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Defense Transportation Regulation, Part IV
Document Number: E8-7158
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-07
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
The Department of Defense is correcting a Notice to Defense Transportation Regulation, Part IV that appeared on April 1, 2008 (73 FR 17327). The document corrects the docket number and comment period.
Board of Regents of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Document Number: E8-7154
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-07
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) announcement of the following meeting: Name of Committee: Board of Regents of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. Date of Meeting: Friday, May 16, 2008. Location: Board of Regents Conference Room (D3001), Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814. Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Purpose of the Meeting: Meetings of the Board of Regents assure that USU operates in the best traditions of academia. An outside Board is necessary for institutional accreditation. Agenda: The actions that will take place include the approval of minutes from the Board of Regents Meeting held February 5, 2008; acceptance of administrative reports; approval of faculty appointments and promotions; and the awarding of post-baccalaureate degrees as follows: Doctor of Medicine, Master of Science in Nursing, and masters and doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences and public health. The President, USU; Dean, USU School of Medicine; Acting Dean, USU Graduate School of Nursing; Director, Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute; and Director, U.S. Military Cancer Institute will also present reports. These actions are necessary for the University to pursue its mission, which is to provide outstanding health care practitioners and scientists to the uniformed services. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to Federal statute and regulations (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165) and the availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is on a first-come basis.
Rules of Practice Governing Formal Adjudicatory Proceedings Instituted by the Secretary Under Various Statutes
Document Number: E8-6764
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-04-04
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Agriculture
This amendment expands the scope and applicability of the Department's uniform rules of practice governing adjudicatory proceedings to include actions initiated under the Organic Foods Production Act of 1990.
Determination Pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as Amended
Document Number: 08-1096
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-03
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border of the United States.
Determination Pursuant to Section 102 of the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, as Amended
Document Number: 08-1095
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-03
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Homeland Security
The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border of the United States.
Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
Document Number: E8-6824
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-02
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
The Defense Logistics Agency is deleting a system of records notice in its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Application of Air Molokai Nui, Inc. for Commuter Air Carrier Authorization
Document Number: E8-6807
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-02
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation is directing all interested persons to show cause why it should not issue an order finding Air Molokai Nui, Inc., fit, willing, and able, and awarding it commuter air carrier authorization to engage in scheduled passenger air transportation as a commuter air carrier.
Defense Transportation Regulation, Part IV
Document Number: E8-6660
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-01
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
The Department of Defense has published Phase II Interim Final Business Rules for the Families First Personal Property Program in the Defense Transportation Regulation (DTR) Part IV (DTR 4500.9R). These Phase II Business Rules, Appendix U with eight Attachments, are available on the USTRANSCOM Web site at https://www.transcom.mil/j5/pt/ dtr_part_iv.cfm, with two execution-type Attachments listed on the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) Web site at https:// www.sddc.army.mil/Public/Personal%20Property/Families%20First / Phase%20II/Business%20Rules%20Attachments? summary=fullcontent. The business rules outline how the Department of Defense will manage the movement of personal property using primarily commercial resources.
Notice of Order Soliciting Community Proposals
Document Number: E8-6538
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-04-01
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation
The Department of Transportation is soliciting proposals from communities or consortia of communities interested in receiving a grant under the Small Community Air Service Development Program. The full text of the Department's order is attached to this document. There are two mandatory requirements for filing of applications, both of which must be completed for a community's application to be deemed timely and considered by the Department. The first requirement is the filing of an Application for Federal Domestic Assistance (SF424) through https:// www.grants.gov. The second is the submission of the community's proposal as an attachment to its SF424. Applicants must complete a one- time registration process at https://www.grants.gov that can take up to 10 days to complete. For this reason, applicants should register as soon as possible to ensure they can meet the application deadline.
TRICARE; Outpatient Hospital Prospective Payment System (OPPS)
Document Number: E8-6514
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-04-01
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
This proposed rule implements a prospective payment system for hospital outpatient services similar to that furnished to Medicare beneficiaries, as set forth in section 1833(t) of the Social Security Act. The rule also recognizes applicable statutory requirements and changes arising from Medicare's continuing experience with this system including certain related provisions of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003. The Department is publishing this rule to implement an existing statutory requirement for adoption of Medicare payment methods for institutional care which will ultimately provide incentives for hospitals to furnish outpatient services in an efficient and effective manner.
Request for Public Comments and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Approval of an Existing Information Collection (2105-0552)
Document Number: E8-6591
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-31
Agency: Department of Transportation, Office of the Secretary
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces that the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below has been forwarded to OMB for extension of the currently approved collection. The ICR describes the nature of the information collection and its expected burden. The Federal Register notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on the following collection of information was published on October 10, 2007 (72 FR 57631). The purpose of this notice is to allow the public an additional 30 days from the date of this notice to submit comments on our application to renew ICR 2105-0552, Reports by Carriers on Incidents Involving Animals During Air Transport. The current information collection request approved by OMB expires on March 31, 2008.
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-6543
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-31
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-6532
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-31
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-6530
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-31
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-6529
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-31
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-6528
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-31
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
Open Meeting of the National Defense University Visitors (BOV)
Document Number: E8-6527
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-31
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
The National Defense University (NDU), Designated Federal Officer, has scheduled a meeting of the Board of Visitors. Request subject notice be published in the Federal Register. The National Defense University Board of Visitors is a Federal Advisory Board. The Board meets twice a year in proceedings that are open to the public.
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
Document Number: E8-6467
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-31
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Military Recruiting and Reserve Officer Training Corps Program Access to Institutions of Higher Education
Document Number: E8-6536
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-03-28
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
The Department of Defense revises the current rule addressing military recruiting and Reserve Officer Training Corps program access at institutions of higher education. This final rule implements 10 U.S.C. 983, as amended by the Ronald W. Reagan National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2005 (Pub. L. 108-375 (October 28, 2004)). As amended, 10 U.S.C. 983 clarifies access to campuses, access to students and access to directory information on students for the purposes of military recruiting, and now states that access to campuses and students on campuses shall be provided in a manner that is at least equal in quality and scope to that provided to any other employer. The prohibition against providing Federal funds when there is a violation of 10 U.S.C. 983 has an exception for any Federal funds provided to an institution of higher education, or to an individual, that are available solely for student financial assistance, related administrative costs, or costs associated with attendance. Such funds may be used for the purpose for which the funding is provided. A similar provision in section 8120 of the Department of Defense Appropriations Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106-79; 113 Stat. 1260) has been repealed. This rule also rescinds the previous policy that established an exception that would limit recruiting on the premises of the covered school only in response to an expression of student interest when the covered school certified that too few students had expressed interest to warrant accommodating military recruiters.
Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending December 7, 2007
Document Number: E8-6456
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-28
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation
Defense Science Board
Document Number: E8-6421
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-28
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
The Defense Science Board (DSB) Task Force on the National Nuclear Security Administration Strategic Plan for Advanced Computing will meet in closed session on April 16-17, 2008; in the Washington DC metro area. The exact meeting location is still to be determined. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At the meeting, the task force shall conduct an evaluation of the strategic plan for advanced computing of the National Nuclear Security Administration and assess the impact of using the planned capability for other National Security issues. The task force's findings and recommendations, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, will be presented and discussed by the membership of the Defense Science Board prior to being presented to the Government's decision maker. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.120 and 102-3.150, the Designated Federal Officer for the Defense Science Board will determine and announce in the Federal Register when the findings and recommendations of the April 16-17, 2008 meeting are deliberated by the Defense Science Board. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Official at the address detailed below, at any point; however, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting that is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Science Board. The Designated Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of this notice.
TRICARE; Relationship Between the TRICARE Program and Employer-Sponsored Group Health Plans
Document Number: E8-6419
Type: Proposed Rule
Date: 2008-03-28
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
This proposed rule implements Section 1097c of Title 10, United States Code. This law prohibits employers from offering incentives to TRICARE-eligible employees to not enroll, or to terminate enrollment, in an employer-offered Group Health Plan (GHP) that is or would be primary to TRICARE. Cafeteria plans that comport with section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code will be permissible so long as the plan treats all employees the same and does not illegally take TRICARE eligibility into account.
Renewal of Information Collection; OMB Control Number 1040-0001, DOI Programmatic Clearance for Customer Satisfaction Surveys
Document Number: E8-6399
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-28
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior
We (Department of the Interior, DOI) have submitted a request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to approve the information collection (IC) described below. This IC is scheduled to expire March 31, 2008. As required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 and as part of our continuing efforts to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, we invite the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on this IC.
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
Document Number: E8-6338
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-28
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
Document Number: E8-6335
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-28
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR), Office of Preparedness and Emergency Operations (OPEO), Revised National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Patient Treatment and Tracking Records System
Document Number: E8-6238
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-27
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, we are proposing to revise the new Privacy Act System of Records (SOR) entitled, ``The National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Patient Treatment and Tracking Records System,'' System Number 09-90-0040, in response to public comments received. The primary purpose of the NDMS Patient Treatment and Tracking Records System is to collect and store data about individuals who are served by the medical care response capabilities provided by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) through the NDMS, and through other HHS medical personnel. The proposed system will cover the collection, storage and sharing of personally identifiable data in accordance with the Privacy Act.
Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Issuance of Advisory Opinions by OIG
Document Number: E8-6164
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-03-26
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Inspector General, Inspector General Office, Health and Human Services Department, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
In accordance with section 205 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, this final rule amends the OIG regulations at 42 CFR part 1008 by (1) revising the process for advisory opinion requestors to submit payments for advisory opinion costs, and (2) clarifying that notices to the public announcing procedures for processing advisory opinion requests will be published on OIG's Web site.
Privacy Act; Implementation
Document Number: E8-5980
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-03-25
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, Department of Treasury
In accordance with the requirements of the Privacy Act of 1974, as amended, the Department of the Treasury gives notice of a final rule to exempt an Internal Revenue Service system of records entitled ``Treasury/IRS 42.002Excise Compliance Programs'' from certain provisions of the Privacy Act.
Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
Document Number: E8-5871
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-24
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
The Defense Intelligence Agency is amending a system of records notice to its existing inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Missile Defense Advisory Committee
Document Number: E8-5870
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-24
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Sunshine in Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces that the following Federal advisory committee meeting will take place. Name of Committee: Missile Defense Advisory Committee. Dates of Meeting: Tuesday, May 13 and Wednesday, May 14, 2008. Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Security clearance and visit requests are required for access. Location: 7100 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-7100. Purpose of the Meeting: At this meeting, the Committee will receive classified briefings by Missile Defense Agency senior staff, Program Managers, senior Department of Defense leaders, representatives from industry and the Services on the appropriate role for the Missile Defense Agency in Cruise Missile Defense. Agenda: Topics tentatively scheduled for discussion include, but are not limited to administrative work; Integrated Air and Missile Defense Evaluation of Alternatives; Single Integrated Air Picture Follow-up; and development of final outbrief to the Director, Missile Defense Agency. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.155 the Missile Defense Agency has determined that the meeting shall be closed to the public. The Director, Missile Defense Agency, in consultation with the Missile Defense Agency Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that the public interest requires that all sessions of the committee's meeting will be closed to the public because they will be concerned with classified information and matters covered by section 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). Committee's Designated Federal Officer: Mr. Al Bready, mdac@mda.mil, phone/voice mail 703-695-6438, or mail at 7100 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-7100.
Missile Defense Advisory Committee
Document Number: E8-5869
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-24
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Sunshine in Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces that the following Federal advisory committee meeting will take place. Name of Committee: Missile Defense Advisory Committee. Dates of Meeting: Wednesday, April 2 and Thursday, April 3, 2008. Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Security clearance and visit requests are required for access. Location: 7100 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-7100. Purpose of the Meeting: At this meeting, the committee will receive classified briefings by Missile Defense Agency senior staff, Program Managers, senior Department of Defense leaders, representatives from industry and the Services on the appropriate role for the Missile Defense Agency in Cruise Missile Defense. Agenda: Topics tentatively scheduled for discussion include, but are not limited to administrative work; Service (Air Force and Navy) Cruise Missile Defense Capabilities and Perspectives; the Asymmetric Threat Study; and development of draft outbrief to the Director, Missile Defense Agency. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.155 the Missile Defense Agency has determined that the meeting shall be closed to the public. The Director, Missile Defense Agency, in consultation with the Missile Defense Agency Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that the public interest requires that all sessions of the committee's meeting will be closed to the public because they will be concerned with classified information and matters covered by section 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). Committee's Designated Federal Officer: Mr. Al Bready, mdac@mda.mil, phone/voice mail 703-695-6438, or mail at 7100 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301-7100.
36(b)(l) Arms Sales Notification
Document Number: E8-5744
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-24
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
The Department of Defense is publishing the unclassified text of a section 36(b)(1) arms sales notification. This is published to fulfill the requirements of section 155 of Public Law 104-164 dated 21 July 1996.
Open Meeting Notice
Document Number: E8-5739
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-21
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
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 102-3.150, the Department of Defense announces that the following Federal advisory committee meeting will take place: 1. Name of Committee: Advisory Council on Dependents' Education. 2. Date: Friday, May 2, 2008. 3. Time: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Japan Standard Time. 4. Location: New Sanno Hotel, 4-12-20 Minami-Azabu, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0047, Japan. 5. Purpose of the Meeting: Recommend to the Director, DoDEA, general policies for the operation of the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS); to provide the Director with information about effective educational programs and practices that should be considered by DoDDS; and to perform other tasks as may be required by the Secretary of Defense. 6. Agenda: The meeting agenda will be the current operational qualities of schools and the institutionalized school improvement processes, as well as other educational matters. 7. Public's Accessibility to the Meeting: 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 is on a first-come basis. Appropriate government issued identification will be required to enter the meeting facility, which is a U.S. Military managed facility. 8. Committee's Point of Contact: Mr. Jim Jarrard, telephone (703) 588-3121, 4040 North Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203, e-mail: james.jarrard@hq.dodea.edu.
Defense Health Board (DHB) Meeting
Document Number: E8-5738
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-21
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, and in accordance with section 10(a)(2) of Public Law, the following meeting is announced: Name of Committee: Defense Health Board (DHB). Dates: April 23 and 24, 2008. Times: April 23, 2008: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (Open Session). 1 p.m.-4:15 p.m. (Open Session). April 24, 2008: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. (Open Session). Place of Meeting: Hotel Murano, 1320 Broadway Plaza, Tacoma, Washington 98402. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to address and deliberate pending and new Board issues and provide briefings for Board members on topics related to ongoing Board business. Agenda: The Board will receive an update on the Department's efforts to reengineer the Disability Evaluation Program. The Board will receive reports from the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury Center of Excellence and the Traumatic Brain Injury External Advisory Subcommittees. The Board will also deliberate recommendations regarding the DoD Pandemic Inflluenza Preparedness Update and Influenza Update. On April 24, 2008, the Board will receive a Military Vaccine Agency Update of the Vaccine Healthcare Centers and the Biowarfare Countermeasures Subcommittee Report will also be discussed. A question to the Board will be presented on the Joint Pathology Center. A presentation on the DoD Biological Specimen Repositories and Health Risk Assessment, Burn Pit Exposures Balad Air Base. Recommendations on Convalescent Plasma and DHB Chlamydia Recommendations to ASD (HA) will be presented. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and subject availability of space, the Defense Health Board meeting from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on April 23, 2008 and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 24, 2008 is open to the public. Any member of the public wishing to provide input to the Defense Health Board should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.140(C) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the procedures described in this notice. Written statement should be not longer than two type-written pages and must address the following detail: The issue, discussion, and a recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included as needed to establish the appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary background information. Individuals desiring to submit a written statement may do so through the Board's Designated Federal Officer at the address detailed below at any point. However, if the written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is subject to this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the Defense Health Board until the next open meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions with the Defense Health Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of the Defense Health Board before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the Chairperson and the Designated Federal Officer may choose to invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Defense Health Board Chairperson, may, if desired, allot a specific amount of time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Defense Health Board.
Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees
Document Number: E8-5634
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-20
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
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 Defense Science Board (hereafter referred to as the Board). The Board is a discretionary federal advisory committee established by the Secretary of Defense to provide the Department of Defense independent advice and recommendations on scientific, technical, manufacturing, acquisition process, and other matters of special interest to the Department of Defense. The Board is not established to advise on individual DoD procurements, but instead shall be concerned with the pressing and complex technology problems facing the Department of Defense in such areas as research, engineering, and manufacturing, and will ensure the identification of new technologies and new applications of technology in those areas to strengthen national security. No matter shall be assigned to the Board for its consideration that would require any Board Member to participate personally and substantially in the conduct of any specific procurement or place him or her in the position of acting as a ``procurement official,'' as that term is defined pursuant to law. The Board shall be composed of approximately 35 members and approximately six Senior Fellow members, who are eminent authorities in the fields of scientific, technical, manufacturing, acquisition process, and other matters of special interest to the Department of Defense. The Board members shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense, and their appointments will be renewed on an annual basis. Those members, who are not full-time federal officers or employees, shall serve as Special Government Employees under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109. The Secretary of Defense, based upon the recommendation of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), shall appoint the Board's Chairperson. The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) shall appoint the Vice Chairperson. The Board Chairman and Vice Chairman will be appointed for two-year terms and may be reappointed for additional terms. Members may be appointed for terms ranging from one to four years. Such appointments will normally be staggered among the Board membership to ensure an orderly turnover in the Board's overall composition on a periodic basis. With the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, they shall normally serve without compensation, unless otherwise authorized by the appointing authority. The Secretary of Defense may invite other distinguished Government officers to serve as non-voting Observers of the Board, and these appointments shall not count toward the Board's total membership. The Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics) may appoint consultants, with special expertise, to assist the Board on an ad hoc basis. All consultants shall serve as Special Government Employees under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109. In addition, the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics) may identify chairpersons from other advisory committees to serve on the Board. These individuals will sit as observers only and shall not vote on matters before the Board. The Board 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 Board, and shall report all their recommendations and advice to the Board for full deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees or workgroups have no authority to make decisions on behalf of the chartered Board nor can they report directly to the Department of Defense or any federal officers or employees who are not Board members.
Revised Non-Foreign Overseas Per Diem Rates
Document Number: E8-5504
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-20
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
The Per Diem, Travel and Transportation Allowance Committee is publishing Civilian Personnel Per Diem Bulletin Number 257. This bulletin lists revisions in the per diem rates prescribed for U.S. Government employees for official travel in Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands and Possessions of the United States. AEA changes announced in Bulletin Number 194 remain in effect. Bulletin Number 257 is being published in the Federal Register to assure that travelers are paid per diem at the most current rates.
Organization and Delegation of Powers and Duties; Secretarial Succession
Document Number: E8-5543
Type: Rule
Date: 2008-03-19
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation
This amendment will revise the order of Secretarial succession for the Department. This action is taken on the Department's initiative.
Aviation Proceedings, Agreements Filed the Week Ending November 30, 2007
Document Number: E8-5540
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-19
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
Document Number: E8-5445
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-19
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
Document Number: E8-5379
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-18
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Privacy Act of 1974; Systems of Records
Document Number: E8-5308
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-17
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Defense
The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) is proposing to add a system of records notice to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Request for Comments; Clearance of Renewal Approval of Information Collection: Procedures for Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
Document Number: E8-5289
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-17
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Transportation
The OST invite public comments about our intention to request the Office of Management and Budget's (OMB) approval to renew an information collection. The collection involves Transportation Drug and Alcohol Testing. The information to be collected will be used to document tests conducted and actions taken to ensure safety in the workplace and/or is necessary because under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, DOT is required to implement a drug and alcohol testing program in various transportation-related industries. We are required to publish this notice in the Federal Register by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
List of Countries Requiring Cooperation With an International Boycott
Document Number: E8-4900
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-13
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of the Treasury, Department of Treasury
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-4885
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-12
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Renewal of the Sporting Conservation Council
Document Number: E8-4857
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-11
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of the Interior
This notice is published in accordance with section 9a(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Following consultation with the General Services Administration, the Secretary of the Interior hereby renews the Sporting Conservation Council for 2 years.
Submission for OMB Review: Comment Request
Document Number: E8-4703
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-11
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request
Document Number: E8-4678
Type: Notice
Date: 2008-03-11
Agency: Office of the Secretary, Department of Labor
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