[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 188 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60089-60090]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-24429]


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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, DoD announces that the 
Defense Health Board (DHB) will meet November 1 and 2, 2010, in 
Arlington, VA.

DATES: The meeting will be held on the following dates and times--

November 1, 2010

8 a.m.-8:45 a.m. (Closed, Administrative Working Meeting)
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Open Session)
12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. (Closed, Administrative Working Meeting)
1:30 p.m.-5 p.m. (Open Session)

November 2, 2010

8 a.m.-8:45 a.m. (Closed, Administrative Working Meeting)
9 a.m.-11:45 a.m. (Open Session)
11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. (Closed, Administrative Working Meeting)
12:45 p.m.-2 p.m. (Open Session)

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Key Bridge Marriott, 1401 
Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Christine Bader, Director, Defense 
Health Board, Five Skyline Place, 5111 Leesburg Pike, Suite 810, Falls 
Church, Virginia 22041-3206, (703) 681-8448, Ext. 1215, Fax: (703) 681-
3317, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information, agenda updates,

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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.

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 November 1 and 2, 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, Psychotropic Medication and Complementary and Alternative 
Medicine Use Work Groups, and Military Occupational/Environmental 
Health and Medical Surveillance. Additionally, the Board will receive 
information briefings regarding Walter Reed National Military Medical 
Center, Joint Pathology Center, the National Intrepid Center of 
Excellence, the Department of Defense H5N1 Influenza Report, and 
Department of Defense Response to Evidence-Based Metrics 
Recommendations. The Board will vote on recommendations regarding 
proposed revisions to fluid resuscitation in tactical evacuation care.
    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 Defense Health Board 
meeting on November 1, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 
p.m. to 5 p.m. and November 2, 2010 from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 
12:45 p.m. to 2 p.m. is open to the public.

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 statements 
should address the following details: 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.
    Written statements may be mailed to the address under FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT, e-mailed to [email protected] or faxed to (703) 681-
3317.

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 October 22, 2010.

    Dated: September 24, 2010.
Mitchell S. Bryman,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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