Defense Science Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting, 10306-10307 [2023-03417]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 10306 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 33 / Friday, February 17, 2023 / Notices DACOWITS website, https:// dacowits.defense.gov/. Materials presented in the meeting may also be obtained on the DACOWITS website. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is for the DACOWITS to receive briefings and have discussions on topics related to the recruitment, retention, employment, integration, well-being, and treatment of women in the Armed Forces of the United States. Agenda: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.—Welcome, Introductions, Announcements, Request for Information Status Update, Briefings, and DACOWITS discussion. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.—Welcome, Introductions, Opening Remarks, Announcements, Briefings, DACOWITS discussion, and Public Comment Period. Meeting Accessibility: 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 availability of space, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on March 21, 2023; and 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on March 22, 2023. The meeting will also be streamed by videoconference. The number of participants is limited and is on a firstcome basis. Any member of the public who wishes to participate via videoconference must register by contacting DACOWITS at osd.pentagon.ousd-p-r.mbx.dacowits@ mail.mil or by contacting Mr. Robert Bowling at (703) 380–0116 no later than Monday, March 13, 2023. Once registered, the videoconference information will be provided. Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Mr. Robert Bowling no later than Monday, March 13, 2023 so appropriate arrangements can be made. Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of the FACA, interested persons may submit a written statement to the DACOWITS. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 13, 2023 to Mr. Robert Bowling (703) 380–0116 (voice) or to robert.d.bowling1.mil@mail.mil (email). Mailing address is 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 04J25–01, Alexandria, VA 22350. Members of the public interested in making an oral statement, must submit a written statement. If a statement is not received by Monday, March 13, 2023 it may not be provided to or considered by the Committee during this quarterly business meeting. After reviewing the written statements, the Chair and the DFO will determine if the requesting persons are permitted VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Feb 16, 2023 Jkt 259001 to make an oral presentation. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the DACOWITS Chair and ensure they are provided to the members of the Committee. Dated: February 14, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2023–03429 Filed 2–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The 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 16, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. ADDRESSES: The address of the closed meeting is conference room 3A912A at the Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kevin Doxey, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) (703) 571–0081 (Voice), (703) 697–1860 (Facsimile), kevin.a.doxey.civ@mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 2A528, 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: This meeting is being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, U.S. Code (commonly known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. Appendix)), 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) (commonly known as the Government in the Sunshine Act), and sections 102– 3.140 and 102–3.150 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Designated Federal Officer, the Defense Science Board was unable to provide public notification required by 41 CFR 102–3.150(a) concerning its February 16, 2023 meeting. Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15calendar day notification requirement. 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 discuss classified current and future national security challenges and priorities within the DoD. Agenda: The DSB Quarterly Meeting will begin on February 16, 2023 at 8 a.m. with opening remarks from Mr. Kevin Doxey, the DFO, and Dr. Eric Evans, DSB Chair. The first briefing will be from Dr. Dave Honey, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering, who will provide classified technical remarks on his view on defense technical challenges and priorities, to include microelectronics. Next, Dr. Eric Evans, DSB Chair, will provide classified updates on ongoing DSB studies to include the DSB Task Force on National Security Innovation Activities, DSB Task Force on Emerging Biotechnologies and National Security, DSB Task Force on Future Cyber Warfighting Capabilities for the DoD. Next, the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Dr. Stephanie Tompkins, will provide classified technical remarks on her view of DARPA’s defense challenges and priorities. The next briefing will be from General Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who will provide classified remarks on his view on defense challenges and priorities in regards to current events and modernization efforts. Following the break, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (USD(A&S)), Dr. Bill LaPlante, will provide classified technical remarks on his view on defense challenges and priorities in his role as USD(A&S). Next, Dr. Eric Evans will provide classified remarks on ongoing DSB studies, to include the DSB Task Force on National Security Innovation Activities, DSB Task Force on Emerging Biotechnologies and National Security, DSB Task Force on Future Cyber Warfighting Capabilities for the DoD. Following the break, Mr. Frank Kendall, Secretary of the Air Force, will provide classified remarks on his view of current defense challenges and priorities for the Air Force related to technology. The meeting will adjourn at 4:15 p.m. Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(d) and 41 CFR 102– 3.155, the DoD has determined that the DSB meeting will be closed to the E:\FR\FM\17FEN1.SGM 17FEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 33 / Friday, February 17, 2023 / Notices public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering, in consultation with the DoD Office of the General Counsel, has determined in writing that the meeting will be closed to the public because it will consider matters covered by 5 U.S.C. 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 for Research & Engineering. Written Statements: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(3) and 41 CFR 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 at the email address provided in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section at any point. Dated: February 14, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2023–03417 Filed 2–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. AGENCY: The 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 Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: The address of the closed meeting is the Executive Conference lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Feb 16, 2023 Jkt 259001 Center, 4075 Wilson Blvd., Floor 3, Arlington, VA 22203. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kevin Doxey, Designated Federal Officer (DFO) (703) 571–0081 (Voice), (703) 697–1860 (Facsimile), kevin.a.doxey.civ@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: This meeting is being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5 U.S. Code (commonly known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. Appendix)), 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) (commonly known as the Government in the Sunshine Act), and sections 102– 3.140 and 102–3.150 of title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Designated Federal Officer, the Defense Science Board was unable to provide public notification required by 41 CFR 102–3.150(a) concerning its February 15, 2023 meeting. Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15calendar day notification requirement. 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 to discuss the 2023 DSB Summer Study on Climate Change and Global Security (‘‘the DSB Summer Study’’). Agenda: The meeting will begin on Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 8:15 a.m. with administrative opening remarks from Mr. Kevin Doxey, DFO, and a classified overview of the objectives of the Summer Study from Dr. Eric Evans, the DSB Chair. Next, the DSB members will meet in a plenary session to discuss classified strategies for anticipating the global stresses and possible conflict due to climate change. Following a break, the DSB members will hear a classified briefing from Dr. Steven Wax, Acting Deputy Chief Technology Officer (Science & Technology), Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering (OUSD(R&E), regarding OUSD(R&E) environmental research and development oversight. Following a break, Mr. Richard Kidd, Deputy PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 10307 Assistant Secretary of Defense for Environment and Energy Resilience, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment, will provide a classified briefing on the environment and energy resilience portfolio. Next, Ms. Iris Ferguson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Arctic and Global Resilience, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, will provide a classified briefing on arctic and global resilience. Following a break, members will then meet in a plenary session to discuss classified strategies for anticipating the global stresses and possible conflict due to climate change. The meeting will adjourn at 5:00 p.m. Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(d) and 41 CFR 102– 3.155, the DoD has determined that the DSB meeting will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering, in consultation with the DoD Office of the General Counsel, has determined in writing that the meeting will be closed to the public because it will consider matters covered by 5 U.S.C. 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 for Research & Engineering. Written Statements: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(3) and 41 CFR 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 at the email address provided in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section at any point. Dated: February 14, 2023. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2023–03416 Filed 2–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P E:\FR\FM\17FEN1.SGM 17FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10306-10307]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03417]


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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, 
Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The 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 16, 2023 from 8 a.m. to 
4:15 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The address of the closed meeting is conference room 3A912A 
at the Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Kevin Doxey, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO) (703) 571-0081 (Voice), (703) 697-1860 (Facsimile), 
[email protected] (Email). Mailing address is Defense Science 
Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 2A528, 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: This meeting is being held under the 
provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, U.S. Code (commonly known as the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. Appendix)), 5 U.S.C. 
552b(c) (commonly known as the Government in the Sunshine Act), and 
sections 102-3.140 and 102-3.150 of title 41, Code of Federal 
Regulations (CFR).
    Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Designated Federal 
Officer, the Defense Science Board was unable to provide public 
notification required by 41 CFR 102-3.150(a) concerning its February 
16, 2023 meeting. 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.
    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 discuss 
classified current and future national security challenges and 
priorities within the DoD.
    Agenda: The DSB Quarterly Meeting will begin on February 16, 2023 
at 8 a.m. with opening remarks from Mr. Kevin Doxey, the DFO, and Dr. 
Eric Evans, DSB Chair. The first briefing will be from Dr. Dave Honey, 
Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Research & Engineering, who will 
provide classified technical remarks on his view on defense technical 
challenges and priorities, to include microelectronics. Next, Dr. Eric 
Evans, DSB Chair, will provide classified updates on ongoing DSB 
studies to include the DSB Task Force on National Security Innovation 
Activities, DSB Task Force on Emerging Biotechnologies and National 
Security, DSB Task Force on Future Cyber Warfighting Capabilities for 
the DoD. Next, the Director of the Defense Advanced Research Projects 
Agency (DARPA), Dr. Stephanie Tompkins, will provide classified 
technical remarks on her view of DARPA's defense challenges and 
priorities. The next briefing will be from General Mark Milley, 
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, who will provide classified 
remarks on his view on defense challenges and priorities in regards to 
current events and modernization efforts. Following the break, the 
Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition & Sustainment (USD(A&S)), 
Dr. Bill LaPlante, will provide classified technical remarks on his 
view on defense challenges and priorities in his role as USD(A&S). 
Next, Dr. Eric Evans will provide classified remarks on ongoing DSB 
studies, to include the DSB Task Force on National Security Innovation 
Activities, DSB Task Force on Emerging Biotechnologies and National 
Security, DSB Task Force on Future Cyber Warfighting Capabilities for 
the DoD. Following the break, Mr. Frank Kendall, Secretary of the Air 
Force, will provide classified remarks on his view of current defense 
challenges and priorities for the Air Force related to technology. The 
meeting will adjourn at 4:15 p.m.
    Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(d) and 41 
CFR 102-3.155, the DoD has determined that the DSB meeting will be 
closed to the

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public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of Defense for Research & 
Engineering, in consultation with the DoD Office of the General 
Counsel, has determined in writing that the meeting will be closed to 
the public because it will consider matters covered by 5 U.S.C. 
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 for 
Research & Engineering.
    Written Statements: In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(3) and 41 
CFR 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 at the email address provided in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section at any point.

    Dated: February 14, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2023-03417 Filed 2-16-23; 8:45 am]
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