80 FR 30060 - National Commission on the Future of the Army; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 100 (May 26, 2015)

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FR Document		2015-12564

The DoD is publishing this notice to announce two days of meetings of the National Commission on the Future of the Army (``the Commission''). The meetings will be partially closed to the public.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


National Commission on the Future of the Army; Notice of Federal 
Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), Deputy Chief Management Officer.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce two days of 
meetings of the National Commission on the Future of the Army (``the 
Commission''). The meetings will be partially closed to the public.

DATES: Date of the Closed Meetings: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, from 7:30 
a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 
p.m.
    Date of the Open Meeting: Wednesday, June 10, 2015, from 8:00 a.m. 
to 10:00 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Address of Closed Meeting, June 9: FORSCOM Headquarters, 
4710 Knox St. Fort Bragg North Carolina 28310.
    Address of Closed Meeting June 10: North Carolina Joint 
Headquarters, 4105 Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607.
    Address of Open Meeting, June 10: Embassy Suites Meeting Room, 
Embassy Suites Hotel 4760 Lake Valley Dr. Fayetteville NC 28303.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Don Tison, Designated Federal 
Officer, National Commission on the Future of the Army, 700 Army 
Pentagon, Room 3E406, Washington, DC 20310-0700, Email: 
[email protected], Desk (703) 692-9099. Facsimile (703) 697-8242.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting will be held under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 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 Meetings:
    During the closed meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, the Commission 
will hear classified testimony from individual witnesses and engage in 
discussion on the operational environment, defense guidance, force 
requirements, and operational readiness.
    During the open meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, the Public 
will have the opportunity to provide verbal comments and immediately 
afterwards the Commission will discuss topics raised during the public 
comments session.
    During the closed meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, the 
Commission will hear testimony from individual witnesses on classified 
topics including force requirements from the Defense Planning Guidance, 
Contingency Plans, Defense Support to Civil Authorities, and Homeland 
Defense.
    Agendas:
    June 9, 2015--Closed Hearing: DoD military leaders will speak at 
the closed hearing on June 9, 2015 and have been asked to address: 
Operational and Mobilization issues including readiness deficiencies 
and force structure

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requirements, Current and Projected readiness (training, equipping and 
manning) Requirements from the Defense Planning Guidance Army Readiness 
levels, Roles that assigned forces contribute to the National Defense 
Strategy including Executive Agency Missions Issues concerning force 
generation and the mobilization of National Guard and Reserve units to 
meet Combatant Commander requirements, Total Force Policy, multi 
component initiatives, operational challenges, readiness levels, and 
deficiencies
    Speakers include, but are not limited to, the Commander of Army 
Forces Command, Commander of the Army Reserve, Commander of 1st Army; 
and the Commander Army Special Operations. All presentations and 
resulting discussion are classified.
    June 10, 2015--Open Hearing: The Commission will hear verbal 
comments from Public, not to exceed five minutes and immediately 
afterwards the Commission will discuss topics raised during the public 
comments session.
    June 10, 2015--Closed Hearing: The Commission will hear testimony 
on classified topics including force requirements from the Defense 
Planning Guidance, Contingency Plans, Defense Support to Civil 
Authorities, and Homeland Defense Implementing and Total Force Policy, 
including multi-component initiatives. Speakers include The Adjutant 
General of North Carolina
    Meeting Accessibility:
    In accordance with applicable law, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), and 41 CFR 
102-3.155, the DoD has determined that the portion of the meetings 
scheduled for Tuesday, June 9, 2015, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and 
Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. will be closed to 
the public. Specifically, the Assistant Deputy Chief Management 
Officer, with the coordination of the DoD FACA Attorney, has determined 
in writing that this portion of the meeting will be closed to the 
public because it will discuss matters covered by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1). 
Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and the availability of 
space, the meeting scheduled for June 10, 2015 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 
a.m.at the Embassy Suites Hotel is open to the public. Seating is 
limited and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Media 
representatives are also encouraged to register. Members of the media 
must comply with the rules of photography and video filming in the 
Embassy Suites Hotel. The closest public parking facility is located on 
the Embassy Suites property and along the streets. Visitors should keep 
their belongings with them at all times. The following items are 
strictly prohibited: any pointed object, e.g., knitting needles and 
letter openers (pens and pencils are permitted); any bag larger than 
18'' wide x 14'' high x 8.5'' deep; electric stun guns, martial arts 
weapons or devices; guns, replica guns, ammunition and fireworks; 
knives of any size; mace and pepper spray; razors and box cutters.
    Written Comments:
    Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) 
and 102-3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit 
written comments to the Commission in response to the stated agenda of 
the open and/or closed meeting or the Commission's mission. The 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) will review all submitted written 
statements. Written comments should be submitted to Mr. Donald Tison, 
DFO, via facsimile or electronic mail, the preferred modes of 
submission. Each page of the comment must include the author's name, 
title or affiliation, address, and daytime phone number. All comments 
received before Tuesday, June 2, 2015, will be provided to the 
Commission before the June 9, 2015, meeting. Comments received after 
Tuesday, June 2, 2015, will be provided to the Commission before its 
next meeting. All contact information may be found in the FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    Oral Comments:
    In addition to written statements, one and one half hours will be 
reserved for individuals or interest groups to address the Commission 
on June 10, 2015. Those interested in presenting oral comments to the 
Commission must summarize their oral statement in writing and submit 
with their registration. The Commission's staff will assign time to 
oral commenters at the meeting, for no more than five minutes each. 
While requests to make an oral presentation to the Commission will be 
honored on a first come, first served basis, other opportunities for 
oral comments will be provided at future meetings.
    Registration: Individuals and entities who wish to attend the 
public hearing and meeting on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 are encouraged 
to register for the event with the Designated Federal Officer using the 
electronic mail and facsimile contact information found in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. The communication should include 
the registrant's full name, title, affiliation or employer, email 
address, day time phone number. This information will assist the 
Commission in contacting individuals should it decide to do so at a 
later date. If applicable, include written comments and a request to 
speak during the oral comment session. (Oral comment requests must be 
accompanied by a summary of your presentation.) Registrations and 
written comments should be typed.

Additional Information

    The DoD sponsor for the Commission is the Deputy Chief Management 
Officer. The Commission is tasked to submit a report, containing a 
comprehensive study and recommendations, by February 1, 2016 to the 
President of the United States and the Congressional defense 
committees. The report will contain a detailed statement of the 
findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its 
recommendations for such legislation and administrative actions it may 
consider appropriate in light of the results of the study. The 
comprehensive study of the structure of the Army will determine 
whether, and how, the structure should be modified to best fulfill 
current and anticipated mission requirements for the Army in a manner 
consistent with available resources.

    Dated: May 19, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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facilities. Specific uses include: System for Security.’’ The DISS (CATS) Commission’’). The meetings will be
Facilitation for DoD Adjudicators and has been designated as the DoD non- partially closed to the public.
Security Managers to obtain accurate Intelligence Community IT system for DATES: Date of the Closed Meetings:
up-to-date eligibility and access case management and adjudications by Tuesday, June 9, 2015, from 7:30 a.m. to
information on all personnel (military, the 10 April 2009 USD(I) memo 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, June 10,
civilian and contractor personnel) ‘‘Designation of the DoD Case 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
adjudicated by the DoD. The DoD Management and Adjudication Date of the Open Meeting:
Adjudicators and Security Managers are Systems.’’ Currently, CATS processes Wednesday, June 10, 2015, from 8:00
also able to update eligibility and access over 500,000 cases annually; a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
levels of military, civilian and electronically producing favorable ADDRESSES: Address of Closed Meeting,
contractor personnel nominated for adjudicative decisions for June 9: FORSCOM Headquarters, 4710
access to sensitive DoD information. approximately 24% of Secret level Knox St. Fort Bragg North Carolina
Affected Public: Individuals and cases. Further, the 3 May 2012 Deputy 28310.
Federal Government. Secretary of Defense Memo ‘‘DoD Address of Closed Meeting June 10:
Annual Burden Hours: 666,666. Central Adjudication Facilities (CAF) North Carolina Joint Headquarters, 4105
Number of Respondents: 20,000. Consolidation’’ consolidated all DoD
Responses per Respondent: 100. Reedy Creek Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Central Adjudication Facilities (CAF) Address of Open Meeting, June 10:
Average Burden per Response: 20
into one consolidated DoD CAF Embassy Suites Meeting Room, Embassy
minutes.
Frequency: On occasion. responsible for personnel security Suites Hotel 4760 Lake Valley Dr.
To comply with the Intelligence adjudicative functions as well as Fayetteville NC 28303.
Report and Terrorism Prevention Act favorable Suitability and HSPD–12 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
(IRTPA) of 2004, the Defense adjudications. The DISS (CATS) is the Don Tison, Designated Federal Officer,
Information System for Security (DISS) DOD CAF’s designated IT case National Commission on the Future of
program was established to design and management system. the Army, 700 Army Pentagon, Room
implement an IT system to support Respondents are Facility Security 3E406, Washington, DC 20310–0700,
Security and Suitability processes Managers or DoD Adjudicators who Email: dfo.public@ncfa.ncr.gov, Desk
across the Department of Defense (DoD). update eligibility and access levels of (703) 692–9099. Facsimile (703) 697–
Through an incremental approach, DISS military, civilian and contractor 8242.
will, in the future, replace legacy personnel nominated for access to SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
security clearance systems by phasing in sensitive DoD information. DISS will be meeting will be held under the
new or enhanced systems as part of the the authoritative source for clearance provisions of the Federal Advisory
DISS Family of Systems (FoS). The information resulting in accesses Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5
records within these applications are determinations to sensitive/classified U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the
used for personnel security, suitability, information and facilities. Collection Government in the Sunshine Act of
fitness, access management, continuous and maintenance of personal data in 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
evaluation of the subject, and National DISS is required to facilitate the 41 CFR 102–3.150.
Security by providing a common, initiation, investigation and Purpose of Meetings:
comprehensive medium to record, adjudication of information relevant to During the closed meeting on
document, and store investigation and DoD security clearances and Tuesday, June 9, 2015, the Commission
adjudicative documentation and employment suitability determinations will hear classified testimony from
adjudicative actions within the for active duty military, civilian individual witnesses and engage in
Department, federal agencies, non-DOD, employees and contractors requiring discussion on the operational
and DOD contractors. These such credentials. environment, defense guidance, force
applications will provide an evaluation Dated: May 20, 2015. requirements, and operational
status, outcome, and updates of Aaron Siegel, readiness.
investigative and adjudicative actions Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison During the open meeting on
and decisions from trusted information Officer, Department of Defense. Wednesday, June 10, 2015, the Public
providers, requestors; provides the [FR Doc. 2015–12621 Filed 5–22–15; 8:45 am] will have the opportunity to provide
ability for visit requests; subjects to self- verbal comments and immediately
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report required information; and/or afterwards the Commission will discuss
provides the ability for the subjects to be topics raised during the public
continuously evaluated for the subject’s DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE comments session.
security clearance. It will also be used During the closed meeting on
to compile statistical data used for Office of the Secretary Wednesday, June 10, 2015, the
analyses and studies. Decentralized Commission will hear testimony from
access is authorized at the adjudication National Commission on the Future of individual witnesses on classified topics
facilities, personnel security interfaces, the Army; Notice of Federal Advisory including force requirements from the
services, DOD Component, approved Committee Meeting Defense Planning Guidance,
Non-DoD agencies, and Industry Contingency Plans, Defense Support to
security offices with a DD254 and AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), Civil Authorities, and Homeland
Deputy Chief Management Officer.
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Industry who is directly supporting Defense.
continuous evaluation. Notice of Federal Advisory
ACTION: Agendas:
The DISS has also been designated as Committee Meeting. June 9, 2015—Closed Hearing: DoD
the repository for adjudicative results military leaders will speak at the closed
for Suitability and HSPD–12 SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this hearing on June 9, 2015 and have been
determinations by the 13 July 2011 notice to announce two days of asked to address: Operational and
USD(I) memo ‘‘Storage of Adjudicative meetings of the National Commission on Mobilization issues including readiness
Results in the Defense Information the Future of the Army (‘‘the deficiencies and force structure

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requirements, Current and Projected following items are strictly prohibited: and a request to speak during the oral
readiness (training, equipping and any pointed object, e.g., knitting needles comment session. (Oral comment
manning) Requirements from the and letter openers (pens and pencils are requests must be accompanied by a
Defense Planning Guidance Army permitted); any bag larger than 18″ wide summary of your presentation.)
Readiness levels, Roles that assigned x 14″ high x 8.5″ deep; electric stun Registrations and written comments
forces contribute to the National guns, martial arts weapons or devices; should be typed.
Defense Strategy including Executive guns, replica guns, ammunition and
Agency Missions Issues concerning fireworks; knives of any size; mace and Additional Information
force generation and the mobilization of pepper spray; razors and box cutters. The DoD sponsor for the Commission
National Guard and Reserve units to Written Comments: is the Deputy Chief Management
meet Combatant Commander Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the Officer. The Commission is tasked to
requirements, Total Force Policy, multi FACA and 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and submit a report, containing a
component initiatives, operational 102–3.140, the public or interested comprehensive study and
challenges, readiness levels, and organizations may submit written recommendations, by February 1, 2016
deficiencies comments to the Commission in to the President of the United States and
Speakers include, but are not limited response to the stated agenda of the the Congressional defense committees.
to, the Commander of Army Forces open and/or closed meeting or the The report will contain a detailed
Command, Commander of the Army Commission’s mission. The Designated statement of the findings and
Reserve, Commander of 1st Army; and Federal Officer (DFO) will review all conclusions of the Commission, together
the Commander Army Special submitted written statements. Written with its recommendations for such
Operations. All presentations and comments should be submitted to Mr. legislation and administrative actions it
resulting discussion are classified. Donald Tison, DFO, via facsimile or may consider appropriate in light of the
June 10, 2015—Open Hearing: The electronic mail, the preferred modes of
results of the study. The comprehensive
Commission will hear verbal comments submission. Each page of the comment
study of the structure of the Army will
from Public, not to exceed five minutes must include the author’s name, title or
determine whether, and how, the
and immediately afterwards the affiliation, address, and daytime phone
structure should be modified to best
Commission will discuss topics raised number. All comments received before
fulfill current and anticipated mission
during the public comments session. Tuesday, June 2, 2015, will be provided
June 10, 2015—Closed Hearing: The requirements for the Army in a manner
to the Commission before the June 9,
Commission will hear testimony on consistent with available resources.
2015, meeting. Comments received after
classified topics including force Tuesday, June 2, 2015, will be provided Dated: May 19, 2015.
requirements from the Defense Planning to the Commission before its next Aaron Siegel,
Guidance, Contingency Plans, Defense meeting. All contact information may be Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Support to Civil Authorities, and found in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Officer, Department of Defense.
Homeland Defense Implementing and CONTACT section. [FR Doc. 2015–12564 Filed 5–22–15; 8:45 am]
Total Force Policy, including multi- Oral Comments: BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
component initiatives. Speakers include In addition to written statements, one
The Adjutant General of North Carolina and one half hours will be reserved for
Meeting Accessibility: individuals or interest groups to address DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
In accordance with applicable law, 5 the Commission on June 10, 2015.
U.S.C. 552b(c), and 41 CFR 102–3.155, Those interested in presenting oral Department of the Army, Corps of
the DoD has determined that the portion comments to the Commission must Engineers
of the meetings scheduled for Tuesday, summarize their oral statement in
June 9, 2015, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 writing and submit with their Proposals by Non-Federal Interests for
p.m. and Wednesday, June 10, 2015 registration. The Commission’s staff will Feasibility Studies and for
from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. will be assign time to oral commenters at the Modifications to an Authorized Water
closed to the public. Specifically, the meeting, for no more than five minutes Resources Development Project, or
Assistant Deputy Chief Management each. While requests to make an oral Feasibility Study for Inclusion in the
Officer, with the coordination of the presentation to the Commission will be Annual Report to Congress on Future
DoD FACA Attorney, has determined in honored on a first come, first served Water Resources Development
writing that this portion of the meeting basis, other opportunities for oral
will be closed to the public because it comments will be provided at future AGENCY: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,
will discuss matters covered by 5 U.S.C. meetings. DoD.
552b(c)(1). Pursuant to 41 CFR 102– Registration: Individuals and entities ACTION: Notice.
3.140 through 102–3.165 and the who wish to attend the public hearing
availability of space, the meeting and meeting on Wednesday, June 10, SUMMARY: Section 7001 of Water
scheduled for June 10, 2015 from 8:00 2015 are encouraged to register for the Resources Reform and Development Act
a.m. to 10:00 a.m.at the Embassy Suites event with the Designated Federal (WRRDA) 2014 requires that the
Hotel is open to the public. Seating is Officer using the electronic mail and Secretary of the Army annually submit
limited and pre-registration is strongly facsimile contact information found in to the Congress a report that identifies
encouraged. Media representatives are the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT feasibility reports, proposed feasibility
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also encouraged to register. Members of section. The communication should studies submitted by non-Federal
the media must comply with the rules include the registrant’s full name, title, interests, and proposed modifications to
of photography and video filming in the affiliation or employer, email address, an authorized water resources
Embassy Suites Hotel. The closest day time phone number. This development project or feasibility study
public parking facility is located on the information will assist the Commission that meet certain criteria. The report is
Embassy Suites property and along the in contacting individuals should it to be based, in part, upon an annual
streets. Visitors should keep their decide to do so at a later date. If request for proposals by non-Federal
belongings with them at all times. The applicable, include written comments interests.

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Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.
Dates		Date of the Closed Meetings: Tuesday, June 9, 2015, from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Wednesday, June 10, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Contact		Mr. Don Tison, Designated Federal Officer, National Commission on the Future of the Army, 700 Army Pentagon, Room 3E406, Washington, DC 20310-0700, Email: [email protected], Desk (703) 692-9099. Facsimile (703) 697-8242.
FR Citation		80 FR 30060

80 FR 30060 - National Commission on the Future of the Army; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSEOffice of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 100 (May 26, 2015)

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary