[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 79 (Wednesday, April 26, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19238-19239]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-08417]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Health Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting

AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, 
Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Defense (DoD) is publishing this notice to 
announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the 
Defense Health Board, Neurological/Behavioral Health Subcommittee will 
take place.

DATES: Open to the public Tuesday, May 16, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 
p.m.

ADDRESSES: The address of the open meeting is the Defense Health 
Headquarters (DHHQ), Pavilion Salons B-C, 7700 Arlington Blvd., Falls 
Church, Virginia 22042 (escort required; see guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY 
INFORMATION, ``Public's Accessibility to the Meeting'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Juliann Althoff; Camille Gaviola, 
(703) 681-6653 (Voice), (703) 681-9539 (Facsimile), 
juliann.m.althoff.mil@mail.mil">juliann.m.althoff.mil@mail.mil (Email). [email protected] 
(Email). Mailing address is 7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls 
Church, Virginia 22042. Web site: http://www.health.mil/dhb. The most 
up-to-date changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the Web site.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being 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 102-3.140 and 102-3.150.
    Availability of Materials for the Meeting: A copy of the agenda or 
any updates to the agenda for the May 16, 2017 meeting, as well as any 
other materials presented in the meeting, may be obtained at the 
meeting.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The Department of Defense is publishing 
this notice to announce the following Federal Advisory Committee 
meeting of the Neurological/Behavioral Health Subcommittee (``the 
Subcommittee'') of the Defense Health Board (DHB). The DHB provides 
independent advice and recommendations to maximize the safety and 
quality of, as well as access to, health care for DoD health care 
beneficiaries. The Subcommittee provides recommendations and advice to 
the DHB on matters pertaining to psychological/mental health issues and 
neurological symptoms or conditions. The Subcommittee is examining 
opportunities to improve the provision of behavioral health care and 
related services for children of members of the Armed Forces to better 
promote the health of this beneficiary population. The purpose of the 
meeting is for the Subcommittee members to receive public comments 
concerning pediatric behavioral health care in the Military Health 
System during an open forum, focusing on the following:
     Evaluate the quality of and access to behavioral health 
care under the TRICARE program for children, including intensive 
outpatient and partial hospitalization services.
     Measure the impact of permanent changes of station and 
other service-related relocations on the continuity of health care 
services received by children who have special medical or behavioral 
health needs.
     Identify the extent to which children receive 
developmentally appropriate and age appropriate health care services in 
both the direct care and purchased care components.
     Evaluate whether children have ready access to specialty 
pediatric care. The DoD has invited members of the Department of 
Defense Military Family Readiness Council and the DHB Health Care 
Delivery Subcommittee to attend the meeting in their capacity as 
members of the public due to their ongoing work regarding pediatric 
health care for DoD beneficiaries.
    Agenda: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-
3.165 and subject to availability of space, the Subcommittee meeting is 
open to the public from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on May 16, 2017. The 
Subcommittee will receive public comments on pediatric-related health 
services issues. The Designated Federal Officer (DFO), in consultation 
with the Subcommittee Chair, will allot time for members of the public 
to present their issues for review and discussion, restricting speaking 
time to 2-3 minutes per person. Members of the public must sign up to 
speak (see guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ``Public Comments'').

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    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, and 41 CFR 102-
3.140 through 102-3.165 and subject to availability of space, this 
meeting is open to the public. Seating is limited and is on a first-
come basis. All members of the public who wish to attend the public 
meeting must register no later than 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 
using the electronic registration available at the following link: 
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3442415/May-16-2017-Public-Attendee-Registration or by contacting Ms. Kendal Brown at (703) 681-6670 or 
[email protected].
    Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special 
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Ms. Kendal 
Brown at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made.
    Written Statements: Any member of the public wishing to provide 
comments to the Subcommittee may do so in accordance with section 
10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 
102-3.140, and the procedures described in this notice. Written 
statements may be submitted to the DHB Alternate DFO, Ms. Camille 
Gaviola, at [email protected] and should be no longer than 
two type-written pages and include the issue, a short discussion, and a 
recommended course of action. Supporting documentation may also be 
included, to establish the appropriate historical context and to 
provide any necessary background information. If the written statement 
is not received at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting, 
the DFO may choose to postpone consideration of the statement until the 
next open meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the 
Subcommittee Chair and ensure they are provided to members of the 
Subcommittee before the meeting that is subject to this notice.
    Public Comments: Members of the public must sign up to speak by 
contacting Ms. Kendal Brown at (703) 681-6670 or 
[email protected] or by signing up at the reception table at 
the meeting. Public comments will be received by the Subcommittee in 
order of sign-up and within the time limits of the meeting. Those who 
provide public comment are strongly encouraged to also provide written 
statements to support their comments (see guidance in ``Written 
Statements'' section).

    Dated: April 21, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2017-08417 Filed 4-25-17; 8:45 am]
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