[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 66 (Thursday, April 5, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14629-14630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-06982]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE


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 will take place.

DATES:  Open to the public Monday, April 23, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 
12:30 p.m. Open to the public Monday, April 23, 2018 from 1:30 p.m. to 
5:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES:  The address of the open meeting is the Gatehouse, 8111 
Gatehouse Road, Room 345, Falls Church, Virginia 22042 (registration 
requested; 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. Website: 
http://www.health.mil/dhb. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting 
agenda can be found on the website.

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: Additional information, 
including the agenda, is available at the

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DHB website, http://www.health.mil/dhb.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The Department of Defense is publishing 
this notice to announce a Federal Advisory Committee meeting 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 purpose 
of the meeting is to 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 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on April 
23, 2018. The DHB anticipates receiving briefings on Surgical Readiness 
in the Military Health System, the Stop the Bleed Campaign, and an 
update on a new Board tasking, a review on ``Low-Volume High-Risk 
Surgical Procedures''. 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 are requested to register by emailing their name, rank/title, 
and organization/company to [email protected] or by contacting Ms. Camille Gaviola at (703) 275-6047 
or [email protected]. Registration will 
also be available at the door on the day of the meeting. Special 
Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodations to access 
the public meeting should contact Ms. Camille Gaviola 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 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: April 2, 2018.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2018-06982 Filed 4-4-18; 8:45 am]
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