Office of the Secretary March 6, 2008 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents
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Proposed Collection; Comment Request
In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service announces a proposed public information collection and seeks public comment on the provisions thereof. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimation of the burden of the proposed information collection; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the information collection on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology.
Class Tuition Waivers
The Secretary of Defense is authorized by Section 1404(c) of Public Law 95-561, ``Defense Dependents' Education Act of 1978,'' as amended, 20 U.S.C. 923(c), to identify classes of dependents who may enroll in DoD Dependents Schools (DoDDS) and to waive tuition for any of such classes. Through DoD Directive 5124.8, ``Principal Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness,'' dated July 16, 2003, subparagraph 4.1.2.2, the Secretary has delegated to the Principal Deputy Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness (PDUSD(P&R)) the authority to prescribe policies for DoDEA. This notice announces that the PDUSD(P&R) designated certain classes of dependents for whom tuition may be waived on a space- available, tuition-free basis on the dates listed below. Please note that the availability of space in DoDDS varies from year to year and is not guaranteed. Commanders should ensure that enrollments are timely and do not disrupt the dependent's or school's educational program. August 24, 2007.Minor dependents of reserve component members of the Armed Forces who are ordered to active duty under either section 12301 or 12302 of 10 U.S.C., for a period of 180 days or more to an overseas location, on an unaccompanied tour, on either a temporary duty or permanent duty change of station basis when: (1) There is a DoD dependents school in the assigned overseas location, and the minor dependent is transported to the assigned overseas location at the sponsor's expense; or (2) there is no DoD dependents school in the assigned overseas location, but the minor dependent was enrolled (and will remain enrolled) in a DoD dependents school when the sponsor was ordered to active duty. All minor dependents shall be allowed to finish the school year if the activated reserve component member returns to an inactive status. This waiver does not apply to the eligibility classes of minor dependents of federal civilian employees called to active duty, which is governed by separate law. November 14, 2007.Minor dependents of foreign military and foreign diplomatic personnel participating in the Partnership for Peace Program in Brussels and Mons, Belgium; Naples, Italy; London, United Kingdom; Brunssum, the Netherlands; and Oberammergau, Germany; and dependents of active diplomatic, defense attach[eacute], and military liaison personnel from the Newly Independent States of the former Soviet Union assigned at Ankara, Turkey.
Meeting of the DOD Advisory Group on Electron Devices
The DoD Advisory Group on Electron Devices (AGED) announces a closed session meeting.
Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees
Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 5024, the Federal Advisory Committee Act 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 102-3.65, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Naval Research Advisory Committee (hereafter referred to as the Committee). The Committee is a discretionary federal advisory committee established by the Secretary of Defense to provide the Department of Defense through the Secretary of Navy independent advice and recommendations on a broad array of issues relating to (1) credible and independent analyses and technical challenges and opportunities facing the Department of Navy; and (2) producing cogent, brief high level reports on that analysis. The Committee shall be composed of not more than 15 members, who are eminent authorities in the fields of science, technology, research and development. Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 5024(a) one Committee member shall be from the field of medicine. Committee members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not federal officers or employees, shall serve as Special Government Employees under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109. Committee members shall be appointed on an annual basis by the Secretary of Defense and, with the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, they shall serve without compensation, unless otherwise authorized by the Secretary of Navy. The Committee shall be authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission, and these subcommittees or working groups shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976, and other appropriate federal regulations. Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of the chartered Committee, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Committee for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees or workgroups have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Committee nor can they report directly to the Department of Defense or any federal officers or employees who are not Committee members.
Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 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 102-3.65, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Department of Defense Wage Committee (hereafter referred to as the Committee). The Committee is a discretionary federal advisory committee established by the Secretary of Defense to provide the Department of Defense, and all federal agencies independent advice and recommendations on wage surveys and the establishment of wage schedules. The Committee, in accomplishing its mission: (a) Collects wage survey data; (b) reports and recommends use of collected wage survey data; (c) analyses wage survey data; and (c) recommends a proposed wage schedule derived from the data. The Committee shall be composed of not more than 7 members, who are distinguished members of the human resource, business, and the defense industry. Committee members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not federal officers or employees, shall serve as Special Government Employees under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109. Committee members shall be appointed on an annual basis by the Secretary of Defense, and with the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, they shall serve without compensation. The Committee shall be authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission, and these subcommittees or working groups shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976, and other appropriate federal regulations. Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of the chartered Committee, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Committee for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees or workgroups have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Committee nor can they report directly to the Department of Defense or any federal officers or employees who are not Committee members.
Financial Assistance to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs)
The Department of Defense is correcting a final rule that appeared on February 25, 2008 (72 FR 9949). The document removed 32 CFR Part 240, ``Financial Assistance to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs).''
Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 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 102-3.65, the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the U.S. Strategic Command Strategic Advisory Group (hereafter referred to as the Group). The Group is a discretionary federal advisory committee established by the Secretary of Defense to provide the Department of Defense, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and the U.S. Strategic Command independent advice and recommendations on scientific, technical, intelligence and policy-related issues concerning the development and implementation of the Nation's strategic war plans. The Group, in accomplishing its mission: (a) Ensures the safety, reliability, and performance of nuclear weapons; (b) oversees the Stockpile Stewardship Program; (c) advises on the relevance of deterrence in the new world order; (d) monitors the continued downsizing of nuclear forces and the role of non-nuclear weapons in the strategic planning process; and (e) evaluates the general arms control options for enhanced stability. The Group shall be composed of not more than 50 members, who are distinguished members of the academia, business, and the defense industry. Group members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not federal officers or employees, shall serve as Special Government Employees under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109. Group members shall be appointed on an annual basis by the Secretary of Defense, and the Commander of the U.S. Strategic Command or designated representative shall select the Group's Chairperson from the total Group membership. In addition, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff shall be authorized to appoint, as required, non-voting consultants to provide technical expertise to the Group. Group members and consultants, if required, shall, with the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, serve without compensation. The Group shall be authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission, and these subcommittees or working groups shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976, and other appropriate federal regulations. Such subcommittees or workgroups shall not work independently of the chartered Group, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Group for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees or workgroups have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Group nor can they report directly to the Department of Defense or any federal officers or employees who are not Group members.
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