[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 32 (Friday, February 15, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 4454-4455]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-02546]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Innovation Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting

AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, 
Defense Innovation Board, 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 will take place.

DATES: Open to the public Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 
12:30 p.m. (Escort is required for attendees who do not have Pentagon 
credentials. See guidance in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Pentagon, Arlington, 
Virginia. The public meeting will be live streamed for those who are 
unable to physically attend the meeting. (Escort is required for 
attendees who do not have Pentagon credentials. See guidance in the 
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Michael L. Gable, (571) 372-0933 
(Voice), (Facsimile), [email protected] (Email). Mailing 
address is Defense Innovation Board, 3030 Defense Pentagon, Room 5E572, 
Washington, DC 20301-3030. Website: http://innovation.defense.gov.

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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.
    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 meeting, the DIB will receive a presentation 
from the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. The 
Science and Technology subcommittee will discuss their work on 
principles for the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence and their 
study on the viability of 5G capability for DoD. The Workforce Behavior 
and Culture subcommittee will discuss career paths and their work plan 
for calendar year 2019. The DIB will also receive a progress update on 
the Software Acquisition and Practices (SWAP) study directed in the 
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (``the FY18 
NDAA'') and deliberate on the working draft of the study. Additionally, 
Mr. Joshua Marcuse, on behalf of DoD, will brief the DIB on DoD's 
latest implementation activities related to DIB recommendations. 
Members of the public will have an opportunity to provide oral comments 
to the DIB regarding its deliberations and potential recommendations. 
See below for additional information on how to sign up to provide 
public comments.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to Federal statutes and regulations 
(the FACA, 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 
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 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 register on the DIB website, http://innovation.defense.gov, no later than March 18, 2019. Members of the 
media should RSVP to Lieutenant Colonel Michelle Baldanza, U.S. Army, 
Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs, at 
michelle.l.baldanza.mil@mail.mil">michelle.l.baldanza.mil@mail.mil. Special Accommodations: Individuals 
requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should 
contact the Designated Federal Officer (DFO), see FOR FURTHER 
INFORMATION CONTACT section for contact information, no later than 
March 7, 2019, 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 to the DFO 
(see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section for contact information). 
Written comments that do not pertain to a scheduled meeting may be 
submitted at any time. However, if individual comments pertain to a 
specific topic being discussed at the planned meeting, then such 
comments must be received in writing not later than March 18, 2019. The 
DFO will compile all written submissions and provide them to DIB 
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 
two minutes. Anyone wishing to speak to the DIB should submit a request 
by email at [email protected] not later than March 18, 2019 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: February 12, 2019.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2019-02546 Filed 2-14-19; 8:45 am]
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