[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 179 (Thursday, September 17, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 47787]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-22400]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Science Board Meeting

AGENCY: Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice of advisory committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board will meet in closed session on 
October 28-29, 2009 to discuss interim finding and recommendations 
resulting from ongoing Task Force activities. The Board will also 
discuss plans for future consideration of scientific and technical 
aspects of specific strategies, tactics, and policies as they may 
affect the U.S. national defense posture and homeland security.

DATES: The meeting will be held October 28-29, 2009, and is closed to 
the public.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Pentagon, Arlington, VA.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Debra Rose, Executive Officer, 
Defense Science Board, 3140 Defense Pentagon, Room 3B888A, Washington, 
DC 20301-3140, via e-mail at [email protected], or via phone at (703) 
571-0084.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The mission of the Defense Science Board is 
to advise the Secretary of Defense and the Under Secretary of Defense 
for Acquisition, Technology and Logistics on scientific and technical 
matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of 
Defense. At this meeting, the Board will discuss interim finding and 
recommendations resulting from ongoing Task Force activities. The Board 
will also discuss plans for future consideration of scientific and 
technical aspects of specific strategies, tactics, and policies as they 
may affect the U. S. national defense posture and homeland security.
    In accordance with section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. 2) and 41 CFR 102-
3.155, the Department of Defense has determined that the Defense 
Science Board meeting will be closed to the public. Specifically, the 
Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology and Logistics), 
with the coordination of the DoD Office of General Counsel, has 
determined in writing that all sessions of these meetings will be 
closed to the public because they will be concerned throughout with 
matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1).
    Written Statements:
    Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration 
by the Defense Science Board. Individuals submitting a written 
statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal 
Official (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT), at any point, however, 
if a written statement is not received at least 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 Defense Science Board. The Designated 
Federal Official will review all timely submissions with the Defense 
Science Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided to members of 
the Defense Science Board before the meeting that is the subject of 
this notice.

    Dated: September 14, 2009.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E9-22400 Filed 9-16-09; 8:45 am]
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