80 FR 69648 - 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 217 (November 10, 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 217 (Tuesday, November 10, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69648-69649]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2015-28543]


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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 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, November 18, 2015, from 
1 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday, November 19, 2015, from 8 a.m. to 12 
p.m.
    Date of the Open Meeting: Thursday, November 19, 2015, from 3 p.m. 
to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Address of Closed Meetings, November 18 and 19, 2015: Rm 
12110, 5th Floor, Zachary Taylor Building, 2530 Crystal Dr., Arlington, 
VA 22202.
    Address of Open Meeting, November 19, 2015: 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 November 18-19, 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, 
November 18, 2015, the Commission will receive results from the 
Comprehensive Analytical Review and begin the discussion on the 
rationale for proposals using the Comprehensive Analytical Review 
results.
    During the closed meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2015, the 
Commission will continue the discussion on the rationale for proposals 
using the Comprehensive Analytical Review's results from the November 
18 closed meeting and establish the framework for subcommittee 
proposals. During the open meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2015, the 
Commission will hear subcommittee interim reports and the public will 
have an opportunity to provide remarks.
    Agendas: November 18, 2015--Closed Meeting: The Commission will 
hold a closed meeting to receive results of the Comprehensive 
Analytical Review followed by a discussion on the rationale for 
proposals using the results of the Comprehensive Analytical Review. 
Speakers include analysts from Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA), 
Center for Army Analysis, RAND Corporation and the Commission Staff. 
All presentations and resulting discussion are classified.
    November 19, 2015--Closed Meeting: The Commission will continue the 
discussion on the rationale for subcommittee proposals using the 
Comprehensive Analytical Review results, additionally the Commission 
and subcommittee staff leads will establish the framework work for 
presenting subcommittee proposals to the Commission. All presentations 
and resulting discussion are classified.
    November 19, 2015--Open Meeting: The Commission will receive 
interim reports from representatives from the various subcommittees and 
time will be allotted for public comments.
    Meeting Accessibility: In accordance with applicable law, 5 U.S.C. 
552b(c) and 41 CFR 102-3.155, the DoD has determined that portion of 
the meetings scheduled for November 18, 2015, and the morning of 
November 19, 2015, 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 these portions of the 
meetings will be closed to the public because it will discuss matters 
covered by 5 U.S.C. 52b(c)(1).
    Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and the availability 
of space, the meeting scheduled for November 19, 2015 from 3 p.m. to 5 
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, November 18, 2015, will be provided to the 
Commission before the November 19, 2015 meeting. Comments received 
after Wednesday, November 18, 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, ten minutes will 
be reserved for individuals or interest groups to address the 
Commission on November 19, 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

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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, November 19, 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: November 5, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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