[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 247 (Friday, December 23, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 94343-94344]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-30983]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery, Honor 
Subcommittee and the Remember and Explore Subcommittee Meeting Notice

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of open subcommittee meetings.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is publishing this notice to 
announce the following Federal advisory subcommittee meetings of the 
Honor Subcommittee and the Remember and Explore Subcommittee of the 
Advisory Committee on Arlington National Cemetery (ACANC). These 
meetings are open to the public. For more information about the 
Committee and the Subcommittees, please visit http://www.arlingtoncemetery.mil/AboutUs/FocusAreas.aspx.

DATES: The Honor Subcommittee will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 
and the Remember and Explore Subcommittee will meet from 1:00 p.m. to 
2:30 p.m. on Monday, January 23, 2017.

ADDRESSES: Arlington National Cemetery Welcome Center, Conference Room, 
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Timothy Keating; Designated 
Federal Officer (Alternate) for the Committee and the Subcommittees, in 
writing at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA 22211, or by 
email at [email protected], or by phone at 1-877-907-8585.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This subcommittee meeting is being held 
under the provisions of 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 102-3.150).
    Purpose of the Meetings: The Advisory Committee on Arlington 
National Cemetery is an independent Federal advisory committee 
chartered to provide the Secretary of the Army independent advice and

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recommendations on Arlington National Cemetery, including, but not 
limited to, cemetery administration, the erection of memorials at the 
cemetery, and master planning for the cemetery. The Secretary of the 
Army may act on the committee's advice and recommendations. The primary 
purpose of the Honor Subcommittee is to provide 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, the 
placement of commemorative monuments and the manner in which to ensure 
the living history of the cemetery is preserved. The primary purpose of 
the Remember & Explore Subcommittee is improving the quality of 
visitors' experiences, now and for generations to come, to review and 
provide recommendations on preserving and caring for the marble 
components of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier (TUS), and reviewing 
proposed commemorative monuments requested for placement in the 
cemetery.
    Proposed Agenda: The Honor Subcommittee will receive an update on 
the ANC Administrative building renovation plan, continue discussions 
with VSO and MSO regarding preserving the life of active burials, and 
the Army's Report to Congress as required by Public Law 114-158. The 
Remember and Explore Subcommittee will receive information about VA 
procedures to capture data to measure family satisfaction with VA 
service, a presentation regarding ANC notable gravesites, and receive 
an update to ANC Amphitheater repairs.
    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. 
The Arlington National Cemetery conference room is readily accessible 
to and usable by persons with disabilities. For additional information 
about public access procedures, contact Mr. Timothy Keating, the 
subcommittee's Alternate Designated Federal Officer, at the email 
address or telephone number listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT section.
    Written Comments and Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) 
and 102-3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments 
or statements to the subcommittee, in response to the stated agenda of 
the open meeting or in regard to the subcommittee's mission in general. 
Written comments or statements should be submitted to Mr. Timothy 
Keating, the subcommittee's Alternate Designated Federal Officer, via 
electronic mail, the preferred mode of submission, at the address 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Each page of the 
comment or statement must include the author's name, title or 
affiliation, address, and daytime phone number. Written comments or 
statements being submitted in response to the agenda set forth in this 
notice must be received by the Designated Federal Officer at least 
seven business days prior to the meeting to be considered by the 
subcommittee. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely 
submitted written comments or statements with the subcommittee 
Chairperson, and ensure the comments are provided to all members of the 
subcommittee before the meeting. Written comments or statements 
received after this date may not be provided to the subcommittee until 
its next meeting. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140d, the subcommittee is 
not obligated to allow the public to speak or otherwise address the 
subcommittee during the meeting. However, interested persons may submit 
a written statement or a request to speak for consideration by the 
subcommittee. After reviewing any written statements or requests 
submitted, the subcommittee Chairperson and the Designated Federal 
Officer may choose to invite certain submitters to present their 
comments verbally during the open portion of this meeting or at a 
future meeting. The Designated Federal Officer in consultation with the 
subcommittee Chairperson, may allot a specific amount of time for 
submitters to present their comments verbally.

Brenda S. Bowen,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-30983 Filed 12-22-16; 8:45 am]
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