81 FR 4022 - Defense Health Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 15 (January 25, 2016)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 15 (January 25, 2016)
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| FR Document | 2016-01330 |
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 15 (Monday, January 25, 2016)] [Notices] [Pages 4022-4023] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2016-01330] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Health Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Health Board will take place. DATES: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 8:45 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Open Session) 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (Administrative Working Meeting) 12:45 p.m.-4:15 p.m. (Open Session) ADDRESSES: Inn by the Sea Hotel, Wind and Sea Room, 7830 Fay Avenue, La Jolla, California 92037 (Pre-meeting registration required; see guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ``Public's Accessibility to the Meeting''). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Executive Director of the Defense Health Board is Ms. Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, (703) 681-6653, Fax: (703) 681- 9539, christine.e.bader.civ@mail.mil. For meeting information, please contact Ms. Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, kendal.l.brown2.ctr@mail.mil, (703) 681-6670, Fax: (703) 681-9539. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 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, and in accordance with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Additional information, including the agenda and electronic registration, is available at the DHB Web site, http://www.health.mil/About-MHS/Other-MHS-Organizations/Defense-VHealth-Board/Meetings. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to provide progress updates on specific taskings before the DHB. In addition, the DHB will receive information briefings on current issues or lessons learned related to military medicine, health policy, health research, disease/injury prevention, health promotion, and healthcare delivery. Agenda: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and subject to availability of space, the DHB meeting is open to the public from 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. on February 10, 2016. The DHB anticipates receiving a progress update from the Healthcare Delivery Subcommittee on the pediatric clinical preventive services review and an update from the Public Health Subcommittee on their review of improving Defense Health Program medical research processes. In addition, information briefings will be presented on, Naval Health Research Center and [[Page 4023]] Naval Medical Center San Diego research activities, challenges, and opportunities, Center for Wireless and Population Health Systems, Naval Center for Combat and Operational Stress Control, and Perspectives of a Deployed Combat Hospital Commander. Public's Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and subject to availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. All members of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must contact Ms. Kendal Brown at the number listed in the section FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no later than 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, 2016 to register. Additional details will be provided to all registrants. Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Ms. Kendal Brown at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Written Statements: Any member of the public wishing to provide comments to the DHB may do so in accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the procedures described in this notice. Individuals desiring to provide comments to the DHB may do so by submitting a written statement to the DHB Designated Federal Officer (DFO) (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Written statements should not be longer than two type-written pages and address the following details: the issue, discussion, and a recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be included, as needed, to establish the appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary background information. If the written statement is not received at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting, the DFO may choose to postpone consideration of the statement until the next open meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the DHB President and ensure they are provided to members of the DHB before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the President and the DFO may choose to invite the submitter to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The DFO, in consultation with the DHB President, may allot time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Defense Health Board. Dated: January 20, 2016. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2016-01330 Filed 1-22-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: mooring. In the unlikely case of the Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Melanie Brown, Sustainable Fisheries, array separating from the mooring, the 8:45 a.m.–11:30 a.m. (Open Session)
NMFS PIR, 808–725–5171. applicant would notify the U.S. Coast 11:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m. (Administrative
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NMFS Guard and immediately recover any lost Working Meeting)
proposes to issue a Special Coral Reef gear. In addition to requiring the 12:45 p.m.–4:15 p.m. (Open Session)
Ecosystem Fishing Permit to Kampachi applicant to monitor the array, NMFS
Farms, LLC (applicant), consistent with would require the applicant to avoid ADDRESSES: Inn by the Sea Hotel, Wind
Federal regulations for Hawaii coral reef interactions with protected species (i.e., and Sea Room, 7830 Fay Avenue, La
ecosystem fisheries management at Title marine mammals, seabirds, sea turtles, Jolla, California 92037 (Pre-meeting
50, Code of Federal Regulations, Part and reef corals), prevent fish escapes, registration required; see guidance in
dispose of dead fish on land, maintain SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ‘‘Public’s
665.224, and the Fishery Ecosystem
Plan for the Hawaiian Archipelago harvest and transshipment reports, and, Accessibility to the Meeting’’).
(FEP). NMFS would authorize the if needed, accommodate a scientific FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
applicant to stock, culture, and harvest observer. Executive Director of the Defense Health
kampachi, a native coral reef ecosystem NMFS expects that the array would Board is Ms. Christine Bader, 7700
management unit fish (Seriola rivoliana, aggregate pelagic fish, and fishermen Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls
Almaco jack, marketed as Kona would be able to continue fishing near Church, Virginia 22042, (703) 681–6653,
Kampachi®). NMFS would authorize the the array. The small size of the array Fax: (703) 681–9539,
activity for 2 years. would not adversely affect fish catches christine.e.bader.civ@mail.mil. For
The applicant would use a floating, in the ocean west of the Island of meeting information, please contact Ms.
submerged, cylindrical net pen with an Hawaii. Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington
area of 1,083 m 3 (38,246 ft 3) net pen, The applicant must also obtain a Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church,
suspended from a 30-m (98-ft) diameter permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Virginia 22042, kendal.l.brown2.ctr@
float ring. The applicant would tether Engineers (USACE) to use the mooring, mail.mil, (703) 681–6670, Fax: (703)
the net pen, made of brass and synthetic and NMFS prepared the draft EA in 681–9539.
meshes, to a 60-ft (18-m) feed vessel. collaboration with the USACE. When SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
The net pen, float ring, and feed vessel finalized, NMFS will use the EA to meeting is being held under the
are collectively called the Velella Delta determine whether or not the activity provisions of the Federal Advisory
Array. The applicant would secure the would be a major Federal action with Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C.,
array to a single-point mooring in the potential for significant Appendix, as amended), the
Federal waters approximately 6,000 ft environmental impacts. If NMFS Government in the Sunshine Act of
(1,830 m) deep, 5.5 nm (10.2 km) west determines that the proposed activity 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
of Keauhou Bay, Hawaii. The exact would have significant impacts, we 41 CFR 102–3.150, and in accordance
position of the Velella Delta Array would need to prepare an with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal
would depend on wind and currents environmental impact statement. The Advisory Committee Act.
and would approach no closer than 3 EA will also inform our decision Additional information, including the
nm (5.6 km) from shore. whether or not to issue the permit. agenda and electronic registration, is
The proposed activity requires a Additionally, the EA will inform the available at the DHB Web site, http://
special permit because the FEP and USACE preparation of their own www.health.mil/About-MHS/Other-
Federal regulations do not identify the environmental evaluations in MHS-Organizations/Defense-VHealth-
Velella Delta Array as an approved gear accordance with USACE procedures for Board/Meetings.
type to fish for coral reef ecosystem the mooring permit. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose
management unit species. If NMFS Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. of the meeting is to provide progress
authorizes the activity, the applicant Dated: January 20, 2016. updates on specific taskings before the
would use the Velella Delta Array to DHB. In addition, the DHB will receive
Emily H. Menashes,
grow and harvest 30,000 kampachi from information briefings on current issues
Acting Director, Office of Sustainable
fingerlings in two 15,000-fish cohorts. or lessons learned related to military
Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service.
The applicant would stock the net pen medicine, health policy, health
[FR Doc. 2016–01343 Filed 1–22–16; 8:45 am]
with first-generation offspring from wild research, disease/injury prevention,
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fish. health promotion, and healthcare
NMFS anticipates that the low density delivery.
of cultured fish, the procedures Agenda: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as
proposed to minimize feed waste, and DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE amended, and 41 CFR 102–3.140
the flushing by ocean currents, would through 102–3.165 and subject to
minimally affect water quality. The net Office of the Secretary availability of space, the DHB meeting is
materials resist both biofouling and Defense Health Board; Notice of open to the public from 8:45 a.m. to
leaching. The net pen design includes a Federal Advisory Committee Meeting 11:30 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
single mesh entry panel on the top that on February 10, 2016. The DHB
Kampachi Farms staff would use only AGENCY:Department of Defense (DoD). anticipates receiving a progress update
after raising the pen to the surface. The from the Healthcare Delivery
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Notice of Federal Advisory
ACTION:
project design and operating procedures Committee meeting. Subcommittee on the pediatric clinical
would prevent fish escapes. preventive services review and an
The applicant would equip the array’s SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is update from the Public Health
float ring and feed vessel with GPS publishing this notice to announce that Subcommittee on their review of
navigation units to provide constant the following Federal Advisory improving Defense Health Program
location information on the array, Committee meeting of the Defense medical research processes. In addition,
simplifying retrieval operations if the Health Board will take place. information briefings will be presented
array were to break free from the DATES: on, Naval Health Research Center and
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Naval Medical Center San Diego Dated: January 20, 2016. http://energy.gov/nepa/office-nepa-
research activities, challenges, and Aaron Siegel, policy-and-compliance
opportunities, Center for Wireless and Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison http://www.srs.gov/sro/germanheup
Population Health Systems, Naval Officer, Department of Defense. roj.html
Center for Combat and Operational [FR Doc. 2016–01330 Filed 1–22–16; 8:45 am] http://www.srs.gov/general/pubs/
Stress Control, and Perspectives of a BILLING CODE 5001–06–P envbul/nepa1.htm
Deployed Combat Hospital Commander. To request a print copy of the Draft
Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting: Spent Nuclear Fuel from Germany EA
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, please submit your request to Tracy
and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102– DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Williams, NEPA Compliance Officer,
3.165 and subject to availability of U.S. Department of Energy, P.O. Box B,
space, this meeting is open to the Environmental Assessment for the
Acceptance and Disposition of Spent Aiken, South Carolina 29802; or by
public. Seating is limited and is on a telephone at (803) 952–8278.
first-come basis. All members of the Nuclear Fuel Containing U.S.-Origin
Highly Enriched Uranium From the DOE invites Federal agencies, state
public who wish to attend the public and local governments, Native
meeting must contact Ms. Kendal Brown Federal Republic of Germany
American tribes, industry, other
at the number listed in the section FOR AGENCY: Department of Energy. organizations, and members of the
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no later general public to submit comments on
ACTION:Notice of availability; public
than 12:00 p.m. on Monday, February 1, meeting. DOE’s Draft Spent Nuclear Fuel from
2016 to register. Additional details will Germany EA. Please direct written
be provided to all registrants. SUMMARY: The U.S. Department of comments on the Draft Spent Nuclear
Special Accommodations: Individuals Energy (DOE) announces the availability Fuel from Germany EA to Tracy
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access the public meeting should (EA) (DOE/EA–1977) evaluating the U.S. Department of Energy, P.O. Box B,
contact Ms. Kendal Brown at least five potential environmental impacts from a Aiken, South Carolina 29802.
(5) business days prior to the meeting so proposed action to receive, store, Comments on the Draft Spent Nuclear
that appropriate arrangements can be process and disposition spent nuclear Fuel from Germany EA may also be
made. fuel (SNF) from the Federal Republic of submitted by email to
Written Statements: Any member of Germany at DOE’s Savannah River Site GermanSpentNuclearFuelEA@
the public wishing to provide comments (SRS) (Draft German Spent Nuclear Fuel
to the DHB may do so in accordance leidos.com. DOE will give equal weight
EA).1 This SNF is composed of kernels to written comments and oral comments
with 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140 containing thorium and U.S.-origin
and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal received at the public meeting. Requests
highly enriched uranium (HEU) to be placed on the German Spent
Advisory Committee Act, and the embedded in small graphite spheres that
procedures described in this notice. Nuclear Fuel EA mailing list should be
were irradiated in research reactors used directed to Tracy Williams at the postal
Individuals desiring to provide
for experimental and/or demonstration or email addresses above.
comments to the DHB may do so by
purposes. DOE invites public comments FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: To
submitting a written statement to the
on the Draft Spent Nuclear Fuel from request further information on SRS
DHB Designated Federal Officer (DFO)
Germany EA and is announcing a public spent nuclear fuel disposition activities
(see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).
meeting. or background information on the
Written statements should not be longer
than two type-written pages and address DATES: The 45-day public comment proposed project, please contact Tracy
the following details: the issue, period extends from the date of Williams at the address as listed above.
discussion, and a recommended course publication of this notice in the Federal For general information concerning
of action. Supporting documentation Register through March 11, 2016. DOE DOE’s NEPA process, contact: Ms. Carol
may also be included, as needed, to will consider all comments received via Borgstrom, Director, Office of NEPA
establish the appropriate historical email by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Policy and Compliance (GG–54), U.S.
context and to provide any necessary Time or postmarked by that date. Department of Energy, 1000
background information. Comments submitted after that date and Independence Avenue SW.,
If the written statement is not time will be considered to the extent Washington, DC 20585: (202) 586–4600,
received at least five (5) business days practicable. or leave a message toll-free, at (800)
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choose to postpone consideration of the receive comments on the Draft Spent an email to AskNEPA@hq.doe.gov.
statement until the next open meeting. Nuclear Fuel from Germany EA. The This Draft Spent Nuclear Fuel from
The DFO will review all timely meeting will be held on: Germany EA is available on the DOE
submissions with the DHB President • February 4, 2016, (7:00 p.m. to 9:00 NEPA Web site at http://
and ensure they are provided to p.m.) at the North Augusta Community nepa.energy.gov, and also at the SRS
members of the DHB before the meeting Center, 495 Brookside Drive, North Web site at http://www.srs.gov/general/
that is subject to this notice. After Augusta, South Carolina 29841. pubs/envbul/nepa1.htm.
reviewing the written comments, the ADDRESSES: This Draft Spent Nuclear SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
President and the DFO may choose to
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Fuel from Germany EA is available at
invite the submitter to orally present Background
the following sites:
their issue during an open portion of DOE has prepared the Draft Spent
this meeting or at a future meeting. The 1 This environmental assessment was announced Nuclear Fuel from Germany EA in
DFO, in consultation with the DHB as the Environmental Assessment for the accordance with Council on
President, may allot time for members of Acceptance and Disposition of Used Nuclear Fuel Environmental Quality and DOE
Containing U.S.-Origin Highly Enriched Uranium
the public to present their issues for from the Federal Republic of Germany in DOE’s
National Environmental Policy Act
review and discussion by the Defense Notice of Intent (NOI) on June 4, 2014 (79 FR (NEPA) implementing regulations at 40
Health Board. 32256). The title has been changed. CFR parts 1500 through 1508 and 10
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| Action | Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. | |
| Dates | Wednesday, February 10, 2016 | |
| Contact | The Executive Director of the Defense Health Board is Ms. Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, (703) 681-6653, Fax: (703) 681- 9539, [email protected] For meeting information, please contact Ms. Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, [email protected], (703) 681-6670, Fax: (703) 681-9539. | |
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