80 FR 11205 - World War One Centennial Commission; Notification of Upcoming Public Advisory Meeting

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 40 (March 2, 2015)

Notice of this meeting is being provided according to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 10(a)(2). This notice provides the schedule and agenda for the March 12, 2015 meeting of the World War One Centennial Commission (the Commission). The meeting is open to the public.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 40 (Monday, March 2, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11205-11206]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-04247]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[Notice-WW1-2015-01; Docket No. 2015-0006; Sequence No. 1]


World War One Centennial Commission; Notification of Upcoming 
Public Advisory Meeting

AGENCY: World War One Centennial Commission, GSA.

ACTION: Meeting notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice of this meeting is being provided according to the 
requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 
10(a)(2). This notice provides the schedule and agenda for the March 
12, 2015 meeting of the World War One Centennial Commission (the 
Commission). The meeting is open to the public.

DATES: Effective: March 2, 2015.
    Meeting Date and Location: The meeting will be held on Thursday, 
March 12, 2015 starting at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), and 
ending no later than 12:30 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). The 
meeting will be held at the office of the Jones Day Law firm at 51 
Louisiana Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20001-2105. This location is 
handicapped accessible. The meeting will be open to the public and will 
also be available telephonically. Persons attending in person are 
requested to refrain from using perfume, cologne, and other fragrances 
(see http://www.access-board.gov/about/policies/fragrance.htm for more 
information). Persons wishing to listen to the proceedings may dial 
712-432-1001 and enter access code 474845614. Note that this is not a 
toll-free number.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel S. Dayton, Designated Federal 
Officer, World War 1 Centennial

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Commission, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW., 123, Washington, DC 20004-
2608, telephone number 202-380-0725 (Note: This is not a toll-free 
number).
    Written comments may be submitted to the Commission and will be 
made part of the permanent record of the Commission. Comments must be 
received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), Friday, March 6, 
2015 and may be provided by email to 
[email protected]. Requests to comment at the 
meeting must be received by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), 
Friday, March 6, 2015. Written presentations may be provided to Mr. 
Dayton at [email protected] until Friday, March 6, 
2015. Please contact Mr. Dayton at the email address above to obtain 
meeting materials.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

    The World War One Centennial Commission was established by Public 
Law 112-272, as a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the 
centennial of World War I, to provide for the designation of memorials 
to the service of members of the United States Armed Forces in World 
War I, and for other purposes. Under this authority, the Committee will 
plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to 
commemorate the centennial of World War I, encourage private 
organizations and State and local governments to organize and 
participate in activities commemorating the centennial of World War I, 
facilitate and coordinate activities throughout the United States 
relating to the centennial of World War I, serve as a clearinghouse for 
the collection and dissemination of information about events and plans 
for the centennial of World War I, and develop recommendations for 
Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World 
War I. The Commission does not have an appropriation and is operated 
solely on donated funds.
    Contact Daniel S. Dayton at [email protected] 
to register to comment in person during the meeting's 30 minute public 
comment period. Registered speakers/organizations will be allowed 5 
minutes and will need to provide written copies of their presentations.
    Agenda: Thursday, March 12, 2015.
    Old Business:
     Approval of minutes of previous meetings.
     Public Comment Period.
    New Business:
     Introduction of Ex-Offico and Advisory Members.
     Report on the French Centenary.
     Discussion of recommendations to be made to the Congress 
and the President.
     World War 1 Washington Memorial Report.
     Fund Raising Report.
     Education Report.
     Kansas City Memorial Day invitation.

    Dated: February 23, 2015.
Daniel S. Dayton,
Designated Federal Official, World War I Centennial Commission.
[FR Doc. 2015-04247 Filed 2-27-15; 8:45 am]
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