[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 60 (Thursday, March 29, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14780-14781]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-1561]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Department of Defense Task Force on Mental Health, Sunshine Act 
Meeting

AGENCY: DoD, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health 
Affairs).

ACTION: Notice of Meeting.

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SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 
U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Sunshine in the Government Act of 
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the following 
meeting is announced:
    Name of Committee: Department of Defense Task Force on Mental 
Health, a duly established subcommittee of the Defense Health Board.
    Dates: April 16, 2007 (Morning and Afternoon--Open Session).
    Times: 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (Morning).
    1 p.m.-3 p.m. (Afternoon).
    3 p.m.-4 p.m. (Public Testimony).
    Location: Marriott Plaza, 555 South Alamo, San Antonio, Texas 
78205.
    Agenda: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 42 CFR 102-3.140 
through 102-3.165, and the availability of space this meeting is open 
to the public. The purpose of the meeting is to obtain, review, and 
evaluate information related to the Mental Health Task Force's 
congressionally-mandated task of assessing the efficacy of mental 
health services provided to members of the Armed Forces by the 
Department of Defense. The Task Force members will publicly deliberate 
on the Elements of the Report outlined by Congress in regards to mental 
health care delivery to military service members, their families, and 
veterans. In addition to public deliberations, the Task Force will also 
conduct administrative sessions.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Following the public meeting of the 
Department of Defense Task Force on Mental Health will conduct an 
Administrative Working Meeting from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. on 17 April to 
discuss administrative matters of the Department of Defense Task Force 
on Mental Health. In addition, the Task Force, following its public and 
administrative meetings, will conduct a Preparatory Work Meeting from 1 
p.m.-5:30 p.m. on 17 April, and 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on 18 April to work on 
revisions to their draft report in preparation for deliberation by the 
Defense Health Board in open session on May 4, 2007. Both the 
Administrative and Preparatory Work Meetings will be held at the 
Marriott Plaza, 555 South Alamo, San Antonio, Texas 78205. Pursuant to 
41 CFR 102-3.160, both the Administrative and Preparation Work Meetings 
will be closed to the public.
    Any member of the public wishing to provide input to the Task Force 
should submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102-
3.140(c), section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and 
the procedures described in this notice. Written statements should be 
no longer than two type-written pages and must 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. Written statements may be submitted to the 
address listed below or by FAX to 703-681-3321. Statements may also be 
sent by e-mail to [email protected].
    Individuals submitting a written statement may submit their 
statement to the Designated Federal Officer at any point, however, if a 
written statement is not received at lease 10 calendar days prior to 
the meeting, which is the subject of this notice, then it may not be 
provided to or considered by the Task Force.
    The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions 
with the Task Force Co-chairs, and ensure they are provided to members 
of the Task Force before the meeting that is the subject of this 
notice. After reviewing the written comments, the Co-chairs and the 
Designated Federal Officer may choose to invite the submitter of the 
comments to orally present their issue during an open portion of this 
meeting.
    The Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Task Force 
co-chairs may, if desired, allot a specific amount of time for members 
of the public to present their issues for review and discussion by the 
Task Force.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colonel Roger Gibson, Executive 
Secretary, Defense Health Board, Skyline One, 5205 Leesburg Pike, Suite 
810, Falls Church, VA 22041, (703) 681-3279, ext. 123.


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    Dated: March 26, 2007
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 07-1561 Filed 3-27-07; 10:37 am]
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