81 FR 5423 - DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Board of Actuaries; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 21 (February 2, 2016)

Page Range		5423-5424
FR Document		2016-01854

The Department of Defense announces that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Board of Actuaries will take place. This meeting will be open to the public.

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 21 (Tuesday, February 2, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 21 (Tuesday, February 2, 2016)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2016-01854]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Board of Actuaries; 
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: DoD.

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ACTION: Meeting notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense announces that the following Federal 
Advisory Committee meeting of the DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health 
Care Board of Actuaries will take place. This meeting will be open to 
the public.

DATES: Friday, July 29, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: 4800 Mark Center Drive, Conference Room 19, Level B1, 
Alexandria, VA 22350.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Kathleen Ludwig at the Defense 
Human Resource Activity, DoD Office of the Actuary, 4800 Mark Center 
Drive, STE 05E22, Alexandria, VA 22350-7000. Phone: 571-372-1993. 
Email: [email protected].

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.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to execute 
the provisions of chapter 56, title 10, United States Code (10 U.S.C. 
1114 et. seq.). The Board shall review DoD actuarial methods and 
assumptions to be used in the valuation of benefits under DoD retiree 
health care programs for Medicare-eligible beneficiaries.
    Agenda:

1. Meeting Objective

    Approve actuarial assumptions and methods needed for calculating:

i. FY 2018 per capita full-time and part-time normal cost amounts
ii. September 30, 2015, unfunded liability (UFL)
iii. October 1, 2016, Treasury UFL amortization and normal cost 
payments

2. Trust Fund Update

3. Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Fund Update

4. September 30, 2014, Actuarial Valuation Results

5. September 30, 2015, Actuarial Valuation Proposals

6. Decisions

    Actuarial assumptions and methods needed for calculating:

a. FY 2018 per capita full-time and part-time normal cost amounts
b. September 30, 2015, unfunded liability (UFL)
c. October 1, 2016, Treasury UFL amortization and normal cost payments

    Public's Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b 
and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and the availability of space, 
this meeting is open to the public. Seating is on a first-come basis. 
The Mark Center is an annex of the Pentagon. Those without a valid DoD 
Common Access Card must contact Kathleen Ludwig at 571-372-1993 no 
later than June 30, 2016. Failure to make the necessary arrangements 
will result in building access being denied. It is strongly recommended 
that attendees plan to arrive at the Mark Center at least 30 minutes 
prior to the start of the meeting.
    Committee's Designated Federal Officer or Point of Contact: The 
Designated Federal Officer is Ms. Inger M. Pettygrove. Phone: 571-372-
1998. Email: [email protected]. Persons desiring to 
attend the DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Board of Actuaries 
meeting or make an oral presentation or submit a written statement for 
consideration at the meeting, must notify Kathleen Ludwig at 571-372-
1993, or [email protected], by June 30, 2016.

     Dated: January 28, 2016.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2016-01854 Filed 2-1-16; 8:45 am]
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swap participants (‘‘MSP’’) 4 to develop SUMMARY: In accordance with the Estimated Time per Response: 30
a risk management program (including a requirements of the Paperwork minutes/model associated with labeling
plan for business continuity and Reduction Act (‘‘PRA’’) of 1995 (44 requirements and 1 hour/model
disaster recovery and policies and U.S.C. chapter 35), the Consumer associated with recordkeeping
procedures designed to ensure Product Safety Commission requirements.
compliance with applicable position (‘‘Commission’’ or ‘‘CPSC’’) announces Total Estimated Annual Burden: 132
limits). The Commission believes that that the Commission has submitted to hours on recordkeeping (33 firms × 1
the information collection obligations the Office of Management and Budget hour × 4 models) and 66 hours for
imposed by the above regulations are (‘‘OMB’’) a request for extension of labeling (33 firms × 1⁄2 hour × 4 models)
essential to ensuring that swap dealers approval of a collection of information for a total annual burden of 198 hours
and major swap participants maintain relating to certain children’s articles per year.
adequate and effective risk management known as baby-bouncers and walker- General Description of Collection:
programs and policies and procedures jumpers, approved previously under Under 16 CFR 1500.18(a)(6), certain
to ensure compliance with position OMB Control No. 3041–0019. In the articles known as ‘‘baby-bouncers’’ and
limits. An agency may not conduct or Federal Register of October 26, 2015 (80 ‘‘walker-jumpers’’ that are intended to
sponsor, and a person is not required to FR 65218), the CPSC published a notice support very young children while
respond to, a collection of information to announce the agency’s intention to sitting, bouncing, jumping, and/or
unless it displays a currently valid OMB seek extension of approval of the reclining, are banned if they are
control number. The Commission did collection of information. The designed in such a way that exposed
not receive any comments on the 60-day Commission received no comments. parts present hazards, such as
Federal Register notice, 80 FR 74766, Therefore, by publication of this notice, amputation, crushing, laceration,
dated November 30, 2015. the Commission announces that CPSC fracture, hematoma, bruise, or other
Burden Statement: The Commission has submitted to the OMB a request for injury to fingers, toes, or other parts of
is revising its estimate of the burden for extension of approval of that collection the anatomy of young children. An
this collection to reflect the current of information, without change. exemption from the ban is provided at
number of registered SDs and MSPs. 16 CFR 1500.86(a)(4) if the products are
DATES: Written comments on this
Accordingly, the respondent burden for designed to guard against or prevent
request for extension of approval of
this collection is estimated to be as those same injuries. Among other
information collection requirements
follows: requirements, the regulations require
should be submitted by March 3, 2016.
Number of Registrants: 105.5 manufacturers, including importers, to
ADDRESSES: Submit comments about meet the collection of information
Estimated Average Burden Hours per
this request by email: OIRA_ requirements for labeling and
Registrant: 1,148.5.
submission@omb.eop.gov or fax: 202– recordkeeping requirements.
Estimated Aggregate Burden Hours:
395–6881. Comments by mail should be Products that are the subject of this
120,592.5.6
Frequency of Recordkeeping/Third- sent to the Office of Information and information collection are
party Disclosure: As applicable. Regulatory Affairs, Attn: OMB Desk distinguishable from the infant bouncer
Officer for the CPSC, Office of seats that are the subject of the
Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Management and Budget, Room 10235, Commission’s recent proposed safety
Dated: January 27, 2016. 725 17th Street NW., Washington, DC standard on infant bouncer seats at 80
Robert N. Sidman, 20503. In addition, written comments FR 63168 (Oct. 19, 2015). Infant bouncer
Deputy Secretary of the Commission. that are sent to OMB also should be seats described in the Commission’s
[FR Doc. 2016–01773 Filed 2–1–16; 8:45 am] submitted electronically at: http:// proposed standard are intended to hold
BILLING CODE 6351–01–P
www.regulations.gov, under Docket No. young infants that cannot sit up
CPSC–2012–0034. unassisted in a reclined position
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For (approximately 0 to 6 months of age).
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY further information contact: Robert H. The products subject to this information
COMMISSION Squibb, Consumer Product Safety collection are typically described as
Commission, 4330 East West Highway, doorway jumpers, and allow the child to
[Docket No. CPSC–2012–0034] Bethesda, MD 20814; (301) 504–7815, or jump in place. Such products are
by email to: rsquibb@cpsc.gov. intended for use with children that are
Agency Information Collection
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CPSC has beginning to develop leg strength to aid
Activities; Submission for OMB
submitted the following currently in learning to walk.
Review; Comment Request—Baby
approved collection of information to Dated: January 27, 2016.
Bouncers and Walker-Jumpers
OMB for extension: Todd A. Stevenson,
AGENCY: Consumer Product Safety Title: Ban of Certain Articles Known
Secretary, Consumer Product Safety
Commission. as Baby-Bouncers or Walker-Jumpers. Commission.
ACTION: Notice. OMB Number: 3041–0019.
[FR Doc. 2016–01779 Filed 2–1–16; 8:45 am]
Type of Review: Renewal of
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collection.
4 For the definitions of MSP, see section 1a(33) of Frequency of Response: On occasion.
the CEA and Commission regulation 1.3(hhh). 7 Affected Public: Manufacturers and
U.S.C. a(33) and 17 CFR 1.3(hhh). DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
importers of baby-bouncers or walker-
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5 The 60-day notice indicated that there were 106

Swap Dealers and Major Swap Participants. The jumpers.
estimates have been adjusted to reflect the current Estimated Number of Respondents: 33 Office of the Secretary
number of 105 Swap Dealers and Major Swap firms that supply baby-bouncers or
Participants registered with the Commission. DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health
walker-jumpers to the United States
6 The estimated aggregate burden hour is adjusted Care Board of Actuaries; Notice of
market have been identified; there are
to reflect the correct total burden hours based on Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
the new number of Swap Dealers and Major Swap approximately 4 new models per firm
Participants registered with the Commission. annually. AGENCY: DoD.

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ACTION: Meeting notice. Public’s Accessibility to the Meeting: provision of the Federal Advisory
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C.,
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense 102–3.140 through 102–3.165 and the Appendix, as amended), the
announces that the following Federal availability of space, this meeting is Government in the Sunshine Act of
Advisory Committee meeting of the DoD open to the public. Seating is on a first- 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and
Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care come basis. The Mark Center is an 41 CFR 102–3.150.
Board of Actuaries will take place. This annex of the Pentagon. Those without a Purpose of the meeting: The purpose
meeting will be open to the public. valid DoD Common Access Card must of the meeting is for the Board to review
DATES: Friday, July 29, 2016, from 10:00 contact Kathleen Ludwig at 571–372– DoD actuarial methods and assumptions
a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 1993 no later than June 30, 2016. Failure to be used in the valuations of the
ADDRESSES: 4800 Mark Center Drive, to make the necessary arrangements will Education Benefits Fund, the Military
Conference Room 19, Level B1, result in building access being denied. Retirement Fund, and the Voluntary
Alexandria, VA 22350. It is strongly recommended that Separation Incentive Fund, in
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. attendees plan to arrive at the Mark accordance with the provisions of
Kathleen Ludwig at the Defense Human Center at least 30 minutes prior to the Section 183, Section 2006, Chapter 74
Resource Activity, DoD Office of the start of the meeting. (10 U.S.C. 1464 et. seq.), and 10 U.S.C.
Actuary, 4800 Mark Center Drive, STE Committee’s Designated Federal 1175.
05E22, Alexandria, VA 22350–7000. Officer or Point of Contact: The Agenda:
Phone: 571–372–1993. Email: Designated Federal Officer is Ms. Inger
M. Pettygrove. Phone: 571–372–1998. Education Benefits Fund (July 14, 1:00
Kathleen.A.Ludwig.civ@mail.mil.
Email: inger.m.pettygrove.civ@mail.mil. p.m.–4:00 p.m.)
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
meeting is being held under the Persons desiring to attend the DoD 1. Briefing on Investment Experience
provisions of the Federal Advisory Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care 2. September 30, 2015, Valuation
Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Board of Actuaries meeting or make an Proposed Economic Assumptions *
Appendix, as amended), the oral presentation or submit a written 3. September 30, 2015, Valuation
Government in the Sunshine Act of statement for consideration at the Proposed Methods and
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and meeting, must notify Kathleen Ludwig Assumptions—Reserve Programs *
41 CFR 102–3.150. at 571–372–1993, or 4. September 30, 2015, Valuation
Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose Kathleen.A.Ludwig.civ@mail.mil, by Proposed Methods and
of the meeting is to execute the June 30, 2016. Assumptions—Active Duty
provisions of chapter 56, title 10, United Dated: January 28, 2016. Programs *
States Code (10 U.S.C. 1114 et. seq.). 5. Developments in Education Benefits
Aaron Siegel,
The Board shall review DoD actuarial Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Military Retirement Fund (July 15,
methods and assumptions to be used in Officer, Department of Defense. 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.)
the valuation of benefits under DoD [FR Doc. 2016–01854 Filed 2–1–16; 8:45 am]
retiree health care programs for 1. Briefing on Investment Experience
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P 2. September 30, 2015, Valuation of the
Medicare-eligible beneficiaries.
Agenda: Military Retirement Fund *
3. Proposed Methods and Assumptions
1. Meeting Objective DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE for September 30, 2016, Valuation
Approve actuarial assumptions and Office of the Secretary of the Military Retirement Fund *
methods needed for calculating: 4. Proposed Methods and
i. FY 2018 per capita full-time and part- DoD Board of Actuaries; Notice of Assumptions for September 30, 2015,
time normal cost amounts Federal Advisory Committee Meeting Voluntary Separation Incentive (VSI)
ii. September 30, 2015, unfunded Fund Valuation *
liability (UFL) AGENCY: DoD. 5. Recent and Proposed Legislation
iii. October 1, 2016, Treasury UFL ACTION: Meeting notice. * Board approval required
amortization and normal cost Public’s accessibility to the meeting:
payments SUMMARY: The Department of Defense
announces that the following Federal Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR
2. Trust Fund Update Advisory Committee meeting of the DoD 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and the
Board of Actuaries will take place. This availability of space, this meeting is
3. Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health
meeting is open to the public. open to the public. Seating is on a first-
Care Fund Update
DATES: Thursday, July 14, 2016, from come basis. The Mark Center is an
4. September 30, 2014, Actuarial 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday, July annex of the Pentagon. Those without a
Valuation Results 15, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. valid DoD Common Access Card must
5. September 30, 2015, Actuarial contact Kathleen Ludwig at 571–372–
ADDRESSES: 4800 Mark Center Drive,
Valuation Proposals 1993 no later than June 16, 2016. Failure
Conference Room 18, Level B1,
to make the necessary arrangements will
6. Decisions Alexandria, VA 22350.
result in building access being denied.
Actuarial assumptions and methods FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. It is strongly recommended that
needed for calculating: Kathleen Ludwig at the Defense Human attendees plan to arrive at the Mark
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Resources Activity, DoD Office of the Center at least 30 minutes prior to the
a. FY 2018 per capita full-time and part-
Actuary, 4800 Mark Center Drive, STE start of the meeting.
time normal cost amounts
b. September 30, 2015, unfunded 05E22, Alexandria, VA 22350–7000. Committee’s Designated Federal
liability (UFL) Phone: 571–372–1993. Email: Officer or Point of Contact: The
c. October 1, 2016, Treasury UFL Kathleen.A.Ludwig.civ@mail.mil. Designated Federal Officer is Ms. Inger
amortization and normal cost SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This M. Pettygrove. Phone: 571–372–1998.
payments meeting is being held under the Email: inger.m.pettygrove.civ@mail.mil.

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Category		Regulatory Information
Collection		Federal Register
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Publisher		Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
Section		Notices
Action		Meeting notice.
Dates		Friday, July 29, 2016, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Contact		Mrs. Kathleen Ludwig at the Defense Human Resource Activity, DoD Office of the Actuary, 4800 Mark Center Drive, STE 05E22, Alexandria, VA 22350-7000. Phone: 571-372-1993. Email: [email protected]
FR Citation		81 FR 5423

81 FR 5423 - DoD Medicare-Eligible Retiree Health Care Board of Actuaries; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

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