[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 149 (Tuesday, August 4, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 46251-46252] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2015-18981] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Health Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Health Board will take place. DATES: Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. (Open Session) 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (Administrative Working Meeting) 1:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (Open Session) ADDRESSES: Defense Health Headquarters (DHHQ), Pavilion Salons B-C, 7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, Virginia 22042 (escort required; see guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ``Public's Accessibility to the Meeting''). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Executive Director of the Defense Health Board is Ms. Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, (703) 681-6653, Fax: (703) 681- 9539, [email protected]. For meeting information, please contact Ms. Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042, [email protected], (703) 681-6670, Fax: (703) 681-9539. 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, and in accordance [[Page 46252]] with section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Additional information, including the agenda and electronic registration, is available at the DHB Web site, http://www.health.mil/About-MHS/Other-MHS-Organizations/Defense-Health-Board/Meetings. Purpose of the Meeting The purpose of the meeting is to conduct a decision briefing for deliberation and provide progress updates on specific taskings before the DHB. In addition, the DHB will receive information briefings on current issues or lessons learned related to military operational programs, health policy, health research, disease/injury prevention, health promotion, and healthcare delivery. Agenda Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and subject to availability of space, the DHB meeting is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on August 20, 2015. The DHB anticipates deliberating a decision briefing regarding Continuing Education for DoD Health Professionals. The DHB also anticipates receiving a progress update from the Neuro/ Behavioral Health Subcommittee on Population Normative Values for Post- Concussive Computerized Neurocognitive Assessments. In addition, information briefings will be provided on activities at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases and the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, vector control in support of military operations, missions and accomplishments of U.S. Navy hospital ships, and the U.S. Navy medical response to the tsunami in Indonesia. Public's Accessibility to the Meeting Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and subject to availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. All members of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must contact Ms. Kendal Brown at the number listed in the section FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT no later than 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 to register and make arrangements for a DHHQ escort, if necessary. Public attendees requiring escort should arrive at the DHHQ Visitor's Entrance with sufficient time to complete security screening no later than 8:30 a.m. on August 20. To complete security screening, please come prepared to present two forms of identification and one must be a picture identification card. Special Accommodations Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Ms. Kendal Brown at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Written Statements Any member of the public wishing to provide comments to the DHB may do so in accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the procedures described in this notice. Individuals desiring to provide comments to the DHB may do so by submitting a written statement to the DHB Designated Federal Officer (DFO) (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Written statements should not be longer than two type-written pages and 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 to provide any necessary background information. If the written statement is not received at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting, the DFO may choose to postpone consideration of the statement until the next open meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the DHB President and ensure they are provided to members of the DHB before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the President and the DFO may choose to invite the submitter to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting. The DFO, in consultation with the DHB President, may allot time for members of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the Defense Health Board. Dated: July 29, 2015. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2015-18981 Filed 8-3-15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P