[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 67 (Thursday, April 8, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17903-17904]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-7964]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Federal Advisory Committee; Defense Health Board (DHB) 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 Defense Health 
Board (DHB) announces that it will meet on June 8 and 9, 2010. Subject 
to the availability of space, the meeting is open to the public on June 
8 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m.

DATES: The meeting will be held:

June 8, 2010

7:30 a.m.-9:15 a.m. (Closed, Administrative Working Meeting).
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Open Session).
12:30 p.m.-1:45 p.m. (Closed, Administrative Working Meeting).
1:45 p.m.-5 p.m. (Open Session).

June 9, 2010

8 a.m.-2 p.m. (Closed Session).

ADDRESSES: The June 8 meeting will be held at the Sheraton National 
Hotel, 900 South Orme Street, Arlington, VA 22204.
    The June 9 meeting will be held at the Industrial College of the 
Armed Forces, Fort McNair, Washington, DC.
    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: Commander Edmond F. Feeks, Executive 
Secretary, Defense Health Board, Five Skyline Place, 5111 Leesburg 
Pike, Suite 810, Falls Church, Virginia 22041-3206, (703) 681-8448, 
EXT. 1228, Fax: (703) 681-3317, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

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Purpose of the Meeting

    The purpose of the meeting is to address and deliberate pending and 
new Board issues and provide briefings for Board members on topics 
related to ongoing Board business.

Agenda

    On June 8, 2010, the DHB will receive briefings on military health 
needs and priorities. The following Defense Health Board Subcommittees 
will present updates to the Board: Department of Defense Task Force on 
the Prevention of Suicide by Members of the Armed Forces and the 
Military Occupational/Environmental Health and Medical Surveillance 
Subcommittee. Additionally, the Board will receive briefs regarding 
Convalescent Plasma Therapy, DoD Operations, and the Defense and 
Veterans Pain Management Initiative. The Board may also vote on issues 
presented by the Psychological Health External Advisory Subcommittee 
and the Trauma and Injury Subcommittee.
    Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.155, in the 
interest of national security, the Department of Defense has determined 
that the meeting on June 9, 2010 will be closed to the public. The 
Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), in consultation 
with the Office of the DoD General Counsel, has determined in writing 
that the public interest requires that the session on June 9, 2010 be 
closed to the public because it will concern matters listed in section 
552b(c)(1) of title 5, United States Code. Specifically, the 
information presented meets criteria established by an executive order 
to be kept secret in the interest of national defense and foreign 
policy.
    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 Defense Health 
Board meeting from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:45 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
on June 8, 2010 is open to the public. The public is encouraged to 
register for the meeting.
    Additional information, agenda updates, and meeting registration 
are available online at the Defense Health Board Web site, http://www.health.mil/dhb/default.cfm.

Written Statements

    Any member of the public wishing to provide input to the Defense 
Health Board 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 no 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 (see FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT) at any point. 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 Defense Health Board until the next open meeting.
    The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely submissions 
with the Defense Health Board Chairperson, and ensure they are provided 
to members of the Defense Health Board before the meeting that is 
subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the 
Chairperson 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 Designated Federal Officer, in consultation with the Defense 
Health Board Chairperson, may, if desired, allot a specific amount of 
time for members of the public to present their issues for review and 
discussion by the Defense Health Board.

Special Accommodations

    If special accommodations are required to attend (sign language, 
wheelchair accessibility) please contact Ms. Lisa Jarrett at (703) 681-
8448 ext. 1280 by May 28, 2010.

    Dated: April 5, 2010.
Mitchell S. Bryman,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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