[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 37 (Monday, February 27, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11918-11919]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-03721]


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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

[Notice-WWICC-2017-01; Docket No. 2017-0003; Sequence 1]


World War One Centennial Commission; Notification of Change to 
Upcoming Public Advisory Meeting

AGENCY: World War One Centennial Commission.

ACTION: Meeting notice.

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SUMMARY: Notice of this meeting is being provided according to the 
requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 
10(a)(2). This notice provides the schedule and agenda for the March 
22, 2017 meeting of the World War One Centennial Commission (the 
Commission). The meeting is open to the public via telephone, first 
come, first served.

DATES: Effective: February 27, 2017.

MEETING DATE:  The meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 
starting at 10:00 a.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time (EDST), and ending 
no later than 2:00 p.m., EDST. The meeting will be held via 
teleconference. The meeting will be open for the public to dial in on a 
first come first served basis by dialing 712-432-1001 and entering 
Access Code: 474845614#. Note this is not a toll-free number.
    Written Comments may be submitted to the Commission and will be 
made part of the permanent record of the Commission. Comments must be 
received by 5:00 p.m., Eastern Daylight Saving Time (EDST), on March 
17, 2017, and may be provided by email to 
[email protected]. Contact Daniel S. Dayton at 
[email protected] to register to comment during the 
meeting's 30-minute public comment period.
    Registered speakers/organizations will be allowed five minutes and 
will need to provide written copies of their presentations. Requests to 
comment, together with presentations for the meeting, must be received 
by 5:00 p.m., EDST, on Friday, March 17, 2017. Please contact Mr. 
Dayton at the email address above to obtain meeting materials.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Daniel S. Dayton, Designated Federal 
Officer, World War 1 Centennial Commission, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue 
NW., 123, Washington, DC 20004-2608, at 202-380-0725 (note: this is not 
a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

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Background

    The World War One Centennial Commission was established by Public 
Law 112-272 (as amended), as a commission to ensure a suitable 
observance of the centennial of World War I, to provide for the 
designation of memorials to the service of members of the United States 
Armed Forces in World War I, and for other purposes. Under this 
authority, the Committee will plan, develop, and execute programs, 
projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I, 
encourage private organizations and State and local governments to 
organize and participate in activities commemorating the centennial of 
World War I, facilitate and coordinate activities throughout the United 
States relating to the centennial of World War I, serve as a 
clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about 
events and plans for the centennial of World War I, and develop 
recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the 
centennial of World War I. The Commission does not have an 
appropriation and operates solely on donated funds.
    Agenda: Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

Old Business

     Acceptance of minutes of last meeting.
     Public Comment Period.

New Business

     Executive Director's Report--Mr. Dayton.
     Financial Committee Report--Vice Chair Fountain.
     Fundraising Report--Ambassador Sedgwick.
     Memorial Report--Vice Chair Fountain.
     Education Report--Dr. O'Connell.
     Endorsements--(RFS)--Dr. Seefried.
     International Report--Dr. Seefried.
     Report on April 6 Event--Dr. Seefried.
     Other Business.
     Chairman's Report.
     Set Next Meeting.
     Motion to Adjourn.

    Dated: February 13, 2017.
Daniel S. Dayton,
Designated Federal Official, World War I Centennial Commission.
[FR Doc. 2017-03721 Filed 2-24-17; 8:45 am]
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