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Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Office of the Secretary of Defense proposes to alter a system of records in its inventory of record systems subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a), as amended.
Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records
The Defense Logistics Agency is proposing to amend 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.
Closed Meeting of the Defense Science Board
The Defense Science Board will meet in closed session on May 11-12, 2011; at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA. 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 this meeting, the Board will discuss interim finding and recommendations resulting from ongoing Task Force activities. The Board will also discuss plans for future consideration of scientific and technical aspects of specific strategies, tactics, and policies as they may affect the U.S. national defense posture and homeland security. In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and 41 CFR 102- 3.155, the Department of Defense has determined that these Defense Science Board Quarterly meetings will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), with the coordination of the DoD Office of General Counsel, has determined in writing that all sessions of these meetings will be closed to the public because they will be concerned throughout with matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). 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, which 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.
Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees
Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 7102(d) and 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 102-3.50(a), the Department of Defense gives notice that it is renewing the charter for the Board of Visitors, Marine Corps University (hereafter referred to as the Board). The Board is a non-discretionary Federal advisory committee that shall provide the Secretary of Defense through the Secretary of the Navy and the Commanding General, Marine Corps Combat Development Command, independent advice and recommendations on matters pertaining to: a. U.S. Marine Corps Professional Military Education; b. All aspects of the academic and administrative policies of the Marine Corps University (hereafter referred to as the University; c. Higher education and standards and cost effective operations of the University; and d. The operation and accreditation of the National Museum of the Marine Corps. The Secretary of the Navy, unless otherwise directed by statute, may act upon the Board's advice and recommendations. The Board shall be composed of at least nine members, who are eminent authorities in the field of education, and no more than six additional members, who are eminent authorities in the fields of study directly related to the University's mission and goals. Board members appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not full-time Federal officers or employees, shall be appointed as experts and consultants under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109, and these individuals shall serve as special government employees. As special government employees, these individuals are appointed to provide advice on behalf of the government on the basis of their best judgment without representing any particular point of view and in a manner that is free from conflict of interest. Board members, unless otherwise directed by the Secretary of Defense, shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense for four-year terms, and their appointments shall be renewed on an annual basis. With the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, Board members shall serve without compensation. The Secretary of Defense authorizes the Board's voting membership to select the Board President. The Board President is subject to annual renewal by the Secretary of Defense, shall serve a two-year term as Board President. With the exception of the President of the Marine Corps University, no full-time or permanent part-time University employee shall serve on the Board. The Secretary of Defense authorizes the President of the Marine Corps University to serve as a non-voting ex officio member of the Board, and his membership shall not count toward the total membership. With DoD approval, the Board is authorized to establish subcommittees, as necessary and consistent with its mission and these subcommittees shall operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b), and other appropriate Federal regulations. In addition, the Department of Defense authorizes the Board to maintain two standing subcommitteesthe National Museum of the Marine Corps Subcommittee and the Executive Subcommittee. Such subcommittees 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 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. The Board President, unless otherwise directed by the Secretary of Defense, may select any Secretary of Defense appointed member of the Board of Visitors, Marine Corps University to serve on the Board's subcommittees. If additional subcommittee members are required, then the Board president, in consultation with the Designated Federal Officer, may request that additional members be appointed by the Department of Defense. Subcommittee members, who are not Board members, shall be appointed in the same manner as the Board members. Such individuals, if not full- time or part-time government employees, shall be appointed to serve as experts and consultants under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109, and serve as special government employees, whose appointments must be renewed by the Secretary of Defense on an annual basis. With the exception of the president of the Marine Corps University, no full-time or permanent part-time University employees shall serve on any subcommittee. Subcommittee members, unless otherwise directed by the Secretary of Defense, shall be appointed by the Secretary for four-year terms, and their appointments shall be renewed on an annual basis. With the exception of travel and per diem for official travel, subcommittee members shall serve without compensation. The National Museum of the Marine Corps Subcommittee shall be composed of not more than five members who are eminent authorities in the fields related to museum management, including, but not limited to, areas related to: Public trust and accountability; mission and planning; leadership and organization; collections stewardship; education and interpretation; financial stability; and facilities and risk management. The membership of the National Museum of the Marine Corps Subcommittee shall be in addition to the Board's membership. The Executive Subcommittee shall be composed of not more than four members, and these individuals shall be officers or former officers of the Board membership. Specifically, they shall be the Board's president, the President-elect, the past President, and the Secretary of the Board. The Executive Subcommittee shall meet to discuss only administrative or preparatory matters that may occur between regularly scheduled Board meetings, and do not require deliberation by the full Board membership. The Secretary of Defense authorizes the President of the Marine Corps University to serve as a non-voting ex-officio member of the Executive Subcommittee. In addition, the Secretary of Defense authorizes the Director of the National Museum of the Marine Corps to serve as a non-voting ex officio member of the National Museum of the Marine Corps Subcommittee. These appointments shall not count toward the subcommittee's total membership.
Privacy Act of 1974; Department of Homeland Security/Office of Health Affairs-001 Contractor Occupational Health and Immunization Records System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 the Department of Homeland Security proposes to establish a new Department of Homeland Security system of records notice titled, ``Department of Homeland Security/Office of Health Affairs001 Contractor Occupational Health and Immunization Records System of Records.'' This system collects occupational health and immunization management records. These records are collected as part of the Directorate of Science and Technology's Laboratories and field sites occupational health surveillance operations, in support of the Office of Health Affair's responsibilities for medical and health matters. This newly established system will be included in the Department of Homeland Security's inventory of record systems.
Privacy Act of 1974; Consolidation of System of Records
In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security is giving notice that it proposes to consolidate one Privacy Act system of records notice from its inventory of record systems titled, Department of Homeland Security/Directorate of Science and Technology.0001 Support Anti-Terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies Act of 2002, September 26, 2003, into the existing Department of Homeland Security system of records notice titled, Department of Homeland Security/ALL002 Mailing and Other Lists System, November 25, 2008.
Agency Information Collection Activities; Submission for OMB Emergency Review: Comment Request; Repurposed Auto Manufacturing Facilities Study
The Department of Labor (DOL) has submitted the information collection request (ICR) titled, ``Repurposed Auto Manufacturing Facilities Study,'' to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance utilizing emergency review procedures in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104-13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35) and 5 CFR 1320.13. OMB approval has been requested by April 29, 2011.
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