81 FR 2862 - World War One Centennial Commission; Notification of Upcoming Public Advisory Meeting

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 11 (January 19, 2016)

Notice of this meeting is being provided according to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 10(a)(2). This notice provides the schedule and agenda for the January 25, 2016 meeting of the World War One Centennial Commission (the Commission). The meeting is open to the public.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 11 (Tuesday, January 19, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2862-2863]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-00911]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

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World War One Centennial Commission; Notification of Upcoming 
Public Advisory Meeting

AGENCY: World War One Centennial Commission, GSA.

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ACTION: Meeting notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice of this meeting is being provided according to the 
requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 
10(a)(2). This notice provides the schedule and agenda for the January 
25, 2016 meeting of the World War One Centennial Commission (the 
Commission). The meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, January 25, 2016 starting at 
10 a.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST), and ending no later than 12:30 
p.m., (EST).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the office of the Jones Day Law 
firm at 51 Louisiana Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20001-2105. This location 
is handicapped accessible. The meeting will be open to the public and 
will also be available telephonically. Persons attending in person are 
requested to refrain from using perfume, cologne, and other fragrances 
(see http://www.accessboard.gov/about/policies/fragrance.htm for more 
information).
    Persons wishing to listen to the proceedings may dial 712-432-1001 
and enter access code 474845614. Note this is not a toll-free number. 
Written Comments may be submitted to the Commission and will be made 
part of the permanent record of the Commission. Comments must be 
received by 5:00 p.m., (EST), January 21, 2016, and may be provided by 
email to: [email protected]. Contact Daniel S. 
Dayton at [email protected] to register to comment 
in person during the meeting's 30 minute public comment period.
    Registered speakers/organizations will be allowed 5 minutes and 
will need to provide written copies of their presentations. Requests to 
comment at the meeting must be received by 5 p.m. Eastern time, January 
21, 2016. Written presentations may be provided to Mr. Dayton at 
[email protected] until Thursday, January 21, 2016. 
Please contact Mr. Dayton at the email address above to obtain meeting 
materials.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel S. Dayton, Designated Federal 
Officer, World War 1 Centennial Commission, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue 
NW., 123, Washington, DC 20004-2608, at 202-380-0725 (note: this is not 
a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background

    The World War One Centennial Commission was established by Public 
Law 112-272 (as amended (Pub. L. 113-291, div. B, S3091, Dec. 19, 
2014)), as a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the 
centennial of World War I, to provide for the designation of memorials 
to the service of members of the United States Armed Forces in World 
War I, and for other purposes.
    Under this authority, the Committee will plan, develop, and execute 
programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of 
World War I, encourage private organizations and State and local 
governments to organize and participate in activities commemorating the 
centennial of World War I, facilitate and coordinate activities 
throughout the United States relating to the centennial of World War I, 
serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of 
information about events and plans for the centennial of World War I, 
and develop recommendations for Congress and the President for 
commemorating the centennial of World War I. The Commission does not 
have an appropriation and operated solely on donated funds.

Agenda: Monday, January 25, 2016

Old Business

     Approval of minutes of previous meetings
     Public Comment Period

New Business

     Commission Operating Status
     Requests for Support
     WWI Memorial at Pershing Park--Discussion and Vote
     International Report
     Chairman's Report
     Next Meeting
    Other business as may properly come before the Commission Adjourns.

    Dated: January 13, 2016.
Daniel S. Dayton,
Designated Federal Official, World War I Centennial Commission.
[FR Doc. 2016-00911 Filed 1-15-16; 8:45 am]
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