U.S. Army Science Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting, 64449-64450 [2020-22466]

Download as PDF khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 198 / Tuesday, October 13, 2020 / Notices Exploration Priorities for the Implementation Plan’’ in the subject line of the message. All personal identifying information (e.g., name, address, etc.), confidential business information, or otherwise sensitive information submitted voluntarily by the sender is publicly accessible. NOAA will accept anonymous comments. Clearly indicate which section and page number, if applicable, submitted comments pertain to. All submissions must be in English. Please note that the U.S. Government will not pay for responsible preparation, or for the use of any information contained in the response. Instructions: Response to this RFI is voluntary. Respondent needs not reply to all questions listed. For all submissions, clearly indicate which questions are being answered. Email attachments will be accepted in plain text, Microsoft Word, or Adobe PDF formats only. Each individual or institution is requested to submit only one response. OSTP may post responses to this RFI, without change, on a Federal website. NOAA, therefore, requests that no business proprietary information, copyrighted information, or personally identifiable information be submitted in response to this RFI. Please note that the U.S. Government will not pay for response preparation, or for the use of any information contained in the response. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization (NOMEC) Council Co-Chairs; Dr. Alan Leonardi, NOAA, alan.leonardi@noaa.gov, 301–734–1016; RDML Shepard Smith, NOAA, shep.smith@noaa.gov, 202–510–5561; Dr. John Haines, USGS, jhaines@ usgs.gov, 703–648–6422. 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This meeting is open to the public. DATES: Thursday, October 22, 2020. Time: 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. This meeting will be open but with required COVID– 19 precautions. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at Bell Textron, 2231 Crystal Drive, Suite 1010, Arlington, VA 22202. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Heather J. Gerard, (703) 545–8652, heather.j.gerardi.civ@mail.mil or Ms. Gloria Mudge at gloria.l.mudge.civ@ mail.mil. Mailing address is Army Science Board, 2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 7098, Arlington, VA 22202. Website: https://asb.army.mil/. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 purpose of the meeting is for ASB members to review, deliberate, and vote on the findings and recommendations presented for a Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) ASB studies. Agenda: The board will present findings and recommendations for deliberation and vote on the following FY20 studies: ‘‘Data Integrity for Operating Force (OF) Decision Making’’: This study will be discussed from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; ‘‘Army Modeling and Simulation’’: This study will be discussed from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.. Public Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102– 3.165, and subject to the availability of SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\13OCN1.SGM 13OCN1 64450 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 198 / Tuesday, October 13, 2020 / Notices space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating for this event is limited due to COVID–19 restrictions and reservations must be made in advance to attend this event. 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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 198 (Tuesday, October 13, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 64449-64450]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-22466]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


U.S. Army Science Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is publishing this notice to 
announce the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the U.S. 
Army Science Board (ASB). This meeting is open to the public.

DATES:  Thursday, October 22, 2020. Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. This 
meeting will be open but with required COVID-19 precautions.

ADDRESSES:  The meeting will be held at Bell Textron, 2231 Crystal 
Drive, Suite 1010, Arlington, VA 22202.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Ms. Heather J. Gerard, (703) 545-
8652, [email protected] or Ms. Gloria Mudge at 
[email protected]. Mailing address is Army Science Board, 
2530 Crystal Drive, Suite 7098, Arlington, VA 22202. Website: https://asb.army.mil/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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 purpose of the meeting is for ASB 
members to review, deliberate, and vote on the findings and 
recommendations presented for a Fiscal Year 2020 (FY20) ASB studies.
    Agenda: The board will present findings and recommendations for 
deliberation and vote on the following FY20 studies: ``Data Integrity 
for Operating Force (OF) Decision Making'': This study will be 
discussed from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.; ``Army Modeling and 
Simulation'': This study will be discussed from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m..
    Public Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as 
amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, and subject to the 
availability of

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space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating for this event is 
limited due to COVID-19 restrictions and reservations must be made in 
advance to attend this event. Send an email request to Ms. Gloria Mudge 
at [email protected]. Advanced security and COVID-19 
screening is required to attend this meeting. A photo ID is required to 
enter the facility. COVID-19 screening and questionnaire will be taken 
at the door, facemasks are required and social distancing is mandatory. 
Seating is therefore limited and on a first come, first served basis.
    For additional information about public access procedures, contact 
the Alternate Designated Federal Officer, at the email address or 
telephone number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, 
and Sec.  10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the 
public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the 
ASB about its mission and functions. Written statements may be 
submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of a planned 
meeting of the ASB. All written statements must be submitted to the 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the address listed above, and this 
individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to the 
membership for their consideration. Written statements not received at 
least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting may not be considered by 
the ASB prior to its scheduled meeting. After reviewing written 
comments, the DFO may choose to invite the submitter of the comments to 
orally present their issue during a future open meeting.

Brenda S. Bowen,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-22466 Filed 10-9-20; 8:45 am]
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