[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 96 (Monday, May 19, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28746-28747]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-11514]


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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

[Docket No. DHS-2014-0002]


Meeting: Homeland Security Advisory Council

AGENCY: The Office of Policy, DHS.

ACTION: Notice of partially closed Federal advisory committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Advisory Council (HSAC) will meet in 
person and by phone June 5, 2014. Members of the public may participate 
in person or by listen-only conference call. The meeting will be 
partially closed to the public.

DATES: The HSAC will meet Thursday, June 5, 2014, from 1:45 p.m. to 
5:30 p.m. EDT. The meeting will be open to the public from 1:45 p.m. to 
3:45 p.m. Please note that the meeting may close early if the Council 
has completed its business. The portion from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. will 
be closed to the public.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the United States Coast Guard 
Headquarters in Washington, DC. All visitors are processed through the 
Visitor Processing Center at Gate 4, located at the end of Golden 
Raintree Drive that intersects with Firth Sterling Avenue SE.
    Written public comments prior to the meeting must be received by 
May 30, 2014. Written public comments after the meeting must be 
identified by Docket No. DHS-2014-0002 and may be submitted by one of 
the following methods:
     Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov. 
Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
     Email: [email protected]. Include docket number in the 
subject line of the message.
     Fax: (202) 282-9207.
     Mail: Homeland Security Advisory Council, Department of 
Homeland Security, Mailstop 0445, 245 Murray Lane SW., Washington, DC 
20528.
    Instructions: All submissions received must include the phrases 
``Department of Homeland Security'' and ``DHS-2014-0002''. Comments 
received will be posted without alteration at http://www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided.
    Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or 
comments received by the DHS Homeland Security Advisory Council, go to 
http://www.regulations.gov, search ``DHS-2014-0002,'' ``Open Docket 
Folder'' and provide your comments.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mike Miron at [email protected] or at 
(202) 447-3135.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice of this meeting is given under 
Section 10(a) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 
92-463 (5 U.S.C. App.) requires each FACA committee meeting to be open 
to the public.
    The HSAC provides organizationally independent, strategic, timely, 
specific, and actionable advice and recommendations for the 
consideration of the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security 
on matters related to homeland security. The Council is comprised of 
leaders of local law enforcement, first responders, state and local 
government, the private sector, and academia.
    The HSAC will meet in open session between 1:45 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. 
The HSAC will receive observations and remarks from DHS senior 
leadership, and swear in new HSAC members. Members will discuss the 
following: Improving Security and Resilience of Cyberspace and Critical 
Infrastructure, the Homeland Security strategic environment, trade and 
travel facilitation, and performance improvement. Members will also 
receive a report from the HSAC Faith-based Security and Communications 
Subcommittee.
    The HSAC will meet in closed session between 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. 
to receive sensitive operational information from senior DHS 
leadership. This information regards threats to our homeland, 
specifically operational updates on the Transportation Security 
Administration's (TSA) aviation security program, immigration 
enforcement efforts, and ongoing domestic efforts towards countering 
violent extremism.
    Basis for Partial-Closure: In accordance with Section 10(d) of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, this meeting has been determined to 
require partial-closure. The disclosure of the information relayed 
would be detrimental to the public interest for the following reasons:
    The HSAC will receive briefings on the current threat environment 
from DHS officials as well as operational updates for the 
Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) aviation security 
program, and immigration enforcement efforts. This will include lessons 
learned and enhanced security measures associated with operations and 
management. Public disclosure of this information would provide 
terrorists and other adversaries with guidelines to thwart the 
Department's strategic initiatives. Under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(9)(B), 
disclosure of these techniques and procedures could frustrate the 
successful implementation of protective measures designed to keep our 
country safe. Members will also be provided a briefing from DHS 
officials on countering violent extremism (CVE) efforts being made 
domestically. Under 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(7)(E), disclosure of that 
information could reveal investigative techniques and procedures not 
generally available to the public, allowing terrorists and those with 
interests against the United States to circumvent the law.
    The closed session briefings involve information that, if publicly 
disclosed, will likely inhibit the government's ability to implement 
potential changes to aviation security and internal DHS management 
directives. The meeting will address current threats to our homeland 
security, the strategic implementation plan to counter extremism 
domestically, and provide an operational overview of the Transportation 
Security Administration's (TSA) aviation security as well as 
immigration enforcement efforts. These briefings will concern matters 
sensitive to homeland security within the meaning of 5 U.S.C. 
552b(c)(7)(E) and (c)(9)(B).
    Participation: Members of the public will have two options for 
participation: Listen-only mode conference call or in person. All data 
for both the teleconference and on-site participation options must be 
provided no later than 5 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 30, 2014.
    Teleconference Participation: Members of the public may register 
via email at [email protected]. You are required to provide your full 
legal name, company/agency affiliation, email address and phone number.
    On-Site Participation: Due to limited availability of seating, 
admittance will be on a first-come first-served basis. Participants 
attending the meeting at the United States Coast Guard Headquarters 
will contact Mike Miron or HSAC Staff by phone only at (202) 447-3135. 
You are required to provide your full legal name, date of birth, social 
security number, citizenship status, and company/agency affiliation. 
The public may only access the facility via public transportation and 
must remain under escort on the premises throughout the entire public 
session. Members of the public will meet promptly at 1 p.m. at the 
Visitor Processing Center for badging and escorting to the conference 
facility. Late arrivals will not be permitted access to the facility.
    Facility Access: You are required to present a valid original 
government issued ID; State Driver's License or Non-Driver's 
Identification Card, U.S. Government Common Access Card (CAC), Military 
Identification Card or Person Identification Verification Card; U.S. 
Passport or Passport Card, Foreign Passport; U.S. Border Crossing Card, 
Permanent Resident Card or Alien Registration Card; or Native American 
Tribal Document.
    Identification of Services for Individuals with Disabilities: For 
information on facilities or services for individuals with 
disabilities, or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact 
the HSAC as soon as possible.

    Dated: May 13, 2014.
Erin O'Connor,
Executive Director, Homeland Security Advisory Council, DHS.
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