[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 152 (Wednesday, August 7, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 48151]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-18978]


-----------------------------------------------------------------------

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Health Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting

AGENCY: Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Meeting notice.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------

SUMMARY: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 
U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR Sec.  102-3.150, a Defense 
Health Board (DHB) meeting is announced.

DATES:

August 19, 2013

8:00 a.m.-8:45 a.m. (Administrative Working Meeting)
9:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. (Open Session)
12:15 p.m.-1:00 p.m. (Administrative Working Meeting)
1:00 p.m.-5:15 p.m. (Open Session)

August 20, 2013

8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (Administrative Working Meeting)

ADDRESSES: Marriott Annapolis Waterfront, Chesapeake Ballroom North & 
Center, 80 Compromise Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Director of the Defense Health 
Board is Ms. Christine Bader, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, 
Falls Church, Virginia 22042, (703) 681-6653, Fax: (703) 681-3317, 
[email protected]. For meeting information, please contact 
Ms. Kendal Brown, 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, 
Virginia 22042, [email protected], (703) 681-6670, Fax: 
(703) 681-3317.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Additional information, including the agenda 
and electronic registration, is available at the DHB Web site, http://www.health.mil/dhb/.

Purpose of the Meeting

    The purpose of the meeting is to address and deliberate pending and 
new issues before the Board.

Agenda

    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 DHB meeting is open to 
the public from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on 
August 19, 2013. On August 19, 2013, the DHB will receive briefings 
from the Department to include an update on the Department's 
implementation of the recommendations from the Dover Port Mortuary 
Independent Review Subcommittee report, and briefings on the Integrated 
Mental Health Strategy and the Dual Loyalties of Military Medical 
Providers. The Board will vote on proposed recommendations regarding 
the implications of trends in overweight and obesity in America for the 
DoD and the report on the Deployment Health Clinical Center follow up 
review. Additionally, the Board will receive briefings on the progress 
being made by the subcommittees on the sustainment and advancement of 
amputee care, deployment pulmonary health and the dual loyalties of 
military medical providers.

Public's Accessibility to the Meeting

    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, this meeting is open to 
the public. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis.

Special Accommodations

    Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public 
meeting should contact Ms. Kendal Brown at least five (5) business days 
prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Written Statements

    Any member of the public wishing to provide comments to the DHB may 
do so in accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140 and section 
10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, and the procedures 
described in this notice.
    Individuals desiring to provide comments to the DHB may do so by 
submitting a written statement to the DHB Designated Federal Officer 
(DFO) (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). 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.
    If the written statement is not received at least five (5) business 
days prior to the meeting, the DFO may choose to postpone consideration 
of the statement until the next open meeting.
    The DFO will review all timely submissions with the DHB President 
and ensure they are provided to members of the DHB before the meeting 
that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, 
the President and the DFO may choose to invite the submitter to orally 
present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a 
future meeting. The DFO, in consultation with the DHB President, may 
allot time for members of the public to present their issues for review 
and discussion by the Defense Health Board.
    Due to difficulties finalizing the meeting agenda for the scheduled 
meeting of August 19-20, 2013, of the Defense Health Board the 
requirements of 41 CFR 102-3.150(a) were not met. Accordingly, the 
Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of Defense, 
pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day 
notification requirement.

    Dated: August 1, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2013-18978 Filed 8-6-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 5001-06-P