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)

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.

[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]


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

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.

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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.

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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]
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