugar Conference Room, 3E863 at the Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lt Col Milo W. Hyde, III, U.S. Air Force, (703)571–0081 (Voice), (703) 697–1860 (Facsimile), milo.w.hyde2.mil@mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301– 3140. Website: https://www.acq.osd.mil/ dsb/. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the website. SUMMARY: Due to the circumstances beyond the control of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Designated Federal Officer, the Defense Science Board was unable to provide public notification required by 41 CFR 102–3.150(a) concerning the meeting on February 21, 2019 of the Defense Science Board. 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) (Title 5 United States Code (U.S.C), Appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act (Title 5 U.S.C., Section 552b), and Title 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Sections 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. Purpose of the Meeting: The mission of the DSB is to provide independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the DoD’s scientific and technical enterprise. The objective of the meeting is to obtain, review, and evaluate classified information related to the DSB’s mission. DSB membership will meet with DoD Leadership to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1 khammond on DSKBBV9HB2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 32 / Friday, February 15, 2019 / Notices discuss classified current and future national security challenges within the DoD. Agenda: The DSB Winter Quarterly Meeting will begin on February 21, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. with opening remarks by Lt Col Milo Hyde, the Designated Federal Officer, and Dr. Craig Fields, DSB Chairman. The first presentation will be from Dr. Arup Chakraborty and Dr. George Whitesides, Co-Chairs of the DSB Task Force on Biology, who will provide a brief on the Task Force on Biology’s findings and recommendations and engage in classified discussion with the DSB. The DSB will then vote on the Biology Task Force’s findings and recommendations. Next, Honorable John C. Rood, Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, will provide a classified brief on his view of current and future defense challenges. Next, Admiral John M. Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, will provide a classified brief on his view of the defense issues and challenges the Navy faces. Finally, Honorable Robert F. Behler, Director of Operational Test and Evaluation will provide a classified brief on his view of current and future defense challenges. The meeting will adjourn at 2:00 p.m. Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with Section 10(d) of the FACA and Title 41 CFR, Section 102–3.155, the DoD has determined that the DSB meeting will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering), in consultation with the DoD Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that the meeting will be closed to the public because it will consider matters covered by title 5 U.S.C., section 552b(c)(1). The determination is based on the consideration that it is expected that discussions throughout will involve classified matters of national security concern. Such classified material is so intertwined with the unclassified material that it cannot reasonably be segregated into separate discussions without defeating the effectiveness and meaning of the overall meetings. To permit the meeting to be open to the public would preclude discussion of such matters and would greatly diminish the ultimate utility of the DSB’s findings and recommendations to the Secretary of Defense and to the Under Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering). Written Statements: In accordance with Section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and Title 41 CFR, Sections 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the DSB at any time regarding its mission or in response to VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:41 Feb 14, 2019 Jkt 247001 the stated agenda of a planned meeting. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the DSB DFO provided above at any point; however, if a written statement is not received at least three calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the DSB until a later date. Dated: February 11, 2019. Shelly E. Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2019–02371 Filed 2–14–19; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Innovation Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Defense Innovation 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 Defense Innovation Board, Science and Technology Subcommittee will take place. SUMMARY: Open to the public Thursday, March 14, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Studio Theater, Cohon University Center, First Floor. Carnegie Mellon University, 5032 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The public subcommittee 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), (Facsimile), michael.l.gable.civ@mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is Defense Innovation Board, 3030 Defense Pentagon, Room 5E572, Washington, DC 20301–3030. Website: https://innovation.defense.gov. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the website. DATES: 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 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 4453 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. Purpose of the Meeting: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that the following federal advisory committee meeting of the Science and Technology Subcommittee of Defense Innovation Board (DIB) will take place. Agenda: During meeting, members of the public will have an opportunity to provide oral comments to the DIB regarding its ongoing research and potential recommendations. See below for additional information on how to sign up to provide public comments. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to Federal statutes and regulations (the FACA, 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 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 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 register on the DIB website, https:// innovation.defense.gov, no later than March 12, 2019. Members of the media should RSVP to Lieutenant Colonel Michelle Baldanza, U.S. Army, Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs, at michelle.l.baldanza.mil@mail.mil. Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should contact the Designated Federal Officer (DFO), see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section for contact information, no later than March 10, 2019, 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 to the DFO (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section for contact information). Written comments that do not pertain to a scheduled meeting may be submitted at any time. However, if individual comments pertain to a specific topic being discussed at the planned meeting, then such comments must be received in writing not later than March 12, 2018. The DFO will compile all written submissions and provide them to DIB 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 five minutes. Anyone wishing to speak to the DIB should submit a request by E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 32 (Friday, February 15, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4452-4453]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-02371]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Science Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting

AGENCY:  Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, 
Defense Science Board, 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 Science Board (DSB) will take place.

DATES:  Closed to the public Thursday, February 21, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. 
to 2:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES:  The address of the closed meeting is the Nunn-Lugar 
Conference Room, 3E863 at the Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Lt Col Milo W. Hyde, III, U.S. Air 
Force, (703)571-0081 (Voice), (703) 697-1860 (Facsimile), 
milo.w.hyde2.mil@mail.mil">milo.w.hyde2.mil@mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is Defense Science 
Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, DC 20301-3140. 
Website: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dsb/. The most up-to-date changes to 
the meeting agenda can be found on the website.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Due to the circumstances beyond the control 
of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Designated Federal Officer, 
the Defense Science Board was unable to provide public notification 
required by 41 CFR 102-3.150(a) concerning the meeting on February 21, 
2019 of the Defense Science Board. 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) (Title 5 United States Code (U.S.C), Appendix), 
the Government in the Sunshine Act (Title 5 U.S.C., Section 552b), and 
Title 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Sections 102-3.140 and 102-
3.150.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The mission of the DSB is to provide 
independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the DoD's 
scientific and technical enterprise. The objective of the meeting is to 
obtain, review, and evaluate classified information related to the 
DSB's mission. DSB membership will meet with DoD Leadership to

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discuss classified current and future national security challenges 
within the DoD.
    Agenda: The DSB Winter Quarterly Meeting will begin on February 21, 
2019 at 8:00 a.m. with opening remarks by Lt Col Milo Hyde, the 
Designated Federal Officer, and Dr. Craig Fields, DSB Chairman. The 
first presentation will be from Dr. Arup Chakraborty and Dr. George 
Whitesides, Co-Chairs of the DSB Task Force on Biology, who will 
provide a brief on the Task Force on Biology's findings and 
recommendations and engage in classified discussion with the DSB. The 
DSB will then vote on the Biology Task Force's findings and 
recommendations. Next, Honorable John C. Rood, Under Secretary of 
Defense for Policy, will provide a classified brief on his view of 
current and future defense challenges. Next, Admiral John M. 
Richardson, Chief of Naval Operations, will provide a classified brief 
on his view of the defense issues and challenges the Navy faces. 
Finally, Honorable Robert F. Behler, Director of Operational Test and 
Evaluation will provide a classified brief on his view of current and 
future defense challenges. The meeting will adjourn at 2:00 p.m.
    Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with Section 10(d) of the FACA 
and Title 41 CFR, Section 102-3.155, the DoD has determined that the 
DSB meeting will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Under 
Secretary of Defense (Research and Engineering), in consultation with 
the DoD Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that the 
meeting will be closed to the public because it will consider matters 
covered by title 5 U.S.C., section 552b(c)(1). The determination is 
based on the consideration that it is expected that discussions 
throughout will involve classified matters of national security 
concern. Such classified material is so intertwined with the 
unclassified material that it cannot reasonably be segregated into 
separate discussions without defeating the effectiveness and meaning of 
the overall meetings. To permit the meeting to be open to the public 
would preclude discussion of such matters and would greatly diminish 
the ultimate utility of the DSB's findings and recommendations to the 
Secretary of Defense and to the Under Secretary of Defense (Research 
and Engineering).
    Written Statements: In accordance with Section 10(a)(3) of the FACA 
and Title 41 CFR, Sections 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, interested 
persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the DSB at 
any time regarding its mission or in response to the stated agenda of a 
planned meeting. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit 
their statement to the DSB DFO provided above at any point; however, if 
a written statement is not received at least three calendar days prior 
to the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be 
provided to or considered by the DSB until a later date.

    Dated: February 11, 2019.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2019-02371 Filed 2-14-19; 8:45 am]
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