Office of the Secretary December 27, 2010 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

The Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing to revise and republish its regulations implementing the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The purposes for the revision are to update the regulations to be consistent with amendments to FOIA that were signed into law on December 31, 2007 and October 28, 2009, to revise DOT's fee schedule and other charges, and to make provisions clearer and easier to locate. The regulations are being republished in their entirety because of numerous changes to the organization and headings.

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 Defense Intelligence Agency Advisory Board and two of its subcommittees will meet on January 26 and 27, 2011. The meetings are closed to the public.

The Office of the Secretary of Defense proposes to add a system of records to its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs announces the proposed extension of a 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 estimate 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.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Naval Health Research Center (NHRC), Department of the Navy, announces a new 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 estimate 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.

In compliance with Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness) announces the following 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 estimate of 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.

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

The Department of Defense has submitted to OMB for clearance, the following proposal for collection of information under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35).

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: Military Leadership Diversity Commission (MLDC). 2. Date: January 13, 2011 through January 14, 2011. 3. Time: 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., January 13, 2011. 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., January 14, 2011. 4. Location: January 13-14, 2011The Boars Head, 200 Ednam Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903. 5. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is for the commissioners of the Military Leadership Diversity Commission to continue their efforts to address congressional concerns as outlined in the commission charter. 6. Agenda: January 13, 2011: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. DFO opens the meeting Commission Chairman opening remarks Deliberation of draft final report 12 p.m. DFO recesses the meeting 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. DFO opens the meeting Commission Chairman opening remarks Deliberation of draft final report Commission Chairman closing remarks DFO adjourns the meeting January 14, 2011: 8 a.m.-12 p.m. DFO opens the meeting Commission Chairman opening remarks Deliberation of draft final report 12 p.m. DFO recesses the meeting 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. DFO opens the meeting Commission Chairman opening remarks Deliberation of draft final report Commission Chairman closing remarks DFO adjourns the meeting 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, the meetings on January 12-13, 2011 will be open to the public. Please note that the availability of seating is on a first-come basis. 8. Committee's Designated Federal Officer or Point of Contact: Master Chief Steven A. Hady, Designated Federal Officer, MLDC, at (703) 602-0838 or (571) 882-0140, 1851 South Bell Street, Suite 532, Arlington, VA. E-mail: steven.Hady@wso.whs.mil.