81 FR 55454 - Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy; Notice of Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 161 (August 19, 2016)

In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Section 9355, the U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors (BoV) will hold a meeting at the Center for Character and Leadership Development Building, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO on Sept 7 & 8, 2016. On Wednesday, Sept 7, the meeting will begin at 1300 and conclude at 1600. On Thursday, Sept 8, the meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 1515. The purpose of this meeting is to review morale and discipline, social climate, curriculum, instruction, infrastructure, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and other matters relating to the Academy. Specific topics for this meeting include a Superintendent's Update; USAFA Non-Profits Update; Religious Respect Update; USAFA Academics Update; USAFA's Climate Assessment Survey Results. Public attendance at this USAFA BoV meeting shall be accommodated on a first-come, first- served basis up to the reasonable and safe capacity of the meeting room. In addition, any member of the public wishing to provide input to the USAFA BoV should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR Section 102-3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act and the procedures described in this paragraph. Written statements must 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 provide any necessary background information. Written statements can be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the Air Force address detailed below at any time. However, if a written statement is not received at least 10 calendar days before the first day of the meeting which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by the BoV until its next open meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the BoV Chairman and ensure they are provided to members of the BoV before the meeting that is the subject of this notice. If after review of timely submitted written comments and the BoV Chairman and DFO deem appropriate, they may choose to invite the submitter of the written comments to orally present the issue during an open portion of the BoV meeting that is the subject of this notice. Members of the BoV may also petition the Chairman to allow specific personnel to make oral presentations before the BoV. In accordance with 41 CFR Section 102-3.140(d), any oral presentations before the BoV shall be in accordance with agency guidelines provided pursuant to a written invitation and this paragraph. Direct questioning of BoV members or meeting participants by the public is not permitted except with the approval of the DFO and Chairman. For the benefit of the public, rosters that list the names of BoV members and any releasable materials presented during the open portions of this BoV meeting shall be made available upon request.

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 161 (Friday, August 19, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-19783]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Air Force


Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy; Notice of 
Meeting

AGENCY: U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors, Department of 
Defense.

ACTION: Meeting notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with 10 U.S.C. Section 9355, the U.S. Air Force 
Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors (BoV) will hold a meeting at the 
Center for Character and Leadership Development Building, U.S. Air 
Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO on Sept 7 & 8, 2016. On Wednesday, 
Sept 7, the meeting will begin at 1300 and conclude at 1600. On 
Thursday, Sept 8, the meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. and conclude at 
1515. The purpose of this meeting is to review morale and discipline, 
social climate, curriculum, instruction, infrastructure, fiscal 
affairs, academic methods, and other matters relating to the Academy. 
Specific topics for this meeting include a Superintendent's Update; 
USAFA Non-Profits Update; Religious Respect Update; USAFA Academics 
Update; USAFA's Climate Assessment Survey Results. Public attendance at 
this USAFA BoV meeting shall be accommodated on a first-come, first-
served basis up to the reasonable and safe capacity of the meeting 
room. In addition, any member of the public wishing to provide input to 
the USAFA BoV should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 
CFR Section 102-3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act and the procedures described in this paragraph. Written 
statements must 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 provide any necessary background information. Written statements 
can be submitted to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the Air 
Force address detailed below at any time. However, if a written 
statement is not received at least 10 calendar days before the first 
day of the meeting which is the subject of this notice, then it may not 
be provided to or considered by the BoV until its next open meeting. 
The DFO will review all timely submissions with the BoV Chairman and 
ensure they are provided to members of the BoV before the meeting that 
is the subject of this notice. If after review of timely submitted 
written comments and the BoV Chairman and DFO deem appropriate, they 
may choose to invite the submitter of the written comments to orally 
present the issue during an open portion of the BoV meeting that is the 
subject of this notice. Members of the BoV may also petition the 
Chairman to allow specific personnel to make oral presentations before 
the BoV. In accordance with 41 CFR Section 102-3.140(d), any oral 
presentations before the BoV shall be in accordance with agency 
guidelines provided pursuant to a written invitation and this 
paragraph. Direct questioning of BoV members or meeting participants by 
the public is not permitted except with the approval of the DFO and 
Chairman. For the benefit of the public, rosters that list the names of 
BoV members and any releasable materials presented during the open 
portions of this BoV meeting shall be made available upon request.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or to 
attend this BoV meeting, contact Major James Kuchta, Accessions and 
Training Division, AF/A1PT, 1040 Air Force Pentagon, Washington, DC 
20330, (703) 695-4066, James.L.Kuchta.mil@mail.mil">James.L.Kuchta.mil@mail.mil.

Henry Williams,
Acting Air Force Federal Register Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-19783 Filed 8-18-16; 8:45 am]
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