[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 228 (Friday, November 27, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 74091-74092]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-30165]
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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 Meetings: Wednesday, December 16, 2015, from
1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, December 17, 2015, from 8:00 a.m.
to 12:00 p.m.
Date of the Open Meeting: Thursday, December 17, 2015, from 3:00
p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
ADDRESSES: Address of Closed Meetings, December 16 and 17, 2015: Rm.
12110, 5th Floor, Zachary Taylor Building, 2530 Crystal Dr., Arlington,
VA 22202.
Address of Open Meeting, December 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: 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, December 16, 2015, the
Commission will review the rationale for potential recommendations
sourced by classified data.
During the closed meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2015, the
Commission will continue the review of the rationale for potential
recommendations sourced by classified data.
During the open meeting on Thursday, December 17, 2015, the
Commission will hear subcommittee interim reports and the public will
have an opportunity to provide remarks.
Agendas:
December 16, 2015--Closed Meeting: The Commission will hold a
closed meeting to discuss the rationale for proposals which the cited
information will exceed report classification. All presentations and
resulting discussion are classified.
December 17, 2015--Closed Meeting: The Commission will continue the
discussion on the rationale for proposals which the cited information
will exceed report classification. All presentations and resulting
discussion are classified.
December 17, 2015--Open Meeting: The Commission will receive
interim reports from representatives from the various subcommittees and
time will be allotted for public comments.
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Meeting Accessibility:
In accordance with applicable law, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c) and 41 CFR 102-
3.155, the DoD has determined that portion of the meetings scheduled
for December 16, 2015, and the morning of December 17, 2015, 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 these portions of the meetings 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 December 17, 2015 from 3:00 p.m. to
5:00 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.
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 Wednesday, December 16, 2015, will be provided to the
Commission before the December 17, 2015, meeting. Comments received
after Wednesday, December 16, 2015, will be provided to the Commission
before its next meeting. All contact information may be found in the
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Registration:
Individuals and entities who wish to attend the public meeting on
Thursday, December 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: November 23, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-30165 Filed 11-25-15; 8:45 am]
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