80 FR 32543 - 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 110 (June 9, 2015)

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.

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 110 (Tuesday, June 9, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32543-32544]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14029]


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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: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, from 1:00 
p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Date of the Open Meeting: Thursday, June 18, 2015, 
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Address of Closed Meeting, June 17: Rm 5133, Zachary Taylor 
Building, 2530 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202.
    Address of Open Meeting, June 18: Polk Conference Room, Room 12158, 
James Polk Building 2521 S. Clark St., Arlington, VA 22202.

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: Due to circumstances beyond the control of 
the Designated Federal Officer and the Department of Defense, the 
National Commission on the Future of the Army was unable to provide 
public notification of its meeting of June 17-18, 2015, as required by 
41 CFR 102-3.150(a). Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management 
Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150(b), 
waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement. 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 Wednesday, June 17, 2015, the 
Commission will hear classified testimony from individual witnesses and 
engage in discussion on Meeting War Plans and Defense Scenario Demands 
for Strategic Transport and Mobility, Threats to the Homeland, and 
Homeland Threat Responses.
    During the open meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2015, the Commission 
will hear comments from several organizations, the Public will have the 
opportunity to provide verbal comments, and immediately afterwards the 
Commission will discuss topics raised during the organizational and 
public comment session.

Agendas

    June 17, 2015--Closed Hearing: The Commission will hear comments 
from various Government organizations at the closed hearing on June 17, 
2015, and the organizations have been asked to address: Meeting force 
requirements from the Defense Planning Guidance; guidance for 
employment of the Force; global force integration matrix; combatant 
command integrated priorities lists; operational plans and contingency 
plans; studies, analysis, assessments, and evaluations of plans, 
programs, and strategies for strategic mobility of Army forces from all 
three components; current threats to the homeland; regular and reserve 
components of the Army support current and anticipated homeland defense 
and disaster assistance missions in the United States; and Current and 
projected readiness (training levels, equipment status, and manning 
levels).
    Speakers include, but are not limited to, representatives from 
these Government organizations: United States Transportation Command, 
Office of the Secretary of Defense's Cost Assessment and Program 
Evaluation Office (CAPE), the Federal Bureau of Investigation's 
National Counterterrorism Center, US Northern Command, Fifth U.S. Army, 
the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Homeland Defense Integration and 
Defense Support to Civil Authorities, and the Director, Army National 
Guard. All presentations and resulting discussion are classified.
    June 18, 2015--Open Hearing: The Commission will hear verbal 
comments from Military Associations, not to exceed thirty minutes, and 
Public, not to exceed five minutes and immediately afterwards the 
Commission will discuss topics raised during the Organizational and 
public comments session.

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 meeting 
scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:45 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 18, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 
12:50 p.m.at the James Polk Building 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 
James Polk Building. The closest public parking facility is located in 
the basement and along the streets. Visitors will be required to 
present one form of photograph identification. Visitors to the James 
Polk Office Building will be screened by a magnetometer, and all items 
that are permitted inside the building will be screened by an x-ray 
device. Visitors should keep their belongings with them at all times. 
The following items are strictly prohibited in the James Polk Office 
Building: 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

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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 Wednesday, June 
10, 2015, will be provided to the Commission before the June 18, 2015, 
meeting. Comments received after Wednesday, June 10, 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, twenty minutes will be reserved 
for individuals or interest groups to address the Commission on June 
18, 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; no more than five minutes each for 
individuals. 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 Thursday, June 18, 2015 are encouraged to register for the 
event with the DFO 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: June 4, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-14029 Filed 6-8-15; 8:45 am]
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