80_FR_20041 80 FR 19970 - Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

80 FR 19970 - Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 71 (April 14, 2015)

Page Range19970-19971
FR Document2015-08512

The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards (``the Panel'').

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015) 
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 71 (Tuesday, April 14, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19970-19971]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-08512]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction 
Standards; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to 
announce the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the 
Independent Review Panel on Military Medical Construction Standards 
(``the Panel'').

DATES: 

Thursday, April 30, 2015

    8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m. EDT (Preparatory Session)
    8:45 a.m.-11:45 a.m. EDT (Open Session)
    11:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EDT (Preparatory Session)

ADDRESSES: Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ), Pavilion Executive 
Conference Room 4P143, 7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, Virginia 
22042 (escort required; see guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, 
``Public's Accessibility to the Meeting'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Executive Director is Ms. 
Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, 
Virginia 22042,

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[email protected], (703) 681-6653, Fax: (703) 681-9539. 
For meeting information, please contact Ms. Kendal Brown, 7700 
Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, 
[email protected], (703) 681-6670, Fax: (703) 681-9539.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held 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.

Purpose of the Meeting

    At this meeting, the Panel will address the Ike Skelton National 
Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2011 (Pub. L. 111-
383), Section 2852(b) requirement to provide the Secretary of Defense 
independent advice and recommendations regarding a construction 
standard for military medical centers to provide a single standard of 
care, as set forth in this notice:
    a. Reviewing the unified military medical construction standards to 
determine the standards consistency with industry practices and 
benchmarks for world class medical construction;
    b. Reviewing ongoing construction programs within the DoD to ensure 
medical construction standards are uniformly applied across applicable 
military centers;
    c. Assessing the DoD approach to planning and programming facility 
improvements with specific emphasis on facility selection criteria and 
proportional assessment system; and facility programming 
responsibilities between the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health 
Affairs and the Secretaries of the Military Departments;
    d. Assessing whether the Comprehensive Master Plan for the National 
Capital Region Medical (``the Master Plan''), dated April 2010, is 
adequate to fulfill statutory requirements, as required by section 2714 
of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 
(division B of Pub. L. 111-84; 123 Stat. 2656), to ensure that the 
facilities and organizational structure described in the Master Plan 
result in world class military medical centers in the National Capital 
Region; and
    e. Making recommendations regarding any adjustments of the Master 
Plan that are needed to ensure the provision of world class military 
medical centers and delivery system in the National Capital Region.

Agenda

    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 
102-3.165 and subject to availability of space, the Panel meeting is 
open to the public from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. on April 30, 2015, as 
the Panel will meet in an open forum to receive briefings on the 
Military Health System plan and Defense Health Agency's Facilities 
Division flexibility studies.

Availability of Materials for the Meeting

    A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda for the April 30, 
2015, meeting, as well as any other materials presented, may be 
obtained at the meeting.

Public's Accessibility to the Meeting

    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 
102-3.165 and subject to availability of space, this meeting is open to 
the public. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. All 
members of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must 
contact Ms. Kendal Brown at the number listed in the section FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no later than 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 
23, 2015, to register and make arrangements for an escort, if 
necessary. Public attendees requiring escort should arrive with 
sufficient time to complete security screening no later than 30 minutes 
prior to the start of the meeting. To complete security screening, 
please come prepared to present two forms of identification and one 
must be a picture identification card.

Special Accommodations

    Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public 
meeting should contact Ms. Kendal Brown at least five (5) business days 
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Written Statements

    Any member of the public wishing to provide comments to the Panel 
may do so in accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140 and 
section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the 
procedures described in this notice.
    Individuals desiring to provide comments to the Panel may do so by 
submitting a written statement to the Executive Director (see the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section). Written statements should address 
the following details: 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.
    If the written statement is not received at least five (5) business 
days prior to the meeting, the Executive Director may choose to 
postpone consideration of the statement until the next open meeting.
    The Executive Director will review all timely submissions with the 
Panel Chairperson and ensure they are provided to members of the Panel 
before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the 
written comments, the Panel Chairperson and the Executive Director may 
choose to invite the submitter to orally present their issue during an 
open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The Executive 
Director, in consultation with the Panel Chairperson, may allot time 
for members of the public to present their issues for review and 
discussion by the Panel.

    Dated: April 9, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-08512 Filed 4-13-15; 8:45 am]
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The TSS provides target graphics processing, and I/O required elements, the information could be used sighting in day, night or adverse interfacing the TRMC with other to develop countermeasures or weather conditions. It has a large elements of the Integrated Avionics equivalent system with might reduce aperture midwave Forward-Looking Suite. The TRMC hardware is weapon system effectiveness or be used Infrared (FLIR) sensor, color television, Unclassified. The OFP and Data Files in the development of a system with laser designator/rangefinder and an on- used in the TRMC are classified Secret. similar or advanced capabilities. gimbal inertial measurement unit j. The crew is equipped with the 3. A determination has been made integrated into a highly stabilized turret Optimized Top Owl (OTO) helmet- that the Government of Pakistan can mounted to the nose of the aircraft. The mounted sight and display system. The provide substantially the same degree of TSS provides the capability to identify OTO has a Day Display Module (DDM) protection for the sensitive technology and laser-designate targets at maximum and a Night Display Module (NDM to being released as the U.S. Government. weapon range, significantly enhancing provide day/night capability.) This sale is necessary in furtherance of platform survivability and lethality. The k. The H764 Embedded Global the U.S. foreign policy and national TSS hardware is unclassified, but the Positioning System/Inertial Navigation security objectives outlined in the laser designation implementation is Systems (EGIs) is a modification of the Policy Justification. classified Confidential. H–1 CN–1689(V)13 units used on the 4. All defense articles and services d. The AN/AAR–47 Missile Warning USMC AH–1Z and UH–1Y to meet listed in this transmittal have been System is unclassified. The AN/AAR–47 export requirements. The export version authorized for release and export to the is a missile approach warning system will remove the Precise Positioning Government of Pakistan. used to notify the pilot of threats and to Service-Security Module (PPS_SM) and [FR Doc. 2015–08525 Filed 4–13–15; 8:45 am] trigger the aircraft’s countermeasures replace it with a Standard Positioning BILLING CODE 5001–06–P systems. The Operational Flight service (SPS) GPS Receiver. The Program (OFP) and User Data Files used classification of the EGI is Unclassified. on the AN/AAR–47 are classified Secret. l. The AGM–114 R Hellfire II missile DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE The software programs contain threat is an air-to-surface missile with a multi- parametric data used to identify and mission, multi-target, precision strike Office of the Secretary establish priority of detected radar capability. The Hellfire can be launched emitters. from multiple air platforms and is the Independent Review Panel on Military e. The AN/ALE–47 Countermeasures primary precision weapon for the Medical Construction Standards; Dispensing System is Unclassified. AN/ United States Army. Notice of Federal Advisory Committee AAR–47 is a threat-adaptive dispensing m. The highest level for release of the Meeting system that dispenses chaff, and flares AGM–114 R Hellfire II is Secret, based for self-protection against airborne and upon the software. The highest level of AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD). ground-based Radio Frequency and classified information that could be ACTION: Notice of meeting. Infrared threats. The AN/AAR–47OFP disclosed by a proposed sale or by testing of the end item is Secret; the SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is and Mission Data Files used in the AN/ highest level that must be disclosed for publishing this notice to announce the AAR–47 are classified Secret. f. The AN/APR–39C(V)2 Radar production, maintenance, or training is following Federal Advisory Committee Warning Receiver is unclassified. The Confidential. Reverse engineering could meeting of the Independent Review AN/APR–39C(V)2 system detects the reveal Confidential information. Panel on Military Medical Construction radio emissions of radar systems that Vulnerability data, countermeasures, Standards (‘‘the Panel’’). might be a threat. The warning can then vulnerability/susceptibility analyses, DATES: be used, manually or automatically, to and threat definitions are classified Thursday, April 30, 2015 evade the detected threat. The AN/APR– Secret or Confidential. 39C(V)2, OFP, and Mission Data Files n. The M197 20mm Gun System is a 8:00 a.m.–8:45 a.m. EDT (Preparatory used in the AN/AAR–47 are classified three-barreled electric Gatling-type Session) Secret. rotary cannon used by the USMC AH– 8:45 a.m.–11:45 a.m. EDT (Open g. The Rockwell Collins 629F–23 is an 1Z aircraft. The Gun System Session) exportable version the ARC–210 incorporates a link less feed system that 11:45 a.m.–5:00 p.m. EDT programmable digital communication corrects problems with jamming. The (Preparatory Session) system. The 629F–23 is a fully digital system is capable of holding 650 rounds ADDRESSES: Defense Health transceiver, with performance from 30 in the storage unit. The Gun system is Headquarters (DHHQ), Pavilion to 512 MHz and provides Unclassified. Executive Conference Room 4P143, interoperability between ground and o. The Joint Mission Planning 7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES airborne military forces and land-based Systems (JMPS) provide support for Virginia 22042 (escort required; see civil agencies. The 629F–23 is unit-level mission planning for all guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY Unclassified. This version does not offer phases of military flight operations and INFORMATION, ‘‘Public’s Accessibility to a SAT COM or COMSEC capability. have the capability to provide necessary the Meeting’’). h. The AN/APX–117 is a combined mission data for the aircrew. JMPS will FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The interrogator/transponder and is support the downloading of data to Executive Director is Ms. Christine unclassified. The AN/APX–117 electronics data transfer devices for Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) is an transfer to aircraft and weapon systems. 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:42 Apr 13, 2015 Jkt 235001 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\14APN1.SGM 14APN1

Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 71 / Tuesday, April 14, 2015 / Notices 19971 Christine.e.bader.civ@mail.mil, (703) Agenda Supporting documentation may also be 681–6653, Fax: (703) 681–9539. For Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as included, as needed, to establish the meeting information, please contact Ms. amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 appropriate historical context and to Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington through 102–3.165 and subject to provide any necessary background Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, availability of space, the Panel meeting information. Virginia 22042, Kendal.l.brown2.ctr@ is open to the public from 8:45 a.m. to If the written statement is not mail.mil, (703) 681–6670, Fax: (703) 11:45 a.m. on April 30, 2015, as the received at least five (5) business days 681–9539. Panel will meet in an open forum to prior to the meeting, the Executive SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This receive briefings on the Military Health Director may choose to postpone meeting is being held under the System plan and Defense Health consideration of the statement until the provisions of the Federal Advisory Agency’s Facilities Division flexibility next open meeting. Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., studies. The Executive Director will review all Appendix, as amended), the timely submissions with the Panel Availability of Materials for the Chairperson and ensure they are Government in the Sunshine Act of Meeting provided to members of the Panel before 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.150. A copy of the agenda or any updates the meeting that is subject to this notice. to the agenda for the April 30, 2015, After reviewing the written comments, Purpose of the Meeting meeting, as well as any other materials the Panel Chairperson and the Executive At this meeting, the Panel will presented, may be obtained at the Director may choose to invite the address the Ike Skelton National meeting. submitter to orally present their issue Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting during an open portion of this meeting Fiscal Year 2011 (Pub. L. 111–383), or at a future meeting. The Executive Section 2852(b) requirement to provide Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as Director, in consultation with the Panel the Secretary of Defense independent amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140 Chairperson, may allot time for advice and recommendations regarding through 102–3.165 and subject to members of the public to present their a construction standard for military availability of space, this meeting is issues for review and discussion by the medical centers to provide a single open to the public. Seating is limited Panel. standard of care, as set forth in this and is on a first-come basis. All members of the public who wish to Dated: April 9, 2015. notice: Aaron Siegel, attend the public meeting must contact a. Reviewing the unified military Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Ms. Kendal Brown at the number listed medical construction standards to Officer, Department of Defense. in the section FOR FURTHER INFORMATION determine the standards consistency CONTACT no later than 12:00 p.m. on [FR Doc. 2015–08512 Filed 4–13–15; 8:45 am] with industry practices and benchmarks Thursday, April 23, 2015, to register and BILLING CODE 5001–06–P for world class medical construction; make arrangements for an escort, if b. Reviewing ongoing construction necessary. Public attendees requiring programs within the DoD to ensure escort should arrive with sufficient time medical construction standards are ELECTION ASSISTANCE COMMISSION to complete security screening no later uniformly applied across applicable than 30 minutes prior to the start of the military centers; Voting System Test Laboratory meeting. To complete security c. Assessing the DoD approach to Program Manual, 2.0, for the U.S. screening, please come prepared to planning and programming facility Election Assistance Commission’s present two forms of identification and improvements with specific emphasis Voting System Testing and one must be a picture identification on facility selection criteria and Certification Program card. proportional assessment system; and facility programming responsibilities Special Accommodations AGENCY: United States Election between the Assistant Secretary of Assistance Commission (EAC). Individuals requiring special Defense for Health Affairs and the accommodations to access the public ACTION: Notice; publication of Voting Secretaries of the Military Departments; meeting should contact Ms. Kendal System Test Laboratory Program d. Assessing whether the Brown at least five (5) business days Manual, Version 2.0, for 30 day public Comprehensive Master Plan for the prior to the meeting so that appropriate comment period on EAC Web site. National Capital Region Medical (‘‘the arrangements can be made. Master Plan’’), dated April 2010, is SUMMARY: The U.S. Election Assistance adequate to fulfill statutory Written Statements Commission (EAC) is publishing a requirements, as required by section Any member of the public wishing to procedural manual for its Voting System 2714 of the Military Construction provide comments to the Panel may do Testing and Certification Program. This Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 so in accordance with 41 CFR 102– manual sets the administrative (division B of Pub. L. 111–84; 123 Stat. 3.105(j) and 102–3.140 and section procedures for voting system test 2656), to ensure that the facilities and 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory laboratories in the EAC testing and organizational structure described in the Committee Act, and the procedures certification program. Participation in Master Plan result in world class described in this notice. the program is strictly voluntary. The asabaliauskas on DSK5VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES military medical centers in the National Individuals desiring to provide program is mandated by the Help Capital Region; and comments to the Panel may do so by America Vote Act (HAVA) at 42 US.C. e. Making recommendations regarding submitting a written statement to the 15371. any adjustments of the Master Plan that Executive Director (see the FOR FURTHER SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: are needed to ensure the provision of INFORMATION CONTACT section). 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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of meeting.
DatesThursday, April 30, 2015
ContactThe Executive Director is Ms. Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, [email protected], (703) 681-6653, Fax: (703) 681-9539. For meeting information, please contact Ms. Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, [email protected], (703) 681-6670, Fax: (703) 681-9539.
FR Citation80 FR 19970 
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