[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 10 (Tuesday, January 16, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2148-2149]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-00620]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Innovation Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting

AGENCY: Deputy Chief Management Officer, 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 Innovation Board (DIB) will take place.

DATES:  Closed to the public Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. 
to 12:00 p.m. Open to the public Wednesday, January 17, 2018 from 2:00 
p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

ADDRESSES:  The closed portion of the meeting will be held in the 
Pentagon. The open portion of the meeting will be held at 1776 Crystal 
City, 2231 Crystal Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. Additionally, the 
meeting will be live streamed for those who are unable to physically 
attend the meeting.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Michael L. Gable, (571) 372-0933 
(Voice), [email protected] (Email). Mailing address is 
Defense Innovation Board, 9010 Defense Pentagon, Room 5E572, 
Washington, DC 20301-9010. Website: http://innovation.defense.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  Due to circumstances beyond the control of 
the Designated Federal Officer and the Department of Defense, the 
Defense Innovation Board was unable to provide public notification 
concerning its meeting on January 17, 2018, 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 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.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The mission of the DIB is to examine and 
provide the Secretary of Defense and the Deputy Secretary of Defense 
independent advice and recommendations on innovative means to address 
future challenges in terms of integrated change to organizational 
structure and processes, business and functional concepts, and 
technology applications. The DIB focuses on (a) technology and 
capabilities, (b) practices and operations, and (c) people and culture.
    Agenda: During the closed portion of the meeting, the DIB will 
receive classified informational briefings from the Deputy Chief 
Management Officer related to innovation priorities and DoD business 
reforms and modernization efforts; from the Chief of Staff of the U.S. 
Army related to innovation priorities and establishment of the Army 
Modernization Command; and from senior military representatives from 
the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Air Force on innovation 
activities within the Services to build workforce innovation capacity, 
promote and optimize operational practices for speed and agility, and 
leverage advances in technology.
    During the open portion of the meeting, the DIB will invite 
selected experts to provide analysis and inputs related to innovation, 
innovation cells, and innovation activities within DoD related to 
workforce innovation initiatives. Potential experts include: From the 
United States Army, Chief of Staff, General Mark Milley; from the 
Defense Digital Service, Tim Van Name; from the Navy Digital Warfare 
Office, Margaret Palmieri; from the Office of the Assistant Secretary 
of Defense for Special Operations and Irregular Warfare, Lt Col Dave 
Blair, USAF; from the Military District 5 office within the office of 
the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Manufacturing and 
Industrial Base Policy, Morgan Plummer; and from the Chief Data Officer 
for the U.S. Air Force, Maj Gen Kim Crider. The DIB will deliberate and 
potentially vote on recommendations to (1) Design a DoD Fast-Track for 
Major Technology Initiatives, (2) Incubate and Execute New Ideas from 
the Field, (3) Create a New Innovation, Science, Technology, 
Engineering, and Mathematics (I-STEM) Career Field, and (4) Establish a 
Technology and Innovation Training Program for DoD Senior Leaders. The 
DIB will discuss the initial research and plan for the Software 
Acquisition Reform (SWAR) study directed in the 2018 National Defense 
Authorization Act. The DIB's Executive Director will brief the DIB on 
DoD's latest implementation activities

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related to DIB recommendations. Members of the public will have an 
opportunity to provide oral comments to the DIB regarding the DIB's 
deliberations and potential recommendations. See below for additional 
information on how to sign up to provide public comments.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1), the DoD has 
determined that the portion of the meeting from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 
shall be closed to the public. The Assistant Deputy Chief Management 
Officer, in consultation with the Office of the DoD General Counsel, 
has determined in writing that this portion of the DIB's meeting will 
be closed as the discussions will involve classified matters of 
national security. Such classified material is so inextricably 
intertwined with the unclassified material that it cannot reasonably be 
segregated into separate discussions without disclosing matters that 
are classified SECRET or higher. Pursuant to Federal statutes and 
regulations (FACA, the Government in the Sunshine Act, and 41 CFR 102-
3.140 through 102-3.165) and the availability of space, the meeting is 
open to the public from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seating is on a first-
come basis. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting or 
wanting to receive a link to the live stream webcast should contact the 
Executive Director to register no later than January 16, 2018, by email 
at [email protected]. Members of the media should RSVP to Cmdr. 
Patrick Evans, Public Affairs Officer, at Patrick.L.Evans.mil@mail.mil">Patrick.L.Evans.mil@mail.mil.
    Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special 
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact the 
Executive Director at least five business days prior to the meeting so 
that appropriate arrangements can be made.
    Written Statements: Pursuant to section 10(a)(3) of the FACA and 41 
CFR 102-3.140, the public or interested organizations may submit 
written comments to the DIB about its approved agenda pertaining to 
this meeting or at any time regarding the DIB's mission. Individuals 
submitting a written statement must submit their statement at 
[email protected]. The Designated Federal Officer will compile 
all written submissions and provide them to Board Members for 
consideration.
    Oral Presentations: Individuals wishing to make an oral statement 
to the DIB at the public meeting may be permitted to speak for up to 
three minutes. Anyone wishing to speak to the DIB should submit a 
request by email at [email protected] not later than January 16, 
2018 for planning. Requests for oral comments should include a copy or 
summary of planned remarks for archival purposes. Individuals may also 
be permitted to submit a comment request at the public meeting; 
however, depending on the number of individuals requesting to speak, 
the schedule may limit participation. Webcast attendees will be 
provided instructions with the live stream link if they wish to submit 
comments during the open meeting.

    Dated: January 10, 2018.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2018-00620 Filed 1-12-18; 8:45 am]
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