[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 138 (Thursday, July 20, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 33486-33487]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-15223]


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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 (DHB) will take place.

DATES: Open to the public Thursday, August 10, 2017 from 9:15 a.m. to 
12:45 p.m. Open to the public Thursday, August 10, 2017 from 1:30 p.m. 
to 5:00 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, ``Meeting Accessibility'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  CAPT Juliann Althoff, Medical Corps, 
US Navy, (703) 681-6653 (Voice), (703) 681-9539 (Facsimile), 
juliann.m.althoff.mil@mail.mil">juliann.m.althoff.mil@mail.mil (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 August 10, 2017 meeting, is available 
at the Defense Health Board (DHB) Web site, https://health.mil/dhb. 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 a Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the 
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 purpose of the meeting is to 
provide progress updates on specific taskings before the DHB. In 
addition, the DHB will receive information briefings on current issues 
related to military medicine.
    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 meeting is open to the 
public from 9:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on 
August 10, 2017. The DHB anticipates receiving a decision brief from 
the Health Care Delivery and Neurological/Behavioral Health 
Subcommittees on a pediatric health care services tasking, a panel 
discussion on operational medicine from the Joint Staff Surgeon and two 
Combatant Command Surgeons, and a briefing from the Medical Officer of 
the Marine Corps. Any changes to the agenda can be found at the link 
provided in this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
    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 by emailing their name, rank/title, and 
organization/company to [email protected] 
or by contacting Ms. Margaret Welsh at (703) 681-8007 or 
[email protected].
    Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special 
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Ms. Margaret 
Welsh 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 DHB 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 Designated Federal Officer (DFO), CAPT Juliann 
Althoff, at

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juliann.m.althoff.mil@mail.mil">juliann.m.althoff.mil@mail.mil 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 
DHB President and ensure they are provided to members of the DHB before 
the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written 
comments, the President and the DFO may choose to invite the submitter 
to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or 
at a future meeting. The DFO, in consultation with the DHB President, 
may allot time for members of the public to present their issues for 
review and discussion by the DHB.

    Dated: July 17, 2017.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2017-15223 Filed 7-19-17; 8:45 am]
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