[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 26, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4051-4052]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-1480]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


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

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 DoD Task Force on 
the Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces (hereafter, 
Task Force) will meet on February 11, 2010, to gather information 
pertaining to suicide and suicide prevention programs for members of 
the Armed Services. Subject to the availability of space, the meeting 
is open to the public.

DATES: The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on February 11, 
2010.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott, 
235 E Main Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510.
    Written statements may be mailed to the address under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT, e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to (703) 681-
3317.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Col. JoAnne McPherson, Executive 
Secretary, DoD Task Force on Suicide Prevention by Members of the Armed 
Forces, One Skyline Place, 5205 Leesburg Pike, Suite 810, Falls Church, 
Virginia 22041-3206, (703) 681-3279, ext. 162, Fax: (703) 681-3317, 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Agenda

    On February 11, 2010, the Task Force will receive briefings from 
community-based experts concerning efforts related to suicide and 
suicide prevention programs. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 
41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and subject to availability of 
space, the meeting is open to the public.
    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.

Written Statements

    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) 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) (see 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 until the next open meeting.
    The DFO will review all timely submissions with the Task Force 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 DFO 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 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.

Special Accommodations

    If special accommodations are required to attend (sign language, 
wheelchair accessibility) please contact Ms. Severine Bennett at (202) 
374-5755 or [email protected] by February 1, 2010.

    Dated: January 21, 2010.
Mitchell S. Bryman,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2010-1480 Filed 1-25-10; 8:45 am]
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