[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 129 (Wednesday, July 6, 2016)] [Notices] [Page 44010] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2016-15921] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Business Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting AGENCY: DoD. ACTION: Meeting notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Defense Business Board. This meeting is open to the public. DATES: The public meeting of the Defense Business Board (``the Board'') will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2016. The meeting will begin at 1:00 p.m. and end at 2:30 p.m. (Escort required; see guidance in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, ``Public's Accessibility to the Meeting.'') ADDRESSES: Room 3E863 in the Pentagon, Washington, DC (Escort required; see guidance in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section, ``Public's Accessibility to the Meeting.'') FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Board's Designated Federal Officer (DFO) is Roma Laster, Defense Business Board, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 5B1088A, Washington, DC 20301-1155, [email protected], 703-695-7563. For meeting information please contact Steven Cruddas, Defense Business Board, 1155 Defense Pentagon, Room 5B1088A, Washington, DC 20301-1155, [email protected], (703) 697- 2168. For submitting written comments or questions to the Board, send via email to mailbox address: [email protected]. Please include in the Subject line ``DBB July 2016 Meeting.'' SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being 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 102-3.140. Purpose of the Meeting: The Board will receive presentations from its task groups on ``Logistics as a Competitive War Fighting Advantage'' and ``Future Issues Facing the Department'' (2017 Administration Transition Report). The mission of the Board is to examine and advise the Secretary of Defense on overall DoD management and governance providing independent advice which reflects an outside private sector perspective on proven and effective best business practices that can be applied to the DoD. Availability of Materials for the Meeting: A copy of the agenda and the terms of reference for each Task Group study may be obtained from the Board's Web site at http://dbb.defense.gov/meetings. Meeting Agenda: 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. --Presentations on ``Logistics as a Competitive War Fighting Advantage'' and ``Future Issues Facing the Department,'' followed by Board Deliberation and Vote, if necessary. Submission of written public comments is strongly encouraged, due to meeting time constraints. Public's Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to FACA and 41 CFR 102-3.140, 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 Steven Cruddas at the number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, July 15, 2016 to register and make arrangements for a Pentagon escort, if necessary. Public attendees requiring escort should arrive at the Pentagon Visitor's Center, located near the Pentagon Metro Station's south exit (the escalators to the left upon exiting through the turnstiles) and adjacent to the Pentagon Transit Center bus terminal, with sufficient time to complete security screening no later than 12:30 p.m. on July 21. Note: Pentagon tour groups enter through the Visitor's Center, so long lines could form well in advance. To complete security screening, please come prepared to present two forms of identification of which one must be a pictured identification card. Government and military DoD CAC holders are not required to have an escort, but are still required to pass through the Visitor's Center to gain access to the Building. Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Steven Cruddas at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Procedures for Providing Public Comments Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of FACA, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments to the Board about its mission and topics pertaining to this public meeting. Written comments should be received by the DFO at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting date so that the comments may be made available to the Board for their consideration prior to the meeting. Written comments should be submitted via email to the email address for public comments given in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section in either Adobe Acrobat or Microsoft Word format. Please include in the Subject line ``DBB July 2016 Meeting.'' Please note that since the Board operates under the provisions of the FACA, as amended, all submitted comments and public presentations will be treated as public documents and may be made available for public inspection, including, but not limited to, being posted on the Board's Web site. Dated: June 29, 2016. Aaron Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2016-15921 Filed 7-5-16; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001-06-P