Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS); Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting, 10305-10306 [2023-03429]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 33 / Friday, February 17, 2023 / Notices Section 104(b) of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (CPSIA) requires the Commission to adopt mandatory standards for durable infant or toddler products. 15 U.S.C. 2056a(b)(1). Mandatory standards must be ‘‘substantially the same as’’ voluntary standards, or may be ‘‘more stringent’’ than voluntary standards, if the Commission determines that more stringent requirements would further reduce the risk of injury associated with the products. Id. Mandatory standards may be based, in whole or in part, on a voluntary standard. Pursuant to section 104(b)(4)(B) of the CPSIA, if a voluntary standards organization revises a standard that has been adopted, in whole or in part, as a consumer product safety standard under CPSIA section 104, it must notify the Commission. The revised voluntary standard then shall be considered to be a consumer product safety standard issued by the Commission under section 9 of the Consumer Product Safety Act (15 U.S.C. 2058), effective 180 days after the date on which the organization notifies the Commission (or a later date specified by the Commission in the Federal Register) unless, within 90 days after receiving that notice, the Commission responds to the organization that it has determined that the proposed revision does not improve the safety of the consumer product covered by the standard, and therefore the Commission is retaining its existing mandatory consumer product safety standard. 15 U.S.C. 2056a(b)(4)(B). Under this authority, on January 15, 2014, the Commission issued a mandatory safety rule for children’s bedside sleepers (79 FR 2589). The rulemaking created 16 CFR part 1222, which incorporates by reference, with modifications, ASTM F2906–13, Standard Consumer Safety Specification for Bedside Sleepers. The modifications under § 1222.2(b) require that bedside sleepers be tested to the mandatory Safety Standard for Bassinets and Cradles, codified at 16 CFR part 1218. ASTM F2906 describes bedside sleepers as products intended to provide sleeping space for an infant up to approximately 5 months of age (or when child begins to push up on hands and knees). The standard states that these products are intended to be secured to the side of an adult bed for the purpose of having a baby sleep in close proximity to an adult. The minimum required side-height for beside sleepers generally is the same as bassinets, 7.5 inches. However, for the side of the sleeper that attaches to an adult bed, the lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:13 Feb 16, 2023 Jkt 259001 minimum side-height is 4 inches. The mandatory standard also includes performance requirements and test methods, as well as requirements for warning labels and instructions, to address hazards to children associated with children’s bedside sleepers. Since publishing the 2013 version of ASTM F2906, ASTM published revisions in 2022 and 2023. ASTM published ASTM F2906–22 on October 1, 2022, to clarify side-height and attachment requirements for bedside sleepers. However, CPSC understands that ASTM discovered an error in the publication allowing for an unintended side-height exemption for the side of the product that attaches to an adult bed, for certain products, and therefore did not notify the Commission of this revision. On January 1, 2023, ASTM published a revised version of the incorporated voluntary standard, ASTM F2906–23, that removes the unintended exemption. On February 6, 2023, ASTM notified the Commission that it had approved and published ASTM F2906–23. CPSC staff is assessing the revised voluntary standard to determine, consistent with section 104(b)(4)(B) of the CPSIA, its effect on the safety of consumer products covered by the standard, namely bedside sleepers. The Commission invites public comment on that question, to inform staff’s assessment and any subsequent Commission consideration of the revisions in ASTM F2906–23.1 The incorporated voluntary standard and the two revised voluntary standards, ASTM F2906–22 and –23, are available for review in several ways. ASTM has provided on its website (at https://www.astm.org/CPSC.htm), at no cost, a read-only copy of both the 2022 and 2023 revisions to ASTM F2906, including red-lined versions that identify the changes made to ASTM F2906–13 and ASTM F2906–22. Likewise, a read-only copy of the existing, incorporated standard (ASTM F2906–13) is available for viewing, at no cost, on the ASTM website at: https:// www.astm.org/READINGLIBRARY/. Interested parties can also download copies of the standards by purchasing them from ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, P.O. Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428–2959; phone: 610–832–9585; https://www.astm.org. Alternatively, interested parties can schedule an appointment to inspect copies of the standards at CPSC’s Office of the Secretary, U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 4330 East West 1 On February 10, 2023, the Commission voted 4– 0 to publish this notification. PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 10305 Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, telephone: 301–504–7479. Comments must be received by March 3, 2023. Because of the short statutory time frame Congress established for the Commission to consider revised voluntary standards under section 104(b)(4) of the CPSIA, CPSC will not consider comments received after this date. Alberta E. Mills, Secretary, Consumer Product Safety Commission. [FR Doc. 2023–03262 Filed 2–16–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6355–01–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS); Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), 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 DACOWITS will take place. DATES: Day 1—Open to the public Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Day 2—Open to the public Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Association of the United States Army Conference Center, located at 2425 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: COL Seana Jardin, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), (571) 232–7415 (voice), seana.m.jardin.mil@mail.mil (email). Website: https://dacowits.defense.gov. 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 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. Availability of Materials for the Meeting: Additional information, including the agenda or any updates to the agenda, is available at the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\17FEN1.SGM 17FEN1 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

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10305-10306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03429]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS); 
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness 
(USD(P&R)), 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 DACOWITS will take 
place.

DATES: 
    Day 1--Open to the public Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 
12:00 p.m.
    Day 2--Open to the public Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. 
to 11:30 a.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Association of the United 
States Army Conference Center, located at 2425 Wilson Boulevard, 
Arlington, Virginia 22201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: COL Seana Jardin, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), (571) 232-7415 (voice), seana.m.jardin.mil@mail.mil">seana.m.jardin.mil@mail.mil 
(email). Website: https://dacowits.defense.gov. 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 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.
    Availability of Materials for the Meeting: Additional information, 
including the agenda or any updates to the agenda, is available at the

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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 first-come basis. Any member of the public who wishes to 
participate via videoconference must register by contacting DACOWITS at 
[email protected] 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">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 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]
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