[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 225 (Tuesday, November 24, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61337-61338]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-28173]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Health Board (DHB) Meeting; DoD Task Force on the 
Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

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, and in 
accordance with section 10(a)(2) of Public Law, the following meeting 
is announced:
    Name of Committee: DoD Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide by 
Members of the Armed Forces, a subcommittee of the Defense Health Board 
(DHB).
    Dates: December 15, 2009 (subject to the availability of space, the 
meeting is open to the public).
    Times: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
    Place of Meeting: Bethesda Marriott, 5151 Pooks Hill Road, 
Bethesda, MD 20814.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to receive 
briefings regarding current Service efforts related to the 
investigation of suicides among members of the Armed Services.

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    Agenda: On December 15, 2009, the DoD Task Force on the Prevention 
of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces will receive briefings from 
Service experts and others related to their procedures on 
investigations within the safety and risk management areas. Task Force 
members will also receive briefings on the processes used by the 
Services in conducting suicide investigations.
    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 
102-3.165 and subject availability of space, the DoD Task Force on the 
Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces meeting December 
15, 2009 is open to the public. Any member of the public wishing to 
provide input to the Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide by Members 
of the Armed Forces should submit a written statement in accordance 
with 41 CFR 102-3.140(c) and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act, and the procedures described in this notice. Written 
statement should be not longer than two type-written pages and must 
address the following detail: 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.
    Individuals desiring to submit a written statement may do so 
through the Board's Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the address 
under FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. However, if the written 
statement is not received at least 10 calendar days prior to the 
meeting, which is subject to this notice, then it may not be provided 
to or considered by the Task Force on the Prevention of Suicide by 
Members of the Armed Forces until the next open meeting.
    The DFO will review all timely submissions with the Task Force on 
the Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces Co-
Chairpersons, and ensure they are provided to members of the Task Force 
before the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the 
written comments, the Co-Chairpersons 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 or at a 
future meeting.
    The DFO, in consultation with the Task Force on the Prevention of 
Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces Co-Chairpersons, 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 on the 
Prevention of Suicide by Member of the Armed Forces.
    Additional information, agenda updates, and meeting registration 
are available online at the Defense Health Board Web site, http://www.ha.osd.mil/dhb. The public is encouraged to register for the 
meeting. If special accommodations are required to attend (sign 
language, wheelchair accessibility) please contact Ms. Severine Bennett 
at (202) 374-5755 or [email protected] by December 1, 2009.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Col. JoAnne McPherson, Executive 
Secretary, DoD Task Force on Suicide Prevention by Members of the Armed 
Forces, Three Skyline Place, 5201 Leesburg Pike, Suite 400, Falls 
Church, Virginia 22041, (703) 824-7007, Fax: (703) 824-3832, 
[email protected].
    Written statements may be sent to the mailing address under this 
caption, e-mailed to: [email protected], or faxed to: (703) 681-3317.

    Dated: November 19, 2009.
Mitchell S. Bryman,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E9-28173 Filed 11-23-09; 8:45 am]
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