[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 164 (Thursday, August 23, 2018)]
[Notices]
[Page 42646]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-18227]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Support of Special Events

AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense (Policy), Department of Defense 
(DoD).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: DoD capabilities may be used to provide support for special 
events if authorized by law and DoD policy. DoD resources in support of 
special events may be provided only after the resources of all other 
relevant governmental and non-governmental entities are determined not 
to be available, unless there is a statutory exception or the 
Department of Defense is the only source of specialized capabilities. 
Organizations eligible to request DoD support, including for special 
events, may request support by writing to the DoD Executive Secretary.

ADDRESSES: DoD Executive Secretary, 1000 Defense Pentagon, Washington, 
DC 20301-1000.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Corbin at 571-256-8319.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title 32 CFR part 183, Defense Support of 
Special Events, established procedures and assigned responsibilities 
for special events and set forth procedural guidance for the execution 
of special events support when requested by qualifying entities and 
approved by the appropriate DoD authority, or as directed by the 
President, within the United States. This notice informs the public of 
pertinent information concerning the submission of requests for special 
event support in lieu of part 183. DoD has determined that 32 CFR part 
183 can be repealed as it mostly contains internal DoD procedures. The 
final rule that removes 32 CFR part 183 is publishing elsewhere in this 
issue of the Federal Register.
    A special event is an international or domestic event, contest, 
activity, or meeting, which by its very nature, or by specific 
statutory or regulatory authority, may warrant security, safety, and 
other logistical support or assistance from DoD. Event status is not 
determined by DoD, and support may be requested by either civil 
authorities or qualifying entities.
    A qualifying entity is a non-governmental organization to which DoD 
may provide assistance by virtue of statute. DoD support of qualifying 
entities for special events is pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2012, 2553-2555, 
and 2564; 32 U.S.C. 508; and section 5802 of Public Law 104-208, as 
amended.
    The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland 
Defense and Global Security will consult with Heads of DoD Components 
to obtain senior-level coordination of recommendations for Secretary of 
Defense approval of requests for support.
    The requestor of this support agrees to reimburse DoD, in 
accordance with the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 277, 2553-2555, and 2564, 
31 U.S.C. 1535-1536, and other applicable provisions of law, unless DoD 
receives appropriations for or is authorized to make funds available 
for the support requested.

    Dated: August 20, 2018.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2018-18227 Filed 8-22-18; 8:45 am]
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