[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 135 (Monday, July 14, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Page 40304]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-16009]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Board of Regents of the Uniformed Services University of the 
Health Sciences

AGENCY: Department of Defense; Uniformed Services University of the 
Health Sciences (USUHS).

ACTION: Quarterly Meeting Notice.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 
1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Sunshine in the 
Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), this notice 
announces the following meeting of the Board of Regents of the 
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.

DATES: Tuesday, August 5, 2008. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Open Session). 1 p.m. 
to 3 p.m. (Closed Session).

ADDRESSES: Board of Regents Conference Room (D3001), Uniformed Services 
University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, 
Maryland 20814.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet S. Taylor, Designated Federal 
Officer, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814; telephone 
301-295-3066. Ms Taylor can also provide base access procedures.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    Purpose of the Meeting: Meetings of the Board of Regents assure 
that USUHS operates in the best traditions of academia. An outside 
Board is necessary for institutional accreditation.
    Agenda: The actions that will take place include the approval of 
minutes from the Board of Regents Meeting held May 16, 2008; acceptance 
of administrative reports; approval of faculty appointments and 
promotions; and the awarding of masters and doctoral degrees in the 
biomedical sciences and public health. The President, USUHS; Dean, 
USUHS School of Medicine; Dean, USUHS Graduate School of Nursing; 
Commander, USUHS Brigade; and the President of the USUHS Faculty Senate 
will also present reports. These actions are necessary for the 
University to pursue its mission, which is to provide outstanding 
health care practitioners and scientists to the uniformed services.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to Federal statute and regulations 
(5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165) and 
the availability of space, most of this meeting is open to the public. 
Seating is on a first-come basis. The closed portion of this meeting is 
authorized by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) as the subject matter involves 
personal and private observations.
    Written Statements: Interested persons may submit a written 
statement for consideration by the Board of Regents. Individuals 
submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the 
Designated Federal Officer at the address detailed above. If such 
statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the 
meeting, it may not be provided to or considered by the Board of 
Regents until its next open meeting. The Designated Federal Officer 
will review all timely submissions with the Board of Regents Chairman 
and ensure such submissions are provided to Board of Regents Members 
before the meeting. After reviewing the written comments, submitters 
may be invited to orally present their issues during the August 2008 
meeting or at a future meeting.

    Dated: July 7, 2008.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E8-16009 Filed 7-11-08; 8:45 am]
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