[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Page 3750]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-1357]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors Notice of Meeting
AGENCY: U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors.
ACTION: Meeting notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with 10 U.S.C. 9355, the United States Air Force
Academy (USAFA) Board of Visitors (BoV) will hold a meeting in Harmon
Hall at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs,
Colorado on 10-11 Feb 2012. The meeting sessions on 10 Feb will begin
at 4 p.m. and the meeting sessions on 11 Feb will begin at 8 a.m. 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 Faculty Focus Group; Religious
Training and Respect; the Superintendent and Command Chief Update;
Diversity in the Athletic Department; the Air Force Academy Athletic
Corporation Transition Plan Update; Character Update; Focus Group (Gold
Bar Lieutenants on Diversity Recruiting); Center for Character and
Leadership Development Military Construction Update; and the Personnel
Update. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-
3.155, the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force,
in consultation with the Office of the Air Force General Counsel, has
determined in writing that the public interest requires two sessions of
this meeting shall be closed to the public because they will involve
matters covered by subsection (c)(6) of 5 U.S.C. 552b.
Public attendance at the open portions of 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 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 Chairperson and ensure they are provided to
members of the BoV before the meeting that is the subject of this
notice. 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.
If, after review of timely submitted written comments, the BoV
Chairperson 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 Chairperson to allow specific
personnel to make oral presentations before the BoV. In accordance with
41 CFR 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 Chairperson.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information or to
attend this BoV meeting, contact Capt Bobby Hale, Chief of Holm Center
Programs, Commissioning Programs Division, AF/A1DO, 1500 Perimeter
Road, Suite 4750, Joint Base Andrews, MD 20762-6604, (240) 612-6252.
Bao-Anh Trinh,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2012-1357 Filed 1-24-12; 8:45 am]
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