Meeting of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board, 79639 [2024-22381]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 189 / Monday, September 30, 2024 / Notices writing at least seven (7) days in advance of the meeting date. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE Office of Justice Programs Gregory Joy, Policy Advisor/Designated Federal Officer, Bureau of Justice Assistance. [OJP (BJA) Docket No. 1831] [FR Doc. 2024–22381 Filed 9–27–24; 8:45 am] Meeting of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board BILLING CODE 4410–18–P Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA). AGENCY: ACTION: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE National Institute of Justice Notice of meeting. [OJP (NIJ) Docket No. 1826] This is an announcement of a meeting (via WebEx/conference call-in) of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board to consider nominations for the 2023–2024 Medal of Valor, and to make a limited number of recommendations for submission to the U.S. Attorney General to be cited. Additional issues of importance to the Board may also be discussed. SUMMARY: DATES: November 6, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST. This meeting will be held virtually using web conferencing technology. The public may hear the proceedings of this virtual meeting/ conference call by registering at last seven (7) days in advance with Gregory Joy (contact information below). All emailed requests to register must include within its Subject line, ‘‘MOV Board Meeting—November 6, 2024’’. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Joy, Policy Advisor, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, by telephone at (202) 514– 1369, or by email at Gregory.joy@ usdoj.gov. The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board carries out those advisory functions specified in 42 U.S.C. 15202. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 15201, the President of the United States is authorized to award the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 189 (Monday, September 30, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 79639]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-22381]



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DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Office of Justice Programs

[OJP (BJA) Docket No. 1831]


Meeting of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board

AGENCY: Office of Justice Programs (OJP), Bureau of Justice Assistance 
(BJA).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: This is an announcement of a meeting (via WebEx/conference 
call-in) of the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor Review Board to 
consider nominations for the 2023-2024 Medal of Valor, and to make a 
limited number of recommendations for submission to the U.S. Attorney 
General to be cited. Additional issues of importance to the Board may 
also be discussed.

DATES: November 6, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. EST.

ADDRESSES: This meeting will be held virtually using web conferencing 
technology. The public may hear the proceedings of this virtual 
meeting/conference call by registering at last seven (7) days in 
advance with Gregory Joy (contact information below). All emailed 
requests to register must include within its Subject line, ``MOV Board 
Meeting--November 6, 2024''.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gregory Joy, Policy Advisor, Bureau of 
Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, by telephone at (202) 
514-1369, or by email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor 
Review Board carries out those advisory functions specified in 42 
U.S.C. 15202. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 15201, the President of the United 
States is authorized to award the Public Safety Officer Medal of Valor, 
the highest national award for valor by a public safety officer.
    This virtual meeting/conference call is open to the public to 
participate remotely. For security purposes, members of the public who 
wish to participate must register at least seven (7) days in advance of 
the meeting/conference call by contacting Mr. Joy.
    Access to the virtual meeting/conference call will not be allowed 
without prior registration. Please submit any comments or written 
statements for consideration by the Review Board in writing at least 
seven (7) days in advance of the meeting date.

Gregory Joy,
Policy Advisor/Designated Federal Officer, Bureau of Justice 
Assistance.
[FR Doc. 2024-22381 Filed 9-27-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4410-18-P
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