80 FR 25706 - Meeting: Homeland Security Advisory Council

DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 86 (May 5, 2015)

The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will meet in person on May 21, 2015. Members of the public may participate in person. The meeting will be partially closed to the public.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 86 (Tuesday, May 5, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 25706-25707]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-10498]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2015-0013]


Meeting: Homeland Security Advisory Council

AGENCY: The Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of partially closed Federal Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will meet in 
person on May 21, 2015. Members of the public may participate in 
person. The meeting will be partially closed to the public.

DATES: The HSAC will meet Thursday, May 21, 2015, from 11:00 a.m. to 
5:15 p.m. EDT. The meeting will be open to the public from 1:45 p.m. to 
4:00 p.m. EDT. Please note that the meeting may close early if the 
Council has completed its business. The portion from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 
p.m. EDT and 4:15 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. EDT will be closed to the public.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Woodrow Wilson International 
Center for Scholars (``Wilson Center''), located at 1300 Pennsylvania 
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20004. All visitors will be processed 
through the lobby of the Wilson Center. Written public comments prior 
to the meeting must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on May 15, 2015, and 
must be identified by Docket No. DHS-2015-0013. Written

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public comments after the meeting must be identified by Docket No. DHS-
2015-0013 and may be submitted by one of the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include Docket No. DHS-2015-0013 
in the subject line of the message.
     Fax: (202) 282-9207
     Mail: Homeland Security Advisory Council, Department of 
Homeland Security, Mailstop 0445, 245 Murray Lane SW., Washington, DC 
20528.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the phrases 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and ``DHS-2015-0013''. Comments 
received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received by the DHS Homeland Security Advisory Council, go to 
http://www.regulations.gov, search ``DHS-2015-0013,'' ``Open Docket 
Folder'' and provide your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Miron at [email protected] or at 
(202) 447-3135.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under 
Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 
92-463 (5 U.S.C. App.) requires each FACA committee meeting to be open 
to the public.
    The HSAC provides organizationally independent, strategic, timely, 
specific, and actionable advice and recommendations for the 
consideration of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security 
(DHS) on matters related to homeland security. The Council is comprised 
of leaders of local law enforcement, first responders, state and local 
government, the private sector, and academia.
    The HSAC will meet in open session between 1:45 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. 
EDT. The HSAC will receive observations and remarks from DHS senior 
leadership, and swear in new HSAC members. Members will receive reports 
from the following HSAC subcommittees: the DHS Employee Task Force, the 
Foreign Fighter Task Force, the DHS Grant Review Task Force, and the 
Customs and Border Protection Integrity Advisory Panel.
    The HSAC will meet in closed session between 11:00 a.m. and 1:30 
p.m. as well as 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. EDT to receive sensitive 
operational information from senior DHS leadership. This information 
regards threats to our homeland, specifically operational updates on 
the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) aviation security 
program, cyber security and the current threat environment.
    Basis for Partial-Closure: In accordance with Section 10(d) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), this meeting has been determined 
to require partial-closure. The disclosure of the information relayed 
would be detrimental to the public interest for the following reasons:
    The HSAC will receive closed session briefings from DHS officials 
on the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) aviation security 
program, and operational updates on cyber security and the current 
threat environment. This will include lessons learned and enhanced 
security measures associated with operations and management. These 
briefings will concern matters sensitive to homeland security within 
the meaning of 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(7)(E) and 552b(c)(9)(B). Public 
disclosure of this information would provide terrorists and other 
adversaries with guidelines to thwart the Department's strategic 
initiatives. Under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B), disclosure of these 
techniques and procedures could frustrate the successful implementation 
of protective measures designed to keep our country safe. In addition, 
Under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(7)(E), disclosure of that information could 
reveal investigative techniques and procedures not generally available 
to the public, allowing terrorists and those with interests against the 
United States to circumvent the law.
    Participation: Members of the public will have until 5 p.m. EDT on 
Friday, May 15, 2015 to register to attend the HSAC meeting on May 21, 
2015. Due to limited availability of seating, admittance will be on a 
first-come first-served basis. Participants interested in attending the 
meeting can contact Mike Miron at [email protected] or (202) 447-3135. You 
are required to provide your full legal name, date of birth, and 
company/agency affiliation. The public may access the facility via 
public transportation or use the public parking garages located near 
the Wilson Center. Wilson Center directions can be found at: http://wilsoncenter.org/directions. Members of the public will meet at 1:30 
p.m. EDT at the Wilson Center's main entrance for sign in and escorting 
to the public meeting room. Late arrivals after 2:00 p.m. EDT will not 
be permitted access to the facility.
    Facility Access: You are required to present a valid original 
government issued ID; State Driver's License or Non-Driver's 
Identification Card, U.S. Government Common Access Card (CAC), Military 
Identification Card or Person Identification Verification Card; U.S. 
Passport or Passport Card, Foreign Passport; U.S. Border Crossing Card, 
Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Card; or Native American 
Tribal Document.
    Identification of Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For 
information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact 
Mike Miron at [email protected] as soon as possible.

    Dated: April 29, 2015.
Sarah E. Morgenthau,
Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Council, DHS.
[FR Doc. 2015-10498 Filed 5-4-15; 8:45 am]
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