[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 122 (Thursday, June 25, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 36534]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-15541]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


National Commission on the Future of the Army; Notice of Federal 
Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Deputy Chief Management Officer, Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting.

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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce a meeting of the 
National Commission on the Future of the Army (``the Commission''). The 
meeting will be open to the public.

DATES: Date of the Open Meeting: Thursday, July 9, 2015, from 3 p.m. to 
5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Address of Open Meeting, July 9: Courtyard by Marriott-
Killeen, 1721 East Central Texas Expressway, Killeen, Texas 76541.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Don Tison, Designated Federal 
Officer, National Commission on the Future of the Army, 700 Army 
Pentagon, Room 3E406, Washington, DC 20310-0700, Email: 
[email protected]. Desk (703) 692-9099. Facsimile (703) 697-8242.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting will be held under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 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 102-3.150.

Purpose of Meeting

    During the open meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2015, the Commission 
will receive updates from sub-committees and hear comments from the 
public, and immediately afterwards the Commission will discuss topics 
raised during the organizational and public comment session.

Agendas

    July 9, 2015--Open Hearing: The Commission will hear verbal 
comments from Military Associations, not to exceed thirty minutes, and 
public, not to exceed five minutes, and immediately afterwards the 
Commission will discuss topics raised during the Organizational and 
public comments session.

Meeting Accessibility

    Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and the availability 
of space, the meeting scheduled for July 9, 2015 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 
at the Courtyard by Marriott-Killeen is open to the public. Seating is 
limited and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Media 
representatives are also encouraged to register. The closest public 
parking facility is located on the Hotel grounds. Visitors should keep 
their belongings with them at all times. The following items are 
strictly prohibited in the Courtyard by Marriott-Killeen Conference 
Room: Any pointed object, e.g., knitting needles and letter openers 
(pens and pencils are permitted); any bag larger than 18'' wide x 14'' 
high x 8.5'' deep; electric stun guns, martial arts weapons or devices; 
guns, replica guns, ammunition and fireworks; knives of any size; mace 
and pepper spray; razors and box cutters.

Written Comments

    Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) 
and 102-3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit 
written comments to the Commission in response to the stated agenda of 
the open meeting or the Commission's mission. The Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO) will review all submitted written statements. Written 
comments should be submitted to Mr. Donald Tison, DFO, via facsimile or 
electronic mail, the preferred modes of submission. Each page of the 
comment must include the author's name, title or affiliation, address, 
and daytime phone number. All comments received before Thursday, July 
2, 2015, will be provided to the Commission before the July 9, 2015, 
meeting. Comments received after Thursday, July 2, 2015, will be 
provided to the Commission before its next meeting. All contact 
information may be found in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT 
section.

Oral Comments

    In addition to written statements, one hour will be reserved for 
individuals or interest groups to address the Commission on July 9, 
2015. Those interested in presenting oral comments to the Commission 
must summarize their oral statement in writing and submit with their 
registration. The Commission's staff will assign time to oral 
commenters at the meeting; no more than five minutes each for 
individuals. While requests to make an oral presentation to the 
Commission will be honored on a first come, first served basis, other 
opportunities for oral comments will be provided at future meetings.

Registration

    Individuals and entities who wish to attend the public hearing and 
meeting on Thursday, July 9, 2015 are encouraged to register for the 
event with the DFO using the electronic mail and facsimile contact 
information found in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. The 
communication should include the registrant's full name, title, 
affiliation or employer, email address, day time phone number. This 
information will assist the Commission in contacting individuals should 
it decide to do so at a later date. If applicable, include written 
comments and a request to speak during the oral comment session. (Oral 
comment requests must be accompanied by a summary of your 
presentation.) Registrations and written comments should be typed.

Additional Information

    The DoD sponsor for the Commission is the Deputy Chief Management 
Officer. The Commission is tasked to submit a report, containing a 
comprehensive study and recommendations, by February 1, 2016 to the 
President of the United States and the Congressional defense 
committees. The report will contain a detailed statement of the 
findings and conclusions of the Commission, together with its 
recommendations for such legislation and administrative actions it may 
consider appropriate in light of the results of the study. The 
comprehensive study of the structure of the Army will determine 
whether, and how, the structure should be modified to best fulfill 
current and anticipated mission requirements for the Army in a manner 
consistent with available resources.

    Dated: June 19, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-15541 Filed 6-24-15; 8:45 am]
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