[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 172 (Friday, September 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53505-53506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-22062]
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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: Deputy Chief Management Officer, Department of Defense (DoD).
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 Meeting: Wednesday, September 16, 2015, from
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Date of the Open Meeting: Thursday, September 17, 2015, from 9:30
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Address of Closed Meeting, September 16, 2015: Rm. 12110,
5th Floor, Zachary Taylor Building, 2530 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA
22202.
Address of Open Meeting, September 17, 2015: 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 September 16-17, 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, September 16, 2015, the
Commission will receive a classified interim report from the Aviation
Subcommittee National Commission on the Future of the Army and engage
in discussion on the preparation for the classified table top war game
in October.
During the open meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2015, the
Commission will hear subcommittee interim reports, engage in
discussions on DoD's Role in State and National Crisis, the Public will
have the opportunity to provide verbal comments, and immediately
afterwards the Commission will discuss topics raised during the
subcommittee, presentations and public comment session.
Agendas
September 16, 2015--Closed Hearing: The Commission will hear a
classified subcommittee interim report from members of the aviation
subcommittee discussing cost and sufficiency analysis of aviation
restructuring initiative alternatives, the Commission Staff will
provide a classified overview of preparation for the upcoming war game
seminar where a scenario of the current war plans will be selected and
applied to the war game's analytical framework. The warplan selected
will undergo a classified force structure analysis. All presentations
and resulting discussion are classified.
September 17, 2015--Open Hearing: The Commission will hear
subcommittee interim reports, testimony from the National Governor's
Association on the relationship between Governors and Defense during
state crisis, testimony from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on
DoD's support to civil authorities, and comments from members of the
public. Immediately afterwards, the Commission will discuss topics
raised during the subcommittee, presentations and public comment
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, September 16, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30
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 September 17, 2015 from 9:30 a.m.
to 12:00 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.
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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 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 Tuesday, September 15, 2015, will be provided to the
Commission before the September 17, 2015, meeting. Comments received
after Tuesday, September 15, 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, fifteen minutes will be reserved
for individuals or interest groups to address the Commission on
September 17, 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, September 17, 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: September 1, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-22062 Filed 9-3-15; 8:45 am]
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