80 FR 21223 - Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 74 (April 17, 2015)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 74 (April 17, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-08881 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 74 (Friday, April 17, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 21223-21224] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-08881] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees AGENCY: Department of Defense. ACTION: Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that it is renewing the charter for the Reserve Forces Policy Board (``the Board''). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703-692-5952. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This committee's charter is being renewed pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 175 and 10301 and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and 41 CFR 102-3.50(a), established the Board. The Board is a statutory Federal advisory committee that serves as an independent adviser to the Secretary of Defense to provide advice and recommendations on strategic, policies, and practices designed to improve and enhance the capabilities, efficiency, and effectiveness of the reserve components. The Board shall provide to the Secretary of Defense, for transmittal to the President and the Congress, an annual report on any reserve component matters that the Board considers appropriate. The Board reports to the Secretary of Defense and/or the Deputy Secretary of Defense, through the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)). The USD(P&R) may act upon the Board's advice and recommendations. Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 10301(c), the Board shall be composed of 20 members, appointed or designated as follows: a. A civilian appointed by the Secretary of Defense from among persons determined by the Secretary to have the knowledge of, and experience in, policy matters relevant to national security and reserve component matters necessary to carry out the duties of Chair of the Board, who shall serve as Chair of the Board. b. Two active or retired reserve officers or enlisted members designated by the Secretary of Defense, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Army: (1) One of whom shall be a member of the Army National Guard of the United States or a former member of the Army National Guard of the United States in the Retired Reserve; and, (2) One of whom shall be a member or retired member of the Army Reserve. c. Two active or retired reserve officers or enlisted members designated by the Secretary of Defense, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Navy: (1) One of whom shall be an active or retired officer of the Navy Reserve; and, (2) One of whom shall be an active or retired officer of the Marine Corps Reserve. d. Two active or retired reserve officers or enlisted members designated by the Secretary of Defense, upon the recommendation of the Secretary of the Air Force: (1) One of whom shall be a member of the Air National Guard of the United States or a former member of the Air National Guard of the United States in the Retired Reserve; and, (2) One of whom shall be a member or retired member of the Air Force Reserve. e. One active or retired reserve officer or enlisted member of the U.S. Coast Guard designated by the Secretary of Homeland Security. f. Ten persons appointed or designated by the Secretary of Defense, each of whom shall be a United States citizen having significant knowledge of, and experience in, policy matters relevant to national security and reserve component matters and shall be one of the following: (1) An individual not employed in any Federal or State department or agency. (2) An individual employed by a Federal or State department or agency. (3) An officer of a regular component of the armed forces on active duty, or an officer of a reserve component of the armed forces in an active status, who: a. Is serving or has served in a senior position on the Joint Staff, the headquarters staff of a Combatant Command, or the headquarters staff of an armed force; and, b. Has experience in joint professional military education, joint qualification, and joint operations matters. g. A reserve officer of the Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps, who is a general or flag officer, recommended by the Chair and designated by the Secretary of Defense, who shall serve without vote: (1) As military adviser to the Chair; (2) As military executive officer of the Board; and, (3) As supervisor of the operations and staff of the Board. h. A senior enlisted member of a reserve component recommended by the [[Page 21224]] Chair and designated by the Secretary of Defense, who shall serve without vote as enlisted military adviser to the Chair. Each member, based upon his or her individual professional experience, provides his or her best judgment on the matters before the Board, and he or she does so in a manner that is free from conflict of interest. Board members who are not full-time or permanent part-time Federal officers or employees, will be appointed as experts or consultants pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3109 to serve as special government employee (SGE) members. Board members who are full-time or permanent part-time Federal officers or employees will serve as regular government employee (RGE) members pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.130(a). Members of the Board shall serve a term of service of one-to-four years, and their appointments must be renewed by the Secretary of Defense on an annual basis. No member may serve more than two consecutive terms of service without Secretary of Defense or Deputy Secretary of Defense approval. Board members are not compensated for service on the Board, but each member is reimbursed for travel and per diem as it pertains to official business of the Board. DoD, when necessary and consistent with the Board's mission and DoD policies and procedures, may establish subcommittees, task forces, or working groups to support the Board. Establishment of subcommittees will be based upon a written determination, to include terms of reference, by the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, or the USD(P&R), as the Board's Sponsor. Such subcommittees will not work independently of the Board and will report all of their recommendations and advice solely to the Board for full and open deliberation and discussion. Subcommittees, task forces, or working groups have no authority to make decisions and recommendations, verbally or in writing, on behalf of the Board. No subcommittee or any of its members can update or report, verbally or in writing, on behalf of the Board, directly to the DoD or any Federal officers or employees. Each member, based upon his or her individual professional experience, provides his or her best judgment on the matters before the Board, and he or she does so in a manner that is free from conflict of interest. All subcommittee members will be appointed by the Secretary of Defense or the Deputy Secretary of Defense to a term of service of one-to-four years, with annual renewals, even if the individual in question is already a member of the Board. Subcommittee members will not serve more than two consecutive terms of service, unless authorized by the Secretary of Defense or the Deputy Secretary of Defense. Subcommittee members who are not full-time or permanent part-time Federal officers or employees will be appointed as an expert or consultant pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3109, to serve as a SGE member. Subcommittee members who are full-time or permanent part-time Federal officers or employees will be appointed pursuant to 41 CFR 102- 3.130(a), to serve as a RGE member. With the exception of reimbursement of official travel and per diem related to the Board or its subcommittees, subcommittee members will serve without compensation. All subcommittees operate under the provisions of FACA, the Sunshine Act, governing Federal statutes and regulations, and established DoD policies and procedures. Currently, DoD has approved three permanent subcommittees to the Board. The subcommittees will have no more than 15 members and will normally meet once per quarter. A subcommittee Chairperson will be appointed by the Secretary of Defense. The three permanent subcommittees and their missions are: a. Subcommittee on Enhancing DoD's Role in the Homeland is focused on improving the capability and capacity of the reserve component to address the increasing threats to the homeland. b. Subcommittee on Ensuring a Ready, Capable, Available, and Sustainable Operational Reserve is focused on retaining the operational capability and experience within the reserve component to meet future threats. c. Subcommittee on Supporting and Sustaining Reserve Component Personnel assess whether the current Service member, families, and employers programs and policies are meeting the needs of an operational reserve. The Board's Designated Federal Officer (DFO) must be a full-time or permanent part-time DoD officer or employee, appointed in accordance with established DoD policies and procedures. The Board's DFO is required to attend all meetings of the Board and its subcommittees for the entire duration of each and every meeting. However, in the absence of the Board's DFO, a properly approved Alternate DFO, duly appointed to the Board according to established DoD policies and procedures, must attend the entire duration of all meetings of the Board and its subcommittees. The DFO, or the Alternate DFO, calls all meetings of the Board and its subcommittees; prepares and approves all meeting agendas; and adjourns any meeting when the DFO, or the Alternate DFO, determines adjournment to be in the public interest or required by governing regulations or DoD policies and procedures. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the Board membership about the Board's mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of planned meeting of the Board. All written statements shall be submitted to the DFO for the Board, and this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Contact information for the Board's DFO can be obtained from the GSA's FACA Database-- http://www.facadatabase.gov/. The DFO, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150, will announce planned meetings of the Board. The DFO, at that time, may provide additional guidance on the submission of written statements that are in response to the stated agenda for the planned meeting in question. Dated: April 14, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015-08881 Filed 4-16-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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COMMITTEE FOR PURCHASE FROM DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Army National Guard of the United
PEOPLE WHO ARE BLIND OR States in the Retired Reserve; and,
SEVERELY DISABLED Office of the Secretary (2) One of whom shall be a member
or retired member of the Army Reserve.
Procurement List; Proposed Deletions Charter Renewal of Department of c. Two active or retired reserve
Defense Federal Advisory Committees officers or enlisted members designated
AGENCY: Committee for Purchase From by the Secretary of Defense, upon the
People Who Are Blind or Severely AGENCY:Department of Defense.
recommendation of the Secretary of the
Disabled. Renewal of Federal Advisory
ACTION:
Navy:
Committee. (1) One of whom shall be an active or
ACTION:Proposed Deletions from the
Procurement List. SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is retired officer of the Navy Reserve; and,
publishing this notice to announce that (2) One of whom shall be an active or
SUMMARY: The Committee is proposing it is renewing the charter for the Reserve retired officer of the Marine Corps
to delete products previously furnished Forces Policy Board (‘‘the Board’’). Reserve.
by nonprofit agencies employing d. Two active or retired reserve
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
persons who are blind or have other officers or enlisted members designated
Freeman, Advisory Committee
severe disabilities. by the Secretary of Defense, upon the
Management Officer for the Department
recommendation of the Secretary of the
DATES: Comments must be received on of Defense, 703–692–5952.
Air Force:
or before: 5/18/2015. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This (1) One of whom shall be a member
ADDRESSES: Committee for Purchase committee’s charter is being renewed of the Air National Guard of the United
From People Who Are Blind or Severely pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 175 and 10301 States or a former member of the Air
Disabled, 1401 S. Clark Street, Suite and in accordance with the Federal National Guard of the United States in
715, Arlington, Virginia 22202–4149. Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of the Retired Reserve; and,
1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) (2) One of whom shall be a member
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: and 41 CFR 102–3.50(a), established the or retired member of the Air Force
Barry S. Lineback, Telephone: (703) Board. Reserve.
603–7740, Fax: (703) 603–0655, or email The Board is a statutory Federal e. One active or retired reserve officer
CMTEFedReg@AbilityOne.gov. advisory committee that serves as an or enlisted member of the U.S. Coast
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: independent adviser to the Secretary of Guard designated by the Secretary of
This notice is published pursuant to Defense to provide advice and Homeland Security.
41 U.S.C. 8503(a)(2) and 41 CFR 51–2.3. recommendations on strategic, policies, f. Ten persons appointed or
Its purpose is to provide interested and practices designed to improve and designated by the Secretary of Defense,
persons an opportunity to submit enhance the capabilities, efficiency, and each of whom shall be a United States
comments on the proposed actions. effectiveness of the reserve components. citizen having significant knowledge of,
The Board shall provide to the Secretary and experience in, policy matters
Deletions of Defense, for transmittal to the relevant to national security and reserve
The following products are proposed President and the Congress, an annual component matters and shall be one of
for deletion from the Procurement List: report on any reserve component the following:
matters that the Board considers (1) An individual not employed in
Products appropriate. any Federal or State department or
Product Name/NSN: Rain Gauge, 4″/6660– The Board reports to the Secretary of agency.
00–920–3722. Defense and/or the Deputy Secretary of (2) An individual employed by a
Mandatory Source of Supply: Productive Defense, through the Under Secretary of Federal or State department or agency.
Alternatives, Inc., Fergus Falls, MN. Defense for Personnel and Readiness (3) An officer of a regular component
Contracting Activity: Dept of Comm/Office of (USD(P&R)). The USD(P&R) may act
the Secretary, Kansas City, MO.
of the armed forces on active duty, or an
upon the Board’s advice and officer of a reserve component of the
Product Name(s)/NSN(s): Brassard, Military recommendations.
Police/8455–00–818–8826, Brassard,
armed forces in an active status, who:
Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. a. Is serving or has served in a senior
Army, Military/8455–01–236–1174.
Mandatory Source of Supply: No NPA 10301(c), the Board shall be composed position on the Joint Staff, the
Assigned. of 20 members, appointed or designated headquarters staff of a Combatant
Contracting Activity: Defense Logistics as follows: Command, or the headquarters staff of
Agency Troop Support, Philadelphia, a. A civilian appointed by the an armed force; and,
PA. Secretary of Defense from among b. Has experience in joint professional
Product Name/NSN(s): Vest, Load Bearing persons determined by the Secretary to military education, joint qualification,
Equipment, 8465–01–440–3690—Rappel have the knowledge of, and experience and joint operations matters.
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Waist, 8465–01–440–5883—Harness, necessary to carry out the duties of general or flag officer, recommended by
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Contracting Activity: Dept of the Navy, officers or enlisted members designated (1) As military adviser to the Chair;
Commander, Quantico, VA. by the Secretary of Defense, upon the (2) As military executive officer of the
recommendation of the Secretary of the Board; and,
Barry S. Lineback, Army: (3) As supervisor of the operations
Director, Business Operations. (1) One of whom shall be a member and staff of the Board.
[FR Doc. 2015–08848 Filed 4–16–15; 8:45 am] of the Army National Guard of the h. A senior enlisted member of a
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Chair and designated by the Secretary of Board. Subcommittee members will not The DFO, or the Alternate DFO, calls
Defense, who shall serve without vote as serve more than two consecutive terms all meetings of the Board and its
enlisted military adviser to the Chair. of service, unless authorized by the subcommittees; prepares and approves
Each member, based upon his or her Secretary of Defense or the Deputy all meeting agendas; and adjourns any
individual professional experience, Secretary of Defense. Subcommittee meeting when the DFO, or the Alternate
provides his or her best judgment on the members who are not full-time or DFO, determines adjournment to be in
matters before the Board, and he or she permanent part-time Federal officers or the public interest or required by
does so in a manner that is free from employees will be appointed as an governing regulations or DoD policies
conflict of interest. Board members who expert or consultant pursuant to 5 and procedures.
are not full-time or permanent part-time U.S.C. 3109, to serve as a SGE member. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and
Federal officers or employees, will be Subcommittee members who are full- 102–3.140, the public or interested
appointed as experts or consultants time or permanent part-time Federal organizations may submit written
pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 3109 to serve as officers or employees will be appointed statements to the Board membership
special government employee (SGE) pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.130(a), to about the Board’s mission and
members. Board members who are full- serve as a RGE member. With the functions. Written statements may be
time or permanent part-time Federal exception of reimbursement of official submitted at any time or in response to
officers or employees will serve as travel and per diem related to the Board the stated agenda of planned meeting of
regular government employee (RGE) or its subcommittees, subcommittee the Board.
members pursuant to 41 CFR 102– members will serve without All written statements shall be
3.130(a). Members of the Board shall compensation. submitted to the DFO for the Board, and
serve a term of service of one-to-four All subcommittees operate under the this individual will ensure that the
years, and their appointments must be provisions of FACA, the Sunshine Act, written statements are provided to the
renewed by the Secretary of Defense on governing Federal statutes and membership for their consideration.
an annual basis. No member may serve regulations, and established DoD Contact information for the Board’s DFO
more than two consecutive terms of policies and procedures. can be obtained from the GSA’s FACA
service without Secretary of Defense or Currently, DoD has approved three Database—http://
Deputy Secretary of Defense approval. permanent subcommittees to the Board. www.facadatabase.gov/.
Board members are not compensated The subcommittees will have no more The DFO, pursuant to 41 CFR 102–
for service on the Board, but each than 15 members and will normally 3.150, will announce planned meetings
member is reimbursed for travel and per meet once per quarter. A subcommittee of the Board. The DFO, at that time, may
diem as it pertains to official business Chairperson will be appointed by the provide additional guidance on the
of the Board. Secretary of Defense. submission of written statements that
DoD, when necessary and consistent The three permanent subcommittees are in response to the stated agenda for
with the Board’s mission and DoD and their missions are: the planned meeting in question.
policies and procedures, may establish a. Subcommittee on Enhancing DoD’s
subcommittees, task forces, or working Role in the Homeland is focused on Dated: April 14, 2015.
groups to support the Board. improving the capability and capacity of Aaron Siegel,
Establishment of subcommittees will be the reserve component to address the Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
based upon a written determination, to increasing threats to the homeland. Officer, Department of Defense.
include terms of reference, by the b. Subcommittee on Ensuring a [FR Doc. 2015–08881 Filed 4–16–15; 8:45 am]
Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Ready, Capable, Available, and BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
Secretary of Defense, or the USD(P&R), Sustainable Operational Reserve is
as the Board’s Sponsor. focused on retaining the operational
Such subcommittees will not work capability and experience within the DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
independently of the Board and will reserve component to meet future
report all of their recommendations and threats. Department of the Navy
advice solely to the Board for full and c. Subcommittee on Supporting and
Meeting of the Board of Visitors of
open deliberation and discussion. Sustaining Reserve Component
Marine Corps University
Subcommittees, task forces, or working Personnel assess whether the current
groups have no authority to make Service member, families, and AGENCY: Department of the Navy, DOD.
decisions and recommendations, employers programs and policies are ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
verbally or in writing, on behalf of the meeting the needs of an operational
Board. No subcommittee or any of its reserve. SUMMARY: The Board of Visitors of the
members can update or report, verbally The Board’s Designated Federal Marine Corps University (BOV MCU)
or in writing, on behalf of the Board, Officer (DFO) must be a full-time or will meet to review, develop and
directly to the DoD or any Federal permanent part-time DoD officer or provide recommendations on all aspects
officers or employees. employee, appointed in accordance of the academic and administrative
Each member, based upon his or her with established DoD policies and policies of the University; examine all
individual professional experience, procedures. The Board’s DFO is aspects of professional military
provides his or her best judgment on the required to attend all meetings of the education operations; and provide such
matters before the Board, and he or she Board and its subcommittees for the oversight and advice, as is necessary, to
does so in a manner that is free from entire duration of each and every facilitate high educational standards
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conflict of interest. All subcommittee meeting. However, in the absence of the and cost effective operations. The Board
members will be appointed by the Board’s DFO, a properly approved will be focusing primarily on the
Secretary of Defense or the Deputy Alternate DFO, duly appointed to the internal procedures of Marine Corps
Secretary of Defense to a term of service Board according to established DoD University. All sessions of the meeting
of one-to-four years, with annual policies and procedures, must attend will be open to the public.
renewals, even if the individual in the entire duration of all meetings of the DATES: The meeting will be held on
question is already a member of the Board and its subcommittees. Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 12:00 p.m.
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