[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 110 (Tuesday, June 9, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32543-32544]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-14029]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
National Commission on the Future of the Army; Notice of Federal
Advisory Committee Meeting
AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD), Deputy Chief Management Officer.
ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.
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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce two days of
meetings of the National Commission on the Future of the Army (``the
Commission''). The meetings will be partially closed to the public.
DATES: Date of the Closed Meetings: Wednesday, June 17, 2015, from 1:00
p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Date of the Open Meeting: Thursday, June 18, 2015,
from 8:30 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Address of Closed Meeting, June 17: Rm 5133, Zachary Taylor
Building, 2530 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 22202.
Address of Open Meeting, June 18: Polk Conference Room, Room 12158,
James Polk Building 2521 S. Clark St., Arlington, VA 22202.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Don Tison, Designated Federal
Officer, National Commission on the Future of the Army, 700 Army
Pentagon, Room 3E406, Washington, DC 20310-0700, Email:
[email protected] Desk (703) 692-9099. Facsimile (703) 697-8242.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to circumstances beyond the control of
the Designated Federal Officer and the Department of Defense, the
National Commission on the Future of the Army was unable to provide
public notification of its meeting of June 17-18, 2015, as required by
41 CFR 102-3.150(a). Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management
Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150(b),
waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement. This meeting will
be held under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) 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 Meetings
During the closed meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, the
Commission will hear classified testimony from individual witnesses and
engage in discussion on Meeting War Plans and Defense Scenario Demands
for Strategic Transport and Mobility, Threats to the Homeland, and
Homeland Threat Responses.
During the open meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2015, the Commission
will hear comments from several organizations, the Public will have the
opportunity to provide verbal comments, and immediately afterwards the
Commission will discuss topics raised during the organizational and
public comment session.
Agendas
June 17, 2015--Closed Hearing: The Commission will hear comments
from various Government organizations at the closed hearing on June 17,
2015, and the organizations have been asked to address: Meeting force
requirements from the Defense Planning Guidance; guidance for
employment of the Force; global force integration matrix; combatant
command integrated priorities lists; operational plans and contingency
plans; studies, analysis, assessments, and evaluations of plans,
programs, and strategies for strategic mobility of Army forces from all
three components; current threats to the homeland; regular and reserve
components of the Army support current and anticipated homeland defense
and disaster assistance missions in the United States; and Current and
projected readiness (training levels, equipment status, and manning
levels).
Speakers include, but are not limited to, representatives from
these Government organizations: United States Transportation Command,
Office of the Secretary of Defense's Cost Assessment and Program
Evaluation Office (CAPE), the Federal Bureau of Investigation's
National Counterterrorism Center, US Northern Command, Fifth U.S. Army,
the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Homeland Defense Integration and
Defense Support to Civil Authorities, and the Director, Army National
Guard. All presentations and resulting discussion are classified.
June 18, 2015--Open Hearing: The Commission will hear verbal
comments from Military Associations, not to exceed thirty minutes, and
Public, not to exceed five minutes and immediately afterwards the
Commission will discuss topics raised during the Organizational and
public comments session.
Meeting Accessibility
In accordance with applicable law, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), and 41 CFR
102-3.155, the DoD has determined that the portion of the meeting
scheduled for Wednesday, June 17, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Assistant Deputy Chief
Management Officer, with the coordination of the DoD FACA Attorney, has
determined in writing that this portion of the meeting will be closed
to the public because it will discuss matters covered by 5 U.S.C.
552b(c)(1).
Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and the availability
of space, the meeting scheduled for June 18, 2015 from 8:30 a.m. to
12:50 p.m.at the James Polk Building is open to the public. Seating is
limited and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Media
representatives are also encouraged to register. Members of the media
must comply with the rules of photography and video filming in the
James Polk Building. The closest public parking facility is located in
the basement and along the streets. Visitors will be required to
present one form of photograph identification. Visitors to the James
Polk Office Building will be screened by a magnetometer, and all items
that are permitted inside the building will be screened by an x-ray
device. Visitors should keep their belongings with them at all times.
The following items are strictly prohibited in the James Polk Office
Building: Any pointed object, e.g., knitting needles and letter openers
(pens and pencils are permitted.); any bag larger than 18'' wide x 14''
high x 8.5'' deep; electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices;
guns, replica guns, ammunition and fireworks; knives of any size; mace
and pepper spray; razors and box cutters.
Written Comments
Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 CFR 102-3.105(j)
and 102-3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit
written comments to the Commission in response to the stated agenda of
the open and/or closed meeting or the Commission's mission. The
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) will review all submitted written
statements. Written
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comments should be submitted to Mr. Donald Tison, DFO, via facsimile or
electronic mail, the preferred modes of submission. Each page of the
comment must include the author's name, title or affiliation, address,
and daytime phone number. All comments received before Wednesday, June
10, 2015, will be provided to the Commission before the June 18, 2015,
meeting. Comments received after Wednesday, June 10, 2015, will be
provided to the Commission before its next meeting. All contact
information may be found in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT
section.
Oral Comments
In addition to written statements, twenty minutes will be reserved
for individuals or interest groups to address the Commission on June
18, 2015. Those interested in presenting oral comments to the
Commission must summarize their oral statement in writing and submit
with their registration. The Commission's staff will assign time to
oral commenters at the meeting; no more than five minutes each for
individuals. While requests to make an oral presentation to the
Commission will be honored on a first come, first served basis, other
opportunities for oral comments will be provided at future meetings.
Registration
Individuals and entities who wish to attend the public hearing and
meeting on Thursday, June 18, 2015 are encouraged to register for the
event with the DFO using the electronic mail and facsimile contact
information found in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. The
communication should include the registrant's full name, title,
affiliation or employer, email address, day time phone number. This
information will assist the Commission in contacting individuals should
it decide to do so at a later date. If applicable, include written
comments and a request to speak during the oral comment session. (Oral
comment requests must be accompanied by a summary of your
presentation.) Registrations and written comments should be typed.
Additional Information
The DoD sponsor for the Commission is the Deputy Chief Management
Officer. The Commission is tasked to submit a report, containing a
comprehensive study and recommendations, by February 1, 2016 to the
President of the United States and the Congressional defense
committees. The report will contain a detailed statement of the
findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its
recommendations for such legislation and administrative actions it may
consider appropriate in light of the results of the study. The
comprehensive study of the structure of the Army will determine
whether, and how, the structure should be modified to best fulfill
current and anticipated mission requirements for the Army in a manner
consistent with available resources.
Dated: June 4, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-14029 Filed 6-8-15; 8:45 am]
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