80 FR 58723 - 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 189 (September 30, 2015)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 189 (September 30, 2015)
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| FR Document | 2015-24755 |
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 189 (Wednesday, September 30, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 58723-58724] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2015-24755] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary National Commission on the Future of the Army; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting AGENCY: Deputy Chief Management Officer, Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce a meeting of the National Commission on the Future of the Army (``the Commission''). The meeting will be partially closed to the public. DATES: Date of the Open Meeting: Thursday, October 22, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Date of the Closed Meeting: Thursday, October 22, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ADDRESSES: Address of Open Meeting, October 22, 2015: Polk Conference Room, Room 12158, James Polk Building, 2521 S. Clark St., Arlington, VA 22202. Address of Closed Meeting, October 22, 2015: Rm 12110, 5th Floor, Zachary Taylor Building, 2530 Crystal Dr., 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: 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 open meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2015, the Commission will hear Sub-committee interim reports, a statement from the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and comments on Army Modernization. The Public will have the opportunity to provide verbal comments. During the closed meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2015, the Commission will conclude a discussion of Classified Analytical Review from the October 16, 2015 closed meeting, followed by classified Subcommittee Interim reports. Agendas October 22, 2015--Open Meeting: The Commission will hear comments from the representatives from the National Guard, a discussion on Army modernization from representatives of the Army G8, subcommittees will provide interim reports and comments from members of the public. October 22, 2015--Closed Meeting: The Commission will conclude a discussion started during the Classified Analytical Review in the October 16, 2015 closed meeting followed by subcommittee representatives presenting classified initial findings and suggested topics for deliberation. Speakers include, but are not limited to analysts from IDA, Center for Army Analysis, TRADOC Analysis Center, RAND Corporation. All presentations and resulting discussion are classified. 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 Thursday, October 22, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. will be closed to the public. [[Page 58724]] 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 October 22, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 12 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 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, October 21, 2015, will be provided to the Commission before the October 22, 2015, meeting. Comments received after Wednesday, October 21, 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, fifty minutes will be reserved for individuals or interest groups to address the Commission on October 22, 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 meeting on Thursday, October 22, 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: September 25, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015-24755 Filed 9-29-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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for the proper performance of the Needs and Uses: An assessment of Address of Closed Meeting, October
functions of the agency, including perceptions of graduates on the 22, 2015: Rm 12110, 5th Floor, Zachary
whether the information shall have effectiveness of the U.S. Military Taylor Building, 2530 Crystal Dr.,
practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the Academy programs and curricula is Arlington, VA 22202.
agency’s estimate of the burden of the needed for periodic accreditation by the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
proposed information collection; (c) Accreditation Board or Engineering and Don Tison, Designated Federal Officer,
ways to enhance the quality, utility, and Technology. The information collected National Commission on the Future of
clarity of the information to be will be used to evaluate programs/ the Army, 700 Army Pentagon, Room
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the curricula and make changes deemed 3E406, Washington, DC 20310–0700,
burden of the information collection on advisable. Email: dfo.public@ncfa.ncr.gov. Desk
respondents, including through the use Affected Public: Individuals or (703) 692–9099. Facsimile (703) 697–
of automated collection techniques or Households. 8242.
other forms of information technology. Annual Burden Hours: 216.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
DATES: Consideration will be given to all Number of Respondents: 519.
meeting will be held under the
comments received by November 30, Responses per Respondent: 1.
provisions of the Federal Advisory
2015. Annual Responses: 519.
Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5
Average Burden per Response: 25 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the
ADDRESSES: You may submit comments,
minutes. Government in the Sunshine Act of
identified by docket number and title,
Frequency: On occasion (every three 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
by any of the following methods:
years).
• Federal eRulemaking Portal: http:// 41 CFR 102–3.150.
The information will be collected via
www.regulations.gov. Follow the Purpose of Meetings
seven surveys, each with content
instructions for submitting comments.
appropriate to graduates of engineering During the open meeting on
• Mail: Department of Defense, Office
and engineering related courses of study Thursday, October 22, 2015, the
of the Deputy Chief Management
at the U.S. Military Academy. The Commission will hear Sub-committee
Officer, Directorate of Oversight and
surveys will go to graduates currently interim reports, a statement from the
Compliance, Regulatory and Audit
serving as officers in the U.S. Army and Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and
Matters Office, 9010 Defense Pentagon,
to graduates not currently serving. comments on Army Modernization. The
Washington, DC 20301–9010.
Respondents will be allowed to choose Public will have the opportunity to
Instructions: All submissions received between completing a mailed survey or
must include the agency name, docket provide verbal comments.
an Internet based survey. During the closed meeting on
number and title for this Federal
Register document. The general policy Dated: September 25, 2015. Thursday, October 22, 2015, the
for comments and other submissions Aaron Siegel, Commission will conclude a discussion
from members of the public is to make Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison of Classified Analytical Review from the
these submissions available for public Officer, Department of Defense. October 16, 2015 closed meeting,
viewing on the Internet at http:// [FR Doc. 2015–24777 Filed 9–29–15; 8:45 am] followed by classified Subcommittee
www.regulations.gov as they are BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
Interim reports.
received without change, including any Agendas
personal identifiers or contact
information. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE October 22, 2015—Open Meeting: The
Any associated form(s) for this Commission will hear comments from
collection may be located within this Office of the Secretary the representatives from the National
same electronic docket and downloaded Guard, a discussion on Army
National Commission on the Future of modernization from representatives of
for review/testing. Follow the
the Army; Notice of Federal Advisory the Army G8, subcommittees will
instructions at http://
Committee Meeting provide interim reports and comments
www.regulations.gov for submitting
comments. Please submit comments on from members of the public.
AGENCY: Deputy Chief Management
any given form identified by docket October 22, 2015—Closed Meeting:
Officer, Department of Defense (DoD).
number, form number, and title. The Commission will conclude a
ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory discussion started during the Classified
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To Committee Meeting. Analytical Review in the October 16,
request more information on this 2015 closed meeting followed by
proposed information collection or to SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this
subcommittee representatives
obtain a copy of the proposal and notice to announce a meeting of the
presenting classified initial findings and
associated collection instruments, National Commission on the Future of
suggested topics for deliberation.
please write to the Department of the the Army (‘‘the Commission’’). The
Speakers include, but are not limited to
Army, U.S. Military Academy, meeting will be partially closed to the
analysts from IDA, Center for Army
Institutional Research & Analysis, Office public.
Analysis, TRADOC Analysis Center,
of Policy, Planning & Analysis, ATTN: DATES: Date of the Open Meeting: RAND Corporation. All presentations
Dr. William Burke, West Point, New Thursday, October 22, 2015, from 9 a.m. and resulting discussion are classified.
York 10966–5000, or call Department of to 12 p.m. Date of the Closed Meeting:
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the Army Reports Clearance Officer at Thursday, October 22, 2015, from 1:30 Meeting Accessibility
(703) 428–6440. p.m. to 4:30 p.m. In accordance with applicable law, 5
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ADDRESSES: Address of Open Meeting, U.S.C. 552b(c) and 41 CFR 102–3.155,
Title; Associated Form; and OMB October 22, 2015: Polk Conference the DoD has determined that the portion
Number: West Point Engineering Room, Room 12158, James Polk of the meeting scheduled for Thursday,
Graduates Surveys; OMB Control Building, 2521 S. Clark St., Arlington, October 22, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30
Number 0702–0116. VA 22202. p.m. will be closed to the public.
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Specifically, the Assistant Deputy Chief Oral Comments Dated: September 25, 2015.
Management Officer, with the Aaron Siegel,
coordination of the DoD FACA In addition to written statements, fifty Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Attorney, has determined in writing that minutes will be reserved for individuals Officer, Department of Defense.
this portion of the meeting will be or interest groups to address the [FR Doc. 2015–24755 Filed 9–29–15; 8:45 am]
closed to the public because it will Commission on October 22, 2015. Those BILLING CODE 5001–06–P
discuss matters covered by 5 U.S.C. interested in presenting oral comments
552b(c)(1). to the Commission must summarize
Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.140 their oral statement in writing and DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
through 102–3.165 and the availability submit with their registration. The
of space, the meeting scheduled for Commission’s staff will assign time to Department of the Army; Corps of
October 22, 2015 from 9 a.m. to 12 oral commenters at the meeting; no Engineers
p.m.at the James Polk Building is open more than five minutes each for Availability of a Draft Feasibility Study
to the public. Seating is limited and pre- individuals. While requests to make an With Integrated Environmental Impact
registration is strongly encouraged. oral presentation to the Commission Statement (EIS), Ala Wai Canal Project,
Media representatives are also will be honored on a first come, first Oahu, HI
encouraged to register. Members of the served basis, other opportunities for oral
media must comply with the rules of comments will be provided at future AGENCY: Department of the Army, U.S.
photography and video filming in the meetings. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD.
James Polk Building. The closest public ACTION: Notice; extension of comment
parking facility is located in the Registration period.
basement and along the streets. Visitors
Individuals and entities who wish to SUMMARY: The comment period for the
will be required to present one form of
photograph identification. Visitors to attend the public meeting on Thursday, Draft Feasibility Study With Integrated
October 22, 2015 are encouraged to Environmental Impact Statement (EIS),
the James Polk Office Building will be
register for the event with the DFO Ala Wai Canal Project, Oahu, HI
screened by a magnetometer, and all
using the electronic mail and facsimile published in the Federal Register on
items that are permitted inside the
contact information found in the FOR Friday, August 21, 2015 (80 FR 50832),
building will be screened by an x-ray
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. required comments be submitted by
device. Visitors should keep their
The communication should include the October 7, 2015. The comment period
belongings with them at all times. The
registrant’s full name, title, affiliation or has been extended to November 9, 2015.
following items are strictly prohibited in
employer, email address, day time FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
the James Polk Office Building: Any
pointed object, e.g., knitting needles and phone number. This information will Derek Chow, U.S. Army Corps of
letter openers (pens and pencils are assist the Commission in contacting Engineers, Honolulu District, 808–835–
permitted); any bag larger than 18″ wide individuals should it decide to do so at 4026 or via email at Derek.J.Chow@
x 14″ high x 8.5″ deep; electric stun usace.army.mil.
a later date. If applicable, include
guns, martial arts weapons or devices; written comments and a request to Brenda S. Bowen,
guns, replica guns, ammunition and speak during the oral comment session. Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
fireworks; knives of any size; mace and (Oral comment requests must be [FR Doc. 2015–24771 Filed 9–29–15; 8:45 am]
pepper spray; razors and box cutters. accompanied by a summary of your BILLING CODE 3720–58–P
Written Comments presentation.) Registrations and written
comments should be typed.
Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
FACA and 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and Additional Information
102–3.140, the public or interested [Docket No.: ED–2015–ICCD–0114 ]
The DoD sponsor for the Commission
organizations may submit written
is the Deputy Chief Management Agency Information Collection
comments to the Commission in
Officer. The Commission is tasked to Activities; Comment Request; The
response to the stated agenda of the
submit a report, containing a Secretary of the Department of
open and/or closed meeting or the
comprehensive study and Education’s Recognition of
Commission’s mission. The Designated
recommendations, by February 1, 2016 Accrediting Agencies, and the
Federal Officer (DFO) will review all
to the President of the United States and Comparability of Medical and
submitted written statements. Written
the Congressional defense committees. Veterinary Medical Programs
comments should be submitted to Mr.
Donald Tison, DFO, via facsimile or The report will contain a detailed AGENCY: Office of Postsecondary
electronic mail, the preferred modes of statement of the findings and Education (OPE), Department of
submission. Each page of the comment conclusions of the Commission, together Education (ED).
must include the author’s name, title or with its recommendations for such ACTION: Notice.
affiliation, address, and daytime phone legislation and administrative actions it
number. All comments received before may consider appropriate in light of the SUMMARY: In accordance with the
Wednesday, October 21, 2015, will be results of the study. The comprehensive Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44
U.S.C. chapter 3501 et seq.), ED is
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provided to the Commission before the study of the structure of the Army will
October 22, 2015, meeting. Comments determine whether, and how, the proposing a revision of an existing
received after Wednesday, October 21, information collection.
structure should be modified to best
2015, will be provided to the DATES: Interested persons are invited to
fulfill current and anticipated mission
Commission before its next meeting. All requirements for the Army in a manner submit comments on or before
contact information may be found in the November 30, 2015.
consistent with available resources.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT ADDRESSES: To access and review all the
section. documents related to the information
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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 Open Meeting: Thursday, October 22, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Date of the Closed Meeting: Thursday, October 22, 2015, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 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 58723 |
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