Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting, 92914-92915 [2024-27546]

Download as PDF 92914 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 227 / Monday, November 25, 2024 / Notices khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES for the demolition of facilities and structures, not including historic buildings even where asbestos, PCB’s, lead-based paint, and other special hazard items are present. DON CATEX (f)(37) would allow DAF to conduct routine dredging to maintain navigational channels to their original permitted depths. Use of DA CATEX (d)(2) would allow the DAF to conduct routine maintenance of stormwater conveyance structures in accordance with USACE permit requirements under section 404 of the Clean Water Act to reduce flooding. The categories of actions described herein are activities for which the DAF contemplates using the CATEXes at this time; however, DAF may expand use of the CATEXes identified in section II to other activities where appropriate and would consult with the establishing agency, as needed. When the establishing agency CATEX requires written record to document application of the CATEX, the DAF Environmental Planning Function (EPF) shall complete a detailed Air Force Form 813 Request for Environmental Impact Analysis to document application of the CATEX. Where the CATEX mentions the owning agency, DAF adoption makes the CATEX available for DAF activities. IV. Consideration of Extraordinary Circumstances If an agency determines that a CATEX covers a proposed action, the agency must evaluate the proposed action for extraordinary circumstances in which a normally excluded action may have a significant effect consistent with 40 CFR 1501.4(b). DAF has its own NEPA implementing procedures to guide its application of extraordinary circumstances. Further, DAF will apply the owning agency’s extraordinary circumstances. If an extraordinary circumstance is present, determine whether there are circumstances that lessen the impacts or other conditions sufficient to avoid significant effects, consistent with 40 CFR 1501.4(b). The DAF EPF must document application of any mitigated CATEX on a fully developed AF Form 813. If DAF cannot apply a CATEX to a particular proposed action due to extraordinary circumstances, DAF will prepare an EA or EIS, consistent with 40 CFR 1501.4(b)(2). V. Consultation With Establishing Agencies and Determination of Appropriateness DAF worked with DA, DON, NASA, TVA, and ARS to identify thirty-five CATEXes that could apply to DAF proposed actions and began VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 Nov 22, 2024 Jkt 265001 consultation on 20 March 2024. During the consultation, the agencies discussed whether the categories of DAF proposed actions would be appropriately covered by CATEXes from the above listed Federal agencies; the extraordinary circumstances that DAF should consider before applying these CATEXes to DAF’s proposed actions; the requirement to evaluate, before use of the above listed Federal agencies CATEXes, the conditions listed as integral elements in these agencies NEPA regulations (listed in Section II above); and what documentation DAF should complete when applying these CATEXes. The agencies also considered past use of the CATEXes by the DA, DON, NASA, TVA, and ARS, including how often these agencies modified a proposed action or prepared an EA or EIS for a proposed action otherwise covered by the CATEXes. At the conclusion of that process, the agencies determined that DAF’s proposed use of the CATEXes as described in this notice would be appropriate. VI. Conclusion This notice documents adoption of the thirty-five CATEXes listed above in accordance with 42 U.S.C. 4336c (4)), and they are available for use by DAF, effective immediately. Tommy W. Lee, Acting Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–27545 Filed 11–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3911–44–P Venue to-be-determined. Meeting details will be posted on: https://DAC-MPT.com. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Dr. Sofiya Velgach, (703) 697–9271 (Voice), 703 614–9272 (Facsimile), osd.pentagon.ousd-p-r.mbx.DAC-MPT@ mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is Designated Federal Officer, Accession Policy, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Room 3D1066, Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–4000. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting can be found on the website: https://DACMPT.com. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) (commonly known as the ‘‘Federal Advisory Committee Act’’ or ‘‘FACA’’); section 552b of title 5, U.S.C. (commonly known as the ‘‘Government in the Sunshine Act’’); and 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 102–3.140 and 102– 3.150. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meetings is to provide an overview of the accession testing program: progress on Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Batter (ASVAB) form development, special purpose tests, calculator study, adverse impact analyses, and updates to the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. Additional information can be found at https:// DAC-MPT.com. ADDRESSES: Agenda DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Department of Defense (DoD). AGENCY: Notice of Federal advisory committee meeting. ACTION: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing (DAC–MPT) will take place. SUMMARY: Day 1—Open to the public Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Mountain Time. Day 2—Open to the public Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Mountain Time. DATES: PO 00000 Frm 00031 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Day 1, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 (Mountain Time) 8:30 a.m.–8:45 a.m.: Welcome and Opening Remarks—Dr. Sofiya Velgach, (OASD(M&RA)/AP) 8:45 a.m.–9:15 a.m.: Accession Policy Brief—Dr. Katherine Helland (OASD(M&RA)/AP) 9:15 a.m.–10:00 a.m.: R&D Milestones Brief—Dr. Mary Pommerich (OPA/ DTAC) 10:00 a.m.–10:15 a.m.: Break 10:15 a.m.–11:15 a.m.: Update on Committee Recommendations—Dr. Mary Pommerich (OPA/DTAC) 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m.: Update on P&P Forms—Dr. Jeff Dahlke (HumRRO) 12:15 p.m.–1:45 p.m.: Lunch 1:45 p.m.–2:45 p.m.: Form Equating Sampling Design—Dr. Jeff Dahlke (HumRRO) 2:45 p.m.–3:15 p.m.: Complex Reasoning Update—Dr. Kate Klein (HumRRO) 3:15 p.m.–3:45 p.m.: Computational Thinking Update—Dr. Kimberly Adams (HumRRO) E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 227 / Monday, November 25, 2024 / Notices 3:45 p.m.–4:00 p.m.: Break 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.: Calculator Analyses Efforts a. Calculator Impact Study—Dr. Kevin Bradley (HumRRO) b. CAT Simulation—Dr. Glen Heinrich-Wallace (HumRRO) c. Calculator Needs Assessment—Dr. Monica Gribben (HumRRO) 5:30 p.m.–5:45 p.m.: Public Comments Day 2, Thursday, January 23, 2025 (Mountain Time) 8:30 a.m.–9:30 a.m.: Refinement of the Joint Service—TAPAS Instrument— Dr. Dan Putka (HumRRO) 9:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m.: Adverse Impact— Dr. Nick Howald (HumRRO) 10:30 a.m.–10:45 a.m.: Break 10:45 a.m.–11:30 a.m.: Curriculum Alignment Study—Dr. Rod McCloy (HumRRO) 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.: ASVAB CEP a. General—Dr. Irina Rader (OPA/ DTAC) b. Find Your Interest—Dr. Rod McCloy (HumRRO) c. Work Values—Dr. Maura Burke (HumRRO) 12:30 p.m.–12:45 p.m.: Future Topics— Dr. Mary Pommerich (OPA/DTAC) 12:45 p.m.–1:00 p.m.: Public Comments 1:00 p.m.–1:15 p.m.: Closing Comments—Dr. Fred Oswald, Chair 1:15 p.m.–3:00 p.m.: Working Lunch (Administrative Items) Abbreviations Key khammond on DSK9W7S144PROD with NOTICES ASVAB—Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery ASVAB CEP—ASVAB Career Exploration Program, student testing program provided at no charge to high schools nation-wide to help students develop career exploration skills and used by recruiters to identify potential applicants for enlistment. CAT—computerized adaptive testing HumRRO—Human Resources Research Organization OASD(M&RA)/AP—Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Manpower and Reserve Affairs)/Accession Policy OPA/DTAC—Office of People Analytics/ Defense Testing and Assessment Center P&P—paper and pencil TAPAS—Tailored Adaptive Personality Assessment System Latest version of the agenda will be posted on https://DAC-MPT.com. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating availability is on a firstcome, first-served basis. All members of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must contact the DFO no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025, as listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:29 Nov 22, 2024 Jkt 265001 Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the FACA, interested persons may submit written statements to the DAC–MPT at any time about its approved agenda or at any time on the DAC–MPT’s mission. Written statements should be submitted to the DAC–MPT’s DFO at the address or facsimile number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. If statements pertain to a specific topic being discussed at the planned meeting, then these statements must be submitted no later than five (5) business days prior to the meeting in question. Written statements received after this date may not be provided to, or not considered by the DAC–MPT until its next meeting. The DFO will review all timely submitted written statements and provide copies to all the DAC–MPT members before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. Please note that since the DAC–MPT operates under the provisions of the FACA, all submitted comments and public presentations will be treated as public documents and will be made available for public inspection. Opportunity for public comments will be provided at the end of each day. Public comments will be limited to 5 minutes per person, as time allows. Dated: November 19, 2024. Stephanie J. Bost, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2024–27546 Filed 11–22–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001–FR–P DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Applications for New Awards; Office of Indian Education Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Department of Education. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: The Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2025 for Office of Indian Education (OIE) Formula Grants to Local Educational Agencies (Formula Grants). SUMMARY: DATES: Part I of Electronic Application System for Indian Education (EASIE) Applications Available: February 3, 2025. Deadline for Transmittal of EASIE Part I: March 7, 2025. Part II of EASIE Applications Available: March 31, 2025. PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 92915 Deadline for Transmittal of EASIE Part II: May 9, 2025. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For questions about the Formula Grants program, contact Crystal C. Moore, U.S. Department of Education, 400 Maryland Avenue SW, MS 6335, Washington, DC 20202–6335. Telephone: (202) 987– 0607. Email: crystal.moore@ed.gov. For technical questions about the EASIE application and uploading documentation, contact the Partner Support Center (PSC). Telephone: 877– 457–3336. Email: OIE.EASIE@ed.gov. If you are deaf, hard of hearing, or have a speech disability and wish to access telecommunications relay services, please dial 7–1–1. 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These funds must be used to support comprehensive programs that are designed to meet the unique cultural, language, and educational needs of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) students and ensure that all students meet challenging State academic standards. The information gathered from the project’s final annual performance report (APR) will be utilized to complete OIE’s required annual reporting. Specifically, the APR covers the Secretary’s established performance measures for assessing the effectiveness and efficiency of the Formula Grants program as detailed in this notice. Assistance Listing Number (ALN): 84.060A. OMB Control Number: 1810–0021. Integration of Services Authorized: As authorized under section 6116 of the Elementary and Secondary Education E:\FR\FM\25NON1.SGM 25NON1

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing; Notice 
of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and 
Readiness, 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 Advisory 
Committee on Military Personnel Testing (DAC-MPT) will take place.

DATES: Day 1--Open to the public Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 8:30 
a.m. to 5:45 p.m., Mountain Time. Day 2--Open to the public Thursday, 
January 23, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., Mountain Time.

ADDRESSES: Venue to-be-determined. Meeting details will be posted on: 
https://DAC-MPT.com.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Dr. 
Sofiya Velgach, (703) 697-9271 (Voice), 703 614-9272 (Facsimile), 
[email protected] (Email). Mailing address is 
Designated Federal Officer, Accession Policy, Office of the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, Room 3D1066, Defense 
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-4000. The most up-to-date changes to the 
meeting can be found on the website: https://DAC-MPT.com.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the 
provisions of chapter 10 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) 
(commonly known as the ``Federal Advisory Committee Act'' or ``FACA''); 
section 552b of title 5, U.S.C. (commonly known as the ``Government in 
the Sunshine Act''); and 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 102-3.140 
and 102-3.150.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meetings is to provide 
an overview of the accession testing program: progress on Armed 
Services Vocational Aptitude Batter (ASVAB) form development, special 
purpose tests, calculator study, adverse impact analyses, and updates 
to the ASVAB Career Exploration Program. Additional information can be 
found at https://DAC-MPT.com.

Agenda

Day 1, Wednesday, January 22, 2025 (Mountain Time)

8:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.: Welcome and Opening Remarks--Dr. Sofiya Velgach, 
(OASD(M&RA)/AP)
8:45 a.m.-9:15 a.m.: Accession Policy Brief--Dr. Katherine Helland 
(OASD(M&RA)/AP)
9:15 a.m.-10:00 a.m.: R&D Milestones Brief--Dr. Mary Pommerich (OPA/
DTAC)
10:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m.: Break
10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m.: Update on Committee Recommendations--Dr. Mary 
Pommerich (OPA/DTAC)
11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.: Update on P&P Forms--Dr. Jeff Dahlke (HumRRO)
12:15 p.m.-1:45 p.m.: Lunch
1:45 p.m.-2:45 p.m.: Form Equating Sampling Design--Dr. Jeff Dahlke 
(HumRRO)
2:45 p.m.-3:15 p.m.: Complex Reasoning Update--Dr. Kate Klein (HumRRO)
3:15 p.m.-3:45 p.m.: Computational Thinking Update--Dr. Kimberly Adams 
(HumRRO)

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3:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.: Break
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m.: Calculator Analyses Efforts
    a. Calculator Impact Study--Dr. Kevin Bradley (HumRRO)
    b. CAT Simulation--Dr. Glen Heinrich-Wallace (HumRRO)
    c. Calculator Needs Assessment--Dr. Monica Gribben (HumRRO)
5:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.: Public Comments

Day 2, Thursday, January 23, 2025 (Mountain Time)

8:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.: Refinement of the Joint Service--TAPAS 
Instrument--Dr. Dan Putka (HumRRO)
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.: Adverse Impact--Dr. Nick Howald (HumRRO)
10:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m.: Break
10:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Curriculum Alignment Study--Dr. Rod McCloy 
(HumRRO)
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: ASVAB CEP
    a. General--Dr. Irina Rader (OPA/DTAC)
    b. Find Your Interest--Dr. Rod McCloy (HumRRO)
    c. Work Values--Dr. Maura Burke (HumRRO)
12:30 p.m.-12:45 p.m.: Future Topics--Dr. Mary Pommerich (OPA/DTAC)
12:45 p.m.-1:00 p.m.: Public Comments
1:00 p.m.-1:15 p.m.: Closing Comments--Dr. Fred Oswald, Chair
1:15 p.m.-3:00 p.m.: Working Lunch (Administrative Items)

Abbreviations Key

ASVAB--Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery
ASVAB CEP--ASVAB Career Exploration Program, student testing program 
provided at no charge to high schools nation-wide to help students 
develop career exploration skills and used by recruiters to identify 
potential applicants for enlistment.
CAT--computerized adaptive testing
HumRRO--Human Resources Research Organization
OASD(M&RA)/AP--Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense 
(Manpower and Reserve Affairs)/Accession Policy
OPA/DTAC--Office of People Analytics/Defense Testing and Assessment 
Center
P&P--paper and pencil
TAPAS--Tailored Adaptive Personality Assessment System

    Latest version of the agenda will be posted on https://DAC-MPT.com.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-
3.140 through 102-3.165, and the availability of space, this meeting is 
open to the public. Seating availability is on a first-come, first-
served basis. All members of the public who wish to attend the public 
meeting must contact the DFO no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, 
January 10, 2025, as listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section.
    Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140 
and section 10(a)(3) of the FACA, interested persons may submit written 
statements to the DAC-MPT at any time about its approved agenda or at 
any time on the DAC-MPT's mission. Written statements should be 
submitted to the DAC-MPT's DFO at the address or facsimile number 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. If statements 
pertain to a specific topic being discussed at the planned meeting, 
then these statements must be submitted no later than five (5) business 
days prior to the meeting in question. Written statements received 
after this date may not be provided to, or not considered by the DAC-
MPT until its next meeting. The DFO will review all timely submitted 
written statements and provide copies to all the DAC-MPT members before 
the meeting that is the subject of this notice. Please note that since 
the DAC-MPT operates under the provisions of the FACA, all submitted 
comments and public presentations will be treated as public documents 
and will be made available for public inspection. Opportunity for 
public comments will be provided at the end of each day. Public 
comments will be limited to 5 minutes per person, as time allows.

    Dated: November 19, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2024-27546 Filed 11-22-24; 8:45 am]
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