[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 135 (Friday, July 13, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41384-41385]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-17111]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Board of Regents of the Uniformed Services University of the 
Health Sciences

AGENCY: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), 
Department of Defense.

ACTION: Quarterly Meeting Notice.

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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 
1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Government in the 
Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), this notice announces 
the following meeting of the Board of Regents of the Uniformed Services 
University of the Health Sciences.

DATES: 
Tuesday, August 14, 2012.
    8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Open Session).
    11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Closed Session).

ADDRESSES: Everett Alvarez Jr. Board of Regents Room (D3001), Uniformed 
Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, 
Bethesda, Maryland 20814.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janet S. Taylor, Designated Federal 
Officer, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814; telephone 
301-295-3066. Ms. Taylor can also provide base access procedures.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Purpose of the Meeting: Meetings of the Board of Regents assure 
that USU operates in the best traditions of academia. An outside Board 
is necessary for institutional accreditation.
    Agenda: The actions that will take place include the approval of 
minutes from the Board of Regents Meeting held May 18, 2012; 
recommendations regarding the approval of faculty appointments and 
promotions in the School of Medicine and the Graduate School of 
Nursing; and recommendations regarding the

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awarding of master's and doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences 
and public health. The President, USU will present a report and Regents 
will also receive information from both academic and administrative 
University officials. These actions are necessary for the University to 
pursue its mission, which is to provide outstanding health care 
practitioners and scientists to the uniformed services.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to Federal statute and regulations 
(5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165) and 
the availability of space, most of the meeting is open to the public. 
Seating is on a first-come basis. Members of the public wishing to 
attend the meeting should contact Janet S. Taylor at the address and 
phone number in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. The closed portion of 
this meeting is authorized by 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) as the subject matter 
involves personal and private observations.
    Written Statements: Interested persons may submit a written 
statement for consideration by the Board of Regents. Individuals 
submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the 
Designated Federal Officer at the address in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT. If such statement is not received at least 10 calendar days 
prior to the meeting, it may not be provided to or considered by the 
Board of Regents until its next open meeting. The Designated Federal 
Officer will review all timely submissions with the Board of Regents 
Chairman and ensure such submissions are provided to Board of Regents 
Members before the meeting. After reviewing the written comments, 
submitters may be invited to orally present their issues during the 
August 2012 meeting or at a future meeting.

    Dated: July 10, 2012.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2012-17111 Filed 7-12-12; 8:45 am]
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