80 FR 21713 - Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 75 (April 20, 2015)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 75 (April 20, 2015)
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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 75 (Monday, April 20, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 21713-21715] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-08977] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 Board of Regents, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (``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. 2113a 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). The Board is a statutory Federal advisory committee that, assists the Secretary of Defense in an advisory capacity in carrying out the Secretary's responsibility to conduct the business of [[Page 21714]] the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (``the University''). The Board shall provide advice and recommendations on academic and administrative matters critical to the full accreditation and successful operation of the University. The DoD, through the Office of the USD(P&R), provides support, as deemed necessary, for the Board's performance and functions, and ensures compliance with the requirements of the FACA, the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) (``the Sunshine Act''), governing Federal statutes and regulations, and established DoD policies and procedures. Under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 2113a(b), the Board shall be composed of 15 members, appointed or designated as follows: a. Nine persons outstanding in the field of health care, higher education administration, or public policy, who shall be appointed from civilian life by the Secretary of Defense; b. The Secretary of Defense, or his designee, who shall be an ex- officio member; c. The Surgeons General of the Uniformed Services, who shall be ex- officio members; and d. The President of the University, who shall be a non-voting, ex- officio member. As directed by 10 U.S.C. 2113a(c), the term of office for each member of the Board (other than ex-officio members) shall be six years except that: a. Any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term; and, b. Any member whose term of office has expired shall continue to serve until his successor is appointed. In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2113a(d), one of the members of the Board (other than an ex-officio member) shall be designated as Chair by the Secretary of Defense and shall be presiding officer of the Board. Board members that are not ex-officio members shall be appointed by the Secretary of Defense and their appointments will be renewed on an annual basis according to DoD policies and procedures. 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). No member may serve more than two consecutive terms of service without Secretary of Defense or Deputy Secretary of Defense approval. Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2113a(e), Board members (other than ex- officio members), while attending conference or meetings or while otherwise performing their duties as members, shall be entitled to receive compensation at a rate to be fixed by the Secretary of Defense. 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 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. 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 at 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 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. [[Page 21715]] Dated: April 15, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015-08977 Filed 4-17-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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and ensure they are provided to leaders to support the Military and Written Statements: Pursuant to 41
members of the Defense Science Board Public Health Systems, the National CFR 102–3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of
before the meeting that is the subject of Security and National Defense Strategies the Federal Advisory Committee Act of
this notice. of the United States, and the readiness 1972, the public or interested
Dated: April 15, 2015. of the Uniformed Services. organizations may submit written
Agenda: The actions scheduled to comments to the Board about its
Aaron Siegel,
occur include documenting for the approved agenda pertaining to this
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison record the approval of the minutes from meeting or at any time regarding the
Officer, Department of Defense.
the Board Meeting held on February 3, Board’s mission. Individuals submitting
[FR Doc. 2015–08973 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am] 2015; recommendations regarding the a written statement must submit their
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P awarding of post-baccalaureate degrees; statement to the Designated Federal
recommendations regarding the Officer at the address listed in FOR
approval of faculty appointments and FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Written
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE promotions; a review of awards and statements that do not pertain to a
Office of the Secretary honors; award nominations; and scheduled meeting of the Board may be
proposed updates to Board governing submitted at any time. However, if
Board of Regents, Uniformed Services documents. The USU President will individual comments pertain to a
University of the Health Sciences; provide a report on recent actions specific topic being discussed at the
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee affecting academic and operational planned meeting, then these statement
Meeting aspects of the University. Member must be received at least 5 calendar
Reports include an annual update from days prior to the meeting, otherwise, the
AGENCY: Department of Defense; the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for comments may not be provided to or
Uniformed Services University of the the Advancement of Military Medicine; considered by the Board until a later
Health Sciences (USU). the USU Inspector General (IG) will date. The Designated Federal Officer
ACTION: Quarterly meeting notice. provide an update on IG issues; the will compile all timely submissions
department of Military and Emergency with the Board’s Chairman and ensure
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is Medicine will discuss its approach to such submissions are provided to Board
publishing this notice to announce the leadership training in the USU F. Members before the meeting.
following meeting of the Board of Edward Hébert School of Medicine; the
Regents, Uniformed Services University Dated: April 15, 2015.
USU Alumni Association will provide
of the Health Sciences (‘‘the Board’’). an annual update; the USU Brigade will Aaron Siegel,
This meeting will be partially-closed to provide a report on the Brigade office; Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
the public. and the Office of General Counsel will Officer, Department of Defense.
provide an annual ethics and office [FR Doc. 2015–08970 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am]
DATES: Friday, May 15, 2015, from 8:00
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Open Session) and review. A closed session will be held, BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (Closed Session). after the open session, to discuss active
ADDRESSES: Uniformed Services investigations and personnel actions.
Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
University of the Health Sciences, 4301
Jones Bridge Road, Everett Alvarez Jr. Federal statute and regulations (5 U.S.C.
Office of the Secretary
Board of Regents Room (D3001), 552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through
Bethesda, Maryland 20814. 102–3.165) and the availability of space, Charter Renewal of Department of
the meeting is open to the public from Defense Federal Advisory Committees
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Seating is on a
Jennifer Nuetzi James, Designated first-come basis. Members of the public AGENCY:Department of Defense.
Federal Officer, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, wishing to attend the meeting should Renewal of Federal Advisory
ACTION:
D3002, Bethesda, Maryland 20814; contact Jennifer Nuetzi James five Committee.
telephone 301–295–3066; email business days prior to the meeting, at
jennifer.nuetzi-james@usuhs.edu. the address and phone number noted in SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT publishing this notice to announce that
meeting notice is being published under section. it is renewing the charter for the Board
the provisions of the Federal Advisory Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2, 5–7), of Regents, Uniformed Services
Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., the Department of Defense has University of the Health Sciences (‘‘the
Appendix, as amended), the determined that the portion of the Board’’).
Government in the Sunshine Act of meeting from 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and shall be closed to the public. The Under Freeman, Advisory Committee
41 CFR 102–3.150. Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Management Officer for the Department
Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose Readiness), in consultation with the of Defense, 703–692–5952.
of the meeting is to provide advice and Office of the DoD General Counsel, has SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
recommendations to the Secretary of determined in writing that a portion of committee’s charter is being renewed
Defense through the Under Secretary of the committee’s meeting will be closed pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2113a and in
Defense for Personnel and Readiness, on as the discussion will disclose sensitive accordance with the Federal Advisory
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academic and administrative matters personnel information, will include Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5
critical to the full accreditation and matters that relate solely to the internal U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and 41
successful operation of the University. personnel rules and practices of the CFR 102–3.50(a).
These actions are necessary for the agency, will involve allegations of a The Board is a statutory Federal
University to pursue its mission, which person having committed a crime or advisory committee that, assists the
is to educate, train and comprehensively censuring an individual, and may Secretary of Defense in an advisory
prepare uniformed services health disclose investigatory records compiled capacity in carrying out the Secretary’s
professionals, officers, scientists and for law enforcement purposes. responsibility to conduct the business of
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Dated: April 15, 2015. Dr. John P. Holdren, Assistant to the period of up to 15 minutes. If more
Aaron Siegel, President for Science and Technology, speakers register than there is space
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison and Director, Office of Science and available on the agenda, PCAST will
Officer, Department of Defense. Technology Policy, Executive Office of randomly select speakers from among
[FR Doc. 2015–08977 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am] the President, The White House; and Dr. those who applied. Those not selected
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Eric S. Lander, President, Broad to present oral comments may always
Institute of the Massachusetts Institute file written comments with the
of Technology and Harvard. committee. Speakers are requested to
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY Type of Meeting: Partially Closed. bring at least 25 copies of their oral
Proposed Schedule and Agenda: The comments for distribution to the PCAST
President’s Council of Advisors on President’s Council of Advisors on members.
Science and Technology Science and Technology (PCAST) is Written Comments: Although written
scheduled to meet in open session on comments are accepted continuously,
AGENCY: Office of Science, Department May 15, 2015 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 written comments should be submitted
of Energy. p.m. to PCAST no later than 12:00 p.m.
ACTION: Notice of partially-closed Open Portion of Meeting: During this Eastern Time on May 7, 2015 so that the
meeting. open meeting, PCAST is scheduled to comments may be made available to the
hear from speakers about the PCAST members prior to this meeting
SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the Quadrennial Energy Review and about for their consideration. Information
schedule and summary agenda for a the Precision Medicine Initiative. The regarding how to submit comments and
partially-closed meeting of the Council will discuss and hear remarks documents to PCAST is available at
President’s Council of Advisors on about reimagining business roles to http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast in the
Science and Technology (PCAST). The address significant societal challenges. section entitled ‘‘Connect with PCAST.’’
Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. Additional information and the agenda, Please note that because PCAST
L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that including any changes that arise, will be operates under the provisions of FACA,
public notice of these meetings be posted at the PCAST Web site at: all public comments and/or
announced in the Federal Register. http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. presentations will be treated as public
DATES: May 15, 2015, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Closed Portion of the Meeting: PCAST
documents and will be made available
p.m. may hold a closed meeting of
for public inspection, including being
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at
approximately 1 hour with the President
posted on the PCAST Web site.
the National Academy of Sciences, 2101 on May 15, 2015, which must take place Meeting Accommodations:
Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, in the White House for the President’s Individuals requiring special
DC in the Lecture Room. scheduling convenience and to maintain accommodation to access this public
Secret Service protection. This meeting meeting should contact Dr. Ashley
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
will be closed to the public because Predith at least ten business days prior
Information regarding the meeting such portion of the meeting is likely to
agenda, time, location, and how to to the meeting so that appropriate
disclose matters that are to be kept arrangements can be made.
register for the meeting is available on secret in the interest of national defense
the PCAST Web site at: http:// or foreign policy under 5 U.S.C. Issued in Washington, DC, on April 14,
whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. A live video 552b(c)(1). 2015.
webcast and an archive of the webcast Public Comments: It is the policy of LaTanya R. Butler,
after the event are expected to be the PCAST to accept written public Deputy Committee Management Officer.
available at http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/ comments of any length, and to [FR Doc. 2015–08981 Filed 4–17–15; 8:45 am]
pcast. The archived video will be accommodate oral public comments BILLING CODE 6450–01–P
available within one week of the whenever possible. The PCAST expects
meeting. Questions about the meeting that public statements presented at its
should be directed to Dr. Ashley Predith meetings will not be repetitive of DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
at apredith@ostp.eop.gov, (202) 456– previously submitted oral or written
4444. Please note that public seating for statements. Environmental Management Site-
this meeting is limited and is available The public comment period for this Specific Advisory Board, Portsmouth
on a first-come, first-served basis. meeting will take place on May 15, 2015 AGENCY: Department of Energy (DOE).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The at a time specified in the meeting
President’s Council of Advisors on agenda posted on the PCAST Web site ACTION: Notice of open meeting.
Science and Technology (PCAST) is an at http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. SUMMARY: This notice announces a
advisory group of the nation’s leading This public comment period is designed meeting of the Environmental
scientists and engineers, appointed by only for substantive commentary on Management Site-Specific Advisory
the President to augment the science PCAST’s work, not for business Board (EM SSAB), Portsmouth. The
and technology advice available to him marketing purposes. Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub.
from inside the White House, cabinet Oral Comments: To be considered for L. 92–463, 86 Stat. 770) requires that
departments, and other Federal the public speaker list at the meeting, public notice of this meeting be
agencies. See the Executive Order at interested parties should register to announced in the Federal Register.
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http://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/pcast. speak at http://whitehouse.gov/ostp/
DATES: Thursday, May 7, 2015, 6:00
PCAST is consulted about and provides pcast, no later than 12:00 p.m. Eastern
p.m.
analyses and recommendations Time on May 7, 2015. Phone or email
concerning a wide range of issues where reservations will not be accepted. To ADDRESSES: Ohio State University,
understandings from the domains of accommodate as many speakers as Endeavor Center, 1862 Shyville Road,
science, technology, and innovation possible, the time for public comments Piketon, Ohio 45661.
may bear on the policy choices before will be limited to two (2) minutes per FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Greg
the President. PCAST is co-chaired by person, with a total public comment Simonton, Alternate Deputy Designated
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