[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 214 (Tuesday, November 5, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 66342-66343]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-26392]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery (ACANC)

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of open committee 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 (U. S. C. 552b, as amended) and 41 Code of the Federal Regulations 
(CFR 102-3. 140 through 160), the Department of the Army announces the 
following committee meeting:
    Name of Committee: Advisory Committee on Arlington National 
Cemetery.
    Date of Meeting: Tuesday, November 19, 2013.
    Time of Meeting: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
    Place of Meeting: Women in Military Service for America Memorial, 
Conference Room, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA.
    Proposed Agenda: Review and discuss the Section 60 Mementos Pilot 
Program, highlights of upcoming events for the 50th Commemoration of 
the interment of John F. Kennedy and 150th anniversary of Arlington 
National Cemetery, and the status of expansion projects.
    Public's Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b 
and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, and the availability of space, 
this meeting is open to the public. Seating is on a first-come basis.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Renea C. Yates; Designated Federal 
Officer; [email protected] or 703-614-1248.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The following topics are on the agenda for 
discussion:

[cir] Army National Cemeteries operational update
[cir] Memorial requests consultation IAW PL 112-154
[cir] Subcommittee Activities:
     ``Honor'' Subcommittee: independent recommendations of 
methods to address the long-term future of Arlington National Cemetery, 
including how best to extend the active burials and on what ANC should 
focus once all available space has been used.
     ``Remember'' Subcommittee: recommendations on preserving 
the marble components of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, including the 
cracks in the large marble

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sarcophagus, the adjacent marble slabs, and the potential replacement 
of the marble stone for the sarcophagus already gifted to the Army.
     ``Explore'' Subcommittee: recommendations on Section 60 
Mementos study and improving the quality of visitors' experiences, now 
and for generations to come.

    The Committee's mission is to provide the Secretary of Defense, 
through the Secretary of the Army, independent advice and 
recommendations on Arlington National Cemetery, including, but not 
limited to:
    a. Management and operational issues, including bereavement 
practices;
    b. Plans and strategies for addressing long-term governance 
challenges;
    c. Resource planning and allocation; and
    d. Any other matters relating to Arlington National Cemetery that 
the Committee's co-chairs, in consultation with the Secretary of the 
Army, may decide to consider.
    Filing Written Statement: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140d, the 
Committee is not obligated to allow the public to speak; however, 
interested persons may submit a written statement or a request to speak 
for consideration by the Committee. Written statements must be received 
by the Designated Federal Officer at the following address: Advisory 
Committee on Arlington National Cemetery, ATTN: Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO) (Ms. Yates), Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, 
Virginia 22211 not later than 5:00 p.m., Thursday, November 14, 2013. 
Written statements received after this date may not be provided to or 
considered by the Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery 
until the next open meeting. The Designated Federal Officer will review 
all timely submissions with the Committee Chairperson and ensure they 
are provided to the members of the Advisory Committee on Arlington 
National Cemetery.

Brenda S. Bowen,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2013-26392 Filed 11-4-13; 8:45 am]
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