Department of Defense April 6, 2012 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C. Appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and 41 CFR 102-102-3.50(d) (agency authority), the Department of Defense gives notice it is establishing the Defense Legal Policy Board (hereafter referred to as ``the Board''). The Board is a discretionary federal advisory committee that shall provide the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense independent, informed advice, opinions, and recommendations concerning matters referred to the Board relating to legal and related legal policy matters within the Department of Defense. The Board, at the direction of the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, or the General Counsel of the Department of Defense, and according to DoD policy, shall examine and advise on legal and related legal policy matters within DoD, the achievement of DoD policy goals through legislation and regulations, and other assigned matters. In carrying out its duties, the Board shall consider, as appropriate: