[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 172 (Friday, September 4, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 53505-53506]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-22062]


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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 two days of 
meetings of the National Commission on the Future of the Army (``the 
Commission''). The meetings will be partially closed to the public.

DATES: Date of the Closed Meeting: Wednesday, September 16, 2015, from 
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Date of the Open Meeting: Thursday, September 17, 2015, from 9:30 
a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Address of Closed Meeting, September 16, 2015: Rm. 12110, 
5th Floor, Zachary Taylor Building, 2530 Crystal Dr., Arlington, VA 
22202.
    Address of Open Meeting, September 17, 2015: Polk Conference Room, 
Room 12158, James Polk Building, 2521 S. Clark St., Arlington, VA 
22202.

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: Due to circumstances beyond the control of 
the Designated Federal Officer and the Department of Defense, the 
National Commission on the Future of the Army was unable to provide 
public notification of its meeting of September 16-17, as required by 
41 CFR 102-3.150(a). 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. 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 Meetings

    During the closed meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, the 
Commission will receive a classified interim report from the Aviation 
Subcommittee National Commission on the Future of the Army and engage 
in discussion on the preparation for the classified table top war game 
in October.
    During the open meeting on Thursday, September 17, 2015, the 
Commission will hear subcommittee interim reports, engage in 
discussions on DoD's Role in State and National Crisis, the Public will 
have the opportunity to provide verbal comments, and immediately 
afterwards the Commission will discuss topics raised during the 
subcommittee, presentations and public comment session.

Agendas

    September 16, 2015--Closed Hearing: The Commission will hear a 
classified subcommittee interim report from members of the aviation 
subcommittee discussing cost and sufficiency analysis of aviation 
restructuring initiative alternatives, the Commission Staff will 
provide a classified overview of preparation for the upcoming war game 
seminar where a scenario of the current war plans will be selected and 
applied to the war game's analytical framework. The warplan selected 
will undergo a classified force structure analysis. All presentations 
and resulting discussion are classified.
    September 17, 2015--Open Hearing: The Commission will hear 
subcommittee interim reports, testimony from the National Governor's 
Association on the relationship between Governors and Defense during 
state crisis, testimony from the Federal Emergency Management Agency on 
DoD's support to civil authorities, and comments from members of the 
public. Immediately afterwards, the Commission will discuss topics 
raised during the subcommittee, presentations and public comment 
session.

Meeting Accessibility

    In accordance with applicable law, 5 U.S.C. 552b(c), and 41 CFR 
102-3.155, the DoD has determined that the portion of the meeting 
scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2015, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 
p.m. will be closed to the public. Specifically, the Assistant Deputy 
Chief Management Officer, with the coordination of the DoD FACA 
Attorney, has determined in writing that this portion of the meeting 
will be closed to the public because it will discuss matters covered by 
5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1).
    Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165 and the availability 
of space, the meeting scheduled for September 17, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. 
to 12:00 p.m. at the James Polk Building is open to the public. Seating 
is limited and pre-registration is strongly encouraged. Media 
representatives are also encouraged to register. Members of the media 
must comply with the rules of photography and video filming in the 
James Polk Building. The closest public parking facility is located in 
the basement and along the streets. Visitors will be required to 
present one form of photograph identification. Visitors to the James 
Polk Office Building will be screened by a magnetometer, and all items 
that are permitted inside the building will be screened by an x-ray 
device. Visitors should keep their belongings with them at all times. 
The following items are strictly prohibited in the James Polk Office 
Building: 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.

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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 and/or closed 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 Tuesday, September 15, 2015, will be provided to the 
Commission before the September 17, 2015, meeting. Comments received 
after Tuesday, September 15, 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, fifteen minutes will be reserved 
for individuals or interest groups to address the Commission on 
September 17, 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, September 17, 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: September 1, 2015.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2015-22062 Filed 9-3-15; 8:45 am]
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