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)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 110 (June 9, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-14029 |
[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] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 [[Page 32544]] 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] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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Comments submitted in response to This meeting will be held under the June 18, 2015—Open Hearing: The
this notice will be summarized or provisions of the Federal Advisory Commission will hear verbal comments
included in the request for OMB Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 from Military Associations, not to
approval of this information collection; U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the exceed thirty minutes, and Public, not
they will also become a matter of public Government in the Sunshine Act of to exceed five minutes and immediately
record. 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and afterwards the Commission will discuss
Dated: June 1, 2015. 41 CFR 102–3.150. topics raised during the Organizational
and public comments session.
Marcie Lovett, Purpose of Meetings
Records Management Division Director, Meeting Accessibility
USPTO, Office of the Chief Information
During the closed meeting on
Wednesday, June 17, 2015, the In accordance with applicable law, 5
Officer.
Commission will hear classified U.S.C. 552b(c), and 41 CFR 102–3.155,
[FR Doc. 2015–14094 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am] the DoD has determined that the portion
testimony from individual witnesses
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and engage in discussion on Meeting of the meeting scheduled for
War Plans and Defense Scenario Wednesday, June 17, 2015, from 1:00
Demands for Strategic Transport and p.m. to 6:45 p.m. will be closed to the
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Mobility, Threats to the Homeland, and public. Specifically, the Assistant
Homeland Threat Responses. Deputy Chief Management Officer, with
Office of the Secretary the coordination of the DoD FACA
During the open meeting on
Attorney, has determined in writing that
National Commission on the Future of Thursday, June 18, 2015, the
this portion of the meeting will be
the Army; Notice of Federal Advisory Commission will hear comments from
closed to the public because it will
Committee Meeting several organizations, the Public will
discuss matters covered by 5 U.S.C.
have the opportunity to provide verbal
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), 552b(c)(1).
comments, and immediately afterwards Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140
Deputy Chief Management Officer. the Commission will discuss topics
ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory through 102–3.165 and the availability
raised during the organizational and of space, the meeting scheduled for June
Committee Meeting. public comment session. 18, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.at
SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this Agendas the James Polk Building is open to the
notice to announce two days of public. Seating is limited and pre-
meetings of the National Commission on June 17, 2015—Closed Hearing: The registration is strongly encouraged.
the Future of the Army (‘‘the Commission will hear comments from Media representatives are also
Commission’’). The meetings will be various Government organizations at the encouraged to register. Members of the
partially closed to the public. closed hearing on June 17, 2015, and the media must comply with the rules of
organizations have been asked to photography and video filming in the
DATES: Date of the Closed Meetings:
address: Meeting force requirements James Polk Building. The closest public
Wednesday, June 17, 2015, from 1:00
from the Defense Planning Guidance; parking facility is located in the
p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Date of the Open
guidance for employment of the Force; basement and along the streets. Visitors
Meeting: Thursday, June 18, 2015, from
global force integration matrix; will be required to present one form of
8:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
combatant command integrated photograph identification. Visitors to
ADDRESSES: Address of Closed Meeting, priorities lists; operational plans and
June 17: Rm 5133, Zachary Taylor the James Polk Office Building will be
contingency plans; studies, analysis, screened by a magnetometer, and all
Building, 2530 Crystal Dr., Arlington, assessments, and evaluations of plans,
VA 22202. items that are permitted inside the
programs, and strategies for strategic building will be screened by an x-ray
Address of Open Meeting, June 18: mobility of Army forces from all three
Polk Conference Room, Room 12158, device. Visitors should keep their
components; current threats to the belongings with them at all times. The
James Polk Building 2521 S. Clark St., homeland; regular and reserve
Arlington, VA 22202. following items are strictly prohibited in
components of the Army support the James Polk Office Building: Any
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. current and anticipated homeland pointed object, e.g., knitting needles and
Don Tison, Designated Federal Officer, defense and disaster assistance missions letter openers (pens and pencils are
National Commission on the Future of in the United States; and Current and permitted.); any bag larger than 18″
the Army, 700 Army Pentagon, Room projected readiness (training levels, wide x 14″ high x 8.5″ deep; electric
3E406, Washington, DC 20310–0700, equipment status, and manning levels). stun guns, martial arts weapons or
Email: dfo.public@ncfa.ncr.gov Desk Speakers include, but are not limited devices; guns, replica guns, ammunition
(703) 692–9099. Facsimile (703) 697– to, representatives from these and fireworks; knives of any size; mace
8242. Government organizations: United and pepper spray; razors and box
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to States Transportation Command, Office cutters.
circumstances beyond the control of the of the Secretary of Defense’s Cost
Designated Federal Officer and the Assessment and Program Evaluation Written Comments
Department of Defense, the National Office (CAPE), the Federal Bureau of Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the
Commission on the Future of the Army Investigation’s National FACA and 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and
was unable to provide public Counterterrorism Center, US Northern 102–3.140, the public or interested
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notification of its meeting of June 17–18, Command, Fifth U.S. Army, the Deputy organizations may submit written
2015, as required by 41 CFR 102– Assistant Secretary of Homeland comments to the Commission in
3.150(a). Accordingly, the Advisory Defense Integration and Defense response to the stated agenda of the
Committee Management Officer for the Support to Civil Authorities, and the open and/or closed meeting or the
Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 Director, Army National Guard. All Commission’s mission. The Designated
CFR 102–3.150(b), waives the 15- presentations and resulting discussion Federal Officer (DFO) will review all
calendar day notification requirement. are classified. submitted written statements. Written
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comments should be submitted to Mr. statement of the findings and on DoD’s ability to execute U.S. defense
Donald Tison, DFO, via facsimile or conclusions of the Commission, together strategy; (c) U.S. regional defense
electronic mail, the preferred modes of with its recommendations for such policies; and (d) other research and
submission. Each page of the comment legislation and administrative actions it analysis of topics raised by the Secretary
must include the author’s name, title or may consider appropriate in light of the of Defense, the Deputy Secretary or the
affiliation, address, and daytime phone results of the study. The comprehensive Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.
number. All comments received before study of the structure of the Army will
Wednesday, June 10, 2015, will be determine whether, and how, the Meeting Agenda
provided to the Commission before the structure should be modified to best
June 18, 2015, meeting. Comments Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on June 30
fulfill current and anticipated mission
received after Wednesday, June 10, through the end of the meeting on July
requirements for the Army in a manner
2015, will be provided to the consistent with available resources. 1, the DPB will have secret through top
Commission before its next meeting. All secret (SCI) level discussions on
Dated: June 4, 2015. national security issues regarding Russia
contact information may be found in the
Aaron Siegel, regional implications.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section. Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense. Meeting Accessibility
Oral Comments [FR Doc. 2015–14029 Filed 6–8–15; 8:45 am]
Pursuant to the Sunshine Act and the
In addition to written statements, BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
FACA Final Rule, the Department of
twenty minutes will be reserved for Defense has determined that this
individuals or interest groups to address
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE meeting shall be closed to the public.
the Commission on June 18, 2015.
Those interested in presenting oral The Under Secretary of Defense (Policy),
comments to the Commission must Office of the Secretary in consultation with the Department of
summarize their oral statement in Defense FACA Attorney, has
Defense Policy Board; Notice of determined in writing that this meeting
writing and submit with their Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
registration. The Commission’s staff will be closed to the public because the
assign time to oral commenters at the AGENCY: Department of Defense, Office discussions fall under the purview of
meeting; no more than five minutes of the Under Secretary of Defense Section 552b(c)(1) of the Sunshine Act
each for individuals. While requests to (Policy). and are so inextricably intertwined with
make an oral presentation to the ACTION: Federal advisory committee
unclassified material that they cannot
Commission will be honored on a first meeting notice. reasonably be segregated into separate
come, first served basis, other discussions without disclosing secret or
opportunities for oral comments will be SUMMARY: The Department of Defense higher classified material.
provided at future meetings. (DoD) is publishing this notice to
Committee’s Designated Federal Officer
announce the following Federal
Registration or Point of Contact
advisory committee meeting of the
Individuals and entities who wish to Defense Policy Board (DPB). This Ann Hansen, osd.pentagon.ousd-
attend the public hearing and meeting meeting will be closed to the public. policy.mbx.defense-board@mail.mil.
on Thursday, June 18, 2015 are DATES: Quarterly Meeting: Tuesday June
encouraged to register for the event with 30, 2015, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Written Statements
the DFO using the electronic mail and and Wednesday, July 1, 2015, from 8:00
facsimile contact information found in Pursuant to 41 CFR § § 102–3.105(j)
a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT and 102–3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of
ADDRESSES: The Pentagon, 2000 Defense the FACA, the public or interested
section. The communication should
Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301–2000. organizations may submit written
include the registrant’s full name, title,
affiliation or employer, email address, FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. statements to the membership of the
day time phone number. This Ann Hansen, 2000 Defense Pentagon, DPB at any time regarding its mission or
information will assist the Commission Washington, DC 20301–2000. Phone: in response to the stated agenda of a
in contacting individuals should it (703) 571–9232. planned meeting. Written statements
decide to do so at a later date. If SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This should be submitted to the DPB’s
applicable, include written comments meeting is being held under the Designated Federal Officer (DFO); the
and a request to speak during the oral provisions of the Federal Advisory DFO’s contact information is listed in
comment session. (Oral comment Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 this notice or it can be obtained from the
requests must be accompanied by a U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the GSA’s FACA Database—http://
summary of your presentation.) Government in the Sunshine Act of www.facadatabase.gov/.
Registrations and written comments 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) (‘‘the
Sunshine Act’’), and the Federal Written statements that do not pertain
should be typed.
Advisory Committee Management Act; to a scheduled meeting of the DPB may
Additional Information Final Rule 41 CFR parts 101–6 and 102– be submitted at any time. However, if
The DoD sponsor for the Commission 3 (‘‘the FACA Final Rule’’). individual comments pertain to a
is the Deputy Chief Management specific topic being discussed at a
Purpose of Meeting planned meeting, then these statements
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Officer. The Commission is tasked to
submit a report, containing a To obtain, review and evaluate must be submitted no later than five
comprehensive study and classified information related to the business days prior to the meeting in
recommendations, by February 1, 2016 DPB’s mission to advise on: (a) Issues question. The DFO will review all
to the President of the United States and central to strategic DoD planning; (b) submitted written statements and
the Congressional defense committees. policy implications of U.S. force provide copies to all committee
The report will contain a detailed structure and force modernization and members.
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. | |
| 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. | |
| 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. | |
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