83 FR 24086 - Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 101 (May 24, 2018)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Register Volume 83, Issue 101 (May 24, 2018)
| Page Range | 24086-24087 | |
| FR Document | 2018-11130 |
[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 101 (Thursday, May 24, 2018)] [Notices] [Pages 24086-24087] From the Federal Register Online [www.thefederalregister.org] [FR Doc No: 2018-11130] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Charter Renewal of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees AGENCY: Department of Defense. ACTION: Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to announce that it is renewing the charter for the Board of Visitors for the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (``the Board''). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703-692-5952. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Board's charter is being renewed pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2166(e)(1) and in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and 41 CFR 102-3.50(a). The Board's charter and contact information for the Board's Designated Federal Officer (DFO) can be found at http://www.facadatabase.gov/. The Board provides the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense, through the Secretary of the Army, independent advice and recommendations on matters pertaining to the operations and management of the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (``the Institute''). The Board shall (a) Inquire into the curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, and academic methods of the Institute; other matters relating to the Institute that the Board decides to consider; and any other matter that the Secretary of Defense determines appropriate (10 U.S.C. 2166(e)(4)(A); (b) Review the curriculum to determine whether it complies with applicable U.S. laws and regulations, is consistent with U.S. policy goals toward Latin America and the Caribbean, and adheres to current U.S. doctrine (10 U.S.C. 2166(e)(4)(B)(i)-(iii); and (c) Determine whether the instruction under the curriculum of the Institute appropriately emphasizes human rights, the rule of law, due process, civilian control of the military and the role of the military in a democratic society (10 U.S.C. 2166(d)(1)(e)(4)(B)(iv)). The Board will be composed 14 members, 6 of whom are designated by the Secretary of Defense including, to the extent practicable, persons from academia, religious institutions, and human rights communities. The Secretary of Defense will also affirm the appointments, designated in statute, of the senior military officer responsible for training and doctrine in the U.S. Army (or designee) and the Commanders of the Combatant Commands with geographic responsibility for the Western Hemisphere (U.S. Northern Command and the U.S. Southern Command) (or the designees of those officers). The Board will also be composed of: (a) Two Members of the Senate (the Chair and Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee or a designee of either of them); (b) Two Members of the House of Representatives (the Chair and Ranking Member of the Armed Services Committee or a designee of either of them; and (c) One person designated by the Secretary of State (10 U.S.C. 2166(e)(1)). All members of the Board are appointed to provide advice on behalf of the Government on the basis of their best judgment without representing any particular point of view and in a manner that is free from conflict of interest. Except for reimbursement of official Board- related travel and per diem, Board members serve without compensation. The public or interested organizations may submit written statements to the Board membership about the Board's mission and functions. Written [[Page 24087]] statements may be submitted at any time or in response to the stated agenda of planned meeting of the Board. All written statements shall be submitted to the DFO for the Board, and this individual will ensure that the written statements are provided to the membership for their consideration. Dated: May 21, 2018. Shelly Finke, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2018-11130 Filed 5-23-18; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE decisions. There is a need to understand Defense, through the Secretary of the
how such fishery management policies Army, independent advice and
National Oceanic and Atmospheric and programs will affect the social and recommendations on matters pertaining
Administration economic characteristics of those to the operations and management of
involved in the commercial fishing the Western Hemisphere Institute for
Submission for OMB Review; industry. To help meet these Security Cooperation (‘‘the Institute’’).
Comment Request requirements of NEPA and MSA, the The Board shall (a) Inquire into the
The Department of Commerce will SSB will collect data on an ongoing curriculum, instruction, physical
submit to the Office of Management and basis to track how socio-economic equipment, fiscal affairs, and academic
Budget (OMB) for clearance the characteristics of fisheries are changing methods of the Institute; other matters
following proposal for collection of over time and the impact of fishery relating to the Institute that the Board
information under the provisions of the management policies and programs decides to consider; and any other
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C. implemented in New England and the matter that the Secretary of Defense
Chapter 35). Mid-Atlantic regions. determines appropriate (10 U.S.C.
Agency: National Oceanic and Affected Public: Business or other for- 2166(e)(4)(A); (b) Review the curriculum
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). profit organizations. to determine whether it complies with
Frequency: Every three–five years. applicable U.S. laws and regulations, is
Title: Socio-Economic Survey of Hired Respondent’s Obligation: Voluntary.
Captains and Crew in New England and consistent with U.S. policy goals toward
This information collection request Latin America and the Caribbean, and
Mid-Atlantic Commercial Fisheries. may be viewed at reginfo.gov. Follow adheres to current U.S. doctrine (10
OMB Control Number: 0648–0636. the instructions to view Department of U.S.C. 2166(e)(4)(B)(i)–(iii); and (c)
Form Number(s): None. Commerce collections currently under Determine whether the instruction
Type of Request: Regular review by OMB. under the curriculum of the Institute
(reinstatement with changes of a Written comments and appropriately emphasizes human rights,
previously approved information recommendations for the proposed the rule of law, due process, civilian
collection). information collection should be sent control of the military and the role of
Number of Respondents: 452. within 30 days of publication of this the military in a democratic society (10
Average Hours per Response: 20 notice to OIRA_Submission@ U.S.C. 2166(d)(1)(e)(4)(B)(iv)).
minutes. omb.eop.gov or fax to (202) 395–5806. The Board will be composed 14
Burden Hours: 151. members, 6 of whom are designated by
Needs and Uses: Abstract. Dated: May 21, 2018.
Sarah Brabson, the Secretary of Defense including, to
This request is for a reinstatement the extent practicable, persons from
with change of a previously approved NOAA PRA Clearance Officer.
academia, religious institutions, and
collection. [FR Doc. 2018–11115 Filed 5–23–18; 8:45 am]
human rights communities. The
The NOAA Fisheries, Northeast BILLING CODE 3510–22–P
Secretary of Defense will also affirm the
Fisheries Science Center, Social Science appointments, designated in statute, of
Branch (SSB) seeks to conduct surveys the senior military officer responsible
to provide for the ongoing collection of DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE for training and doctrine in the U.S.
social and economic data related to the Army (or designee) and the
fishing industry in the New England Office of the Secretary
Commanders of the Combatant
and Mid-Atlantic States. The purpose of Commands with geographic
this survey is to assess the current social Charter Renewal of Department of responsibility for the Western
and economic conditions of commercial Defense Federal Advisory Committees Hemisphere (U.S. Northern Command
fishing crews for which little is known. AGENCY: Department of Defense. and the U.S. Southern Command) (or
The proposed survey is as a follow-up ACTION: Renewal of Federal Advisory the designees of those officers). The
to a baseline study conducted in 2011/ Committee. Board will also be composed of: (a) Two
2012. The intent of the proposed study Members of the Senate (the Chair and
is to assess how and why commercial SUMMARY: The Department of Defense
Ranking Member of the Armed Services
crew working conditions may have (DoD) is publishing this notice to Committee or a designee of either of
changed since the initial 2011/2012 announce that it is renewing the charter them); (b) Two Members of the House of
assessment. Data needed for this for the Board of Visitors for the Western Representatives (the Chair and Ranking
assessment support fishery performance Hemisphere Institute for Security Member of the Armed Services
measures developed by the SSB, which Cooperation (‘‘the Board’’). Committee or a designee of either of
include information on financial FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jim them; and (c) One person designated by
viability, distributional outcomes, Freeman, Advisory Committee the Secretary of State (10 U.S.C.
stewardship, governance, and well- Management Officer for the Department 2166(e)(1)). All members of the Board
being. Data to be collected include of Defense, 703–692–5952. are appointed to provide advice on
demographic information on crew, wage SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The behalf of the Government on the basis
calculations systems, individual and Board’s charter is being renewed of their best judgment without
community well-being, fishing pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2166(e)(1) and in representing any particular point of
practices, job satisfaction, job accordance with the Federal Advisory view and in a manner that is free from
opportunities, and attitudes toward
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Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 conflict of interest. Except for
fisheries management. U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and 41 reimbursement of official Board-related
The National Environmental Policy CFR 102–3.50(a). The Board’s charter travel and per diem, Board members
Act (NEPA) and Magnuson-Stevens and contact information for the Board’s serve without compensation.
Conservation and Management Act Designated Federal Officer (DFO) can be The public or interested organizations
(MSA) both contain requirements for found at http://www.facadatabase.gov/. may submit written statements to the
considering the social and economic The Board provides the Secretary of Board membership about the Board’s
impacts of fishery management Defense and the Deputy Secretary of mission and functions. Written
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statements may be submitted at any This meeting is being held under the Pay and Personnel System as it pertains
time or in response to the stated agenda provisions of the Federal Advisory to the Reserve Components; the
of planned meeting of the Board. All Committee Act (FACA) of 1972 (5 Subcommittee on Ensuring a Ready,
written statements shall be submitted to U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Capable, Available, and Sustainable
the DFO for the Board, and this Government in the Sunshine Act of Operational Reserve will provide an
individual will ensure that the written 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and update to the RFPB for its consideration
statements are provided to the 41 CFR 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. on the subcommittee’s review and
membership for their consideration. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose proposed recommendation to the
of the meeting is to obtain, review, and Secretary of Defense concerning the
Dated: May 21, 2018.
evaluate information related to DoD’s ‘‘Operational Reserve’’ definition;
Shelly Finke,
strategies, policies, and practices and the Chair of the RFPB’s
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison designed to improve and enhance the Subcommittee on Enhancing DoD’s Role
Officer, Department of Defense.
capabilities, efficiency, and in the Homeland will provide an update
[FR Doc. 2018–11130 Filed 5–23–18; 8:45 am] effectiveness of the Reserve to the RFPB for its consideration on the
BILLING CODE 5001–06–P Components. subcommittee’s review and proposed
Agenda: The RFPB will hold a recommendations to the Secretary of
meeting from 8:40 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Defense concerning the authority to use
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE portion of the meeting from 8:40 a.m. to the National Guard in their Title 32
12:30 p.m. will be closed to the public status for domestic and Homeland
Reserve Forces Policy Board; Notice and will consist of remarks to the RFPB
of Federal Advisory Committee Security operations.
from following invited speakers: The Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to
Meeting Performing the Duties of the Under section 10(a)(1) of the FACA and 41 CFR
AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for Secretary of Defense for Personnel and 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and
Personnel and Readiness, Department of Readiness will discuss the readiness of subject to the availability of space, the
Defense. the force, personnel system reforms, and meeting is open to the public from 1:15
ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory future strategies for Reserve Component p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Seating is on a first-
Committee meeting. use given the new National Military come, first-served basis. All members of
Strategy challenges in a constrained the public who wish to attend the
SUMMARY: The Department of Defense fiscal environment; the Vice Chief, public meeting must contact Mr. Alex
(DoD) is publishing this notice to National Guard Bureau will discuss the Sabol, the Designated Federal Officer,
announce that the following Federal implications of the new National not later than 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday,
Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Strategy on the National Guard June 5, 2018, as listed in the FOR
Reserve Forces Policy Board (RFPB) will and risks associated with meeting FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section to
take place. current and emerging threats while make arrangements for a Pentagon
DATES: The RFPB will hold a meeting on continuing to meet homeland defense escort, if necessary. Public attendees
Wednesday, June 6, 2018 from 8:40 a.m. requirements; the Chief of the Cyber requiring escort should arrive at the
to 3:00 p.m. The portion of the meeting Warfare Branch of the National Guard Pentagon Metro Entrance at 12:45 p.m.
from 8:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will be Bureau will discuss the to provide sufficient time to complete
closed to the public. The portion of the USCYBERCOM’s training and security screening to attend the
meeting from 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. will certification program of the Air National beginning of the Open Meeting at 1:15
be open to the public. Guard’s Cyber Mission Force Teams; the p.m. on June 6. To complete the security
Secretary of the Army will discuss the screening, please be prepared to present
ADDRESSES: The RFPB meeting address
Army’s posture and progress on meeting two forms of identification. One must be
is the Pentagon, Room 3E863, Arlington,
the recommendations from the Report of a picture identification card. In
VA.
the National Commission on the Future accordance with section 10(d) of the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: of the Army and plans to adapt the Total FACA, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), and 41 CFR
Alexander Sabol, (703) 681–0577 Army to meet the future challenges of 102–3.155, the DoD has determined that
(Voice), 703–681–0002 (Facsimile), the new National Defense Strategy and the portion of this meeting scheduled to
Alexander.J.Sabol.Civ@Mail.Mil (Email). the integration of the Reserve occur from 8:40 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. will
Mailing address is Reserve Forces Policy Components’ forces within the strategy; be closed to the public. Specifically, the
Board, 5113 Leesburg Pike, Suite 601, and the Director of the Air National Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel
Falls Church, VA 22041. Website: Guard will discuss the priorities of the and Readiness), in coordination with
http://rfpb.defense.gov/. The most up- Air Guard, the Air Force Reserve the Department of Defense FACA
to-date changes to the meeting agenda Commission initiatives, and the Air Attorney, has determined in writing that
can be found on the website. Guard’s challenges to balance force this portion of the meeting will be
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to structure, pilot shortages, readiness and closed to the public because it is likely
circumstances beyond the control of the modernization while supporting the to disclose classified matters covered by
Department of Defense (DoD) and the new National Defense Strategy. The 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1).
Designated Federal Officer, the Reserve portion of the meeting from 1:15 p.m. to Written Statements: Pursuant to
Forces Policy Board was unable to 3:00 p.m. will be open to the public and section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 CFR
provide public notification required by will consist of briefings from the 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, interested
41 CFR 102–3.150(a) concerning the
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following: The Chair of the RFPB’s persons may submit written statements
meeting on June 6, 2018, of the Reserve Subcommittee on Supporting and to the RFPB about its approved agenda
Forces Policy Board. Accordingly, the Sustaining Reserve Component or at any time on the RFPB’s mission.
Advisory Committee Management Personnel will provide an update to the Written statements should be submitted
Officer for the Department of Defense, RFPB for its consideration on the to the RFPB’s Designated Federal Officer
pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), subcommittee’s review and proposed at the address, email, or facsimile
waives the 15-calendar day notification recommendation to the Secretary of number listed in the FOR FURTHER
requirement. Defense concerning the DoD’s Integrated INFORMATION CONTACT section. If
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| Section | Notices | |
| Action | Renewal of Federal Advisory Committee. | |
| Contact | Jim Freeman, Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 703-692-5952. | |
| FR Citation | 83 FR 24086 |
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