[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 62 (Monday, April 1, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12236-12237]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-06273]


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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, 
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 Wednesday, April 3, 2019, from 3:00 p.m.-
4:00 p.m. Eastern Time.

ADDRESSES:  The public meeting will be held virtually via live phone 
conference. Please refer to the Defense Innovation Board's website for 
the audio conference phone number: http://innovation.defense.gov. (See 
guidance in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Christopher Brunett, (703) 
697-4337 (Voice), christopher.w.brunett.mil@mail.mil">christopher.w.brunett.mil@mail.mil (Email); OR Janet 
Boehnlein, (571) 527-9209 (Voice), [email protected] 
(Email). Mailing address is Defense Innovation Board, 3030 Defense 
Pentagon, Room 5E572, Washington, DC 20301-3030. Website: http://innovation.defense.gov. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting 
agenda can be found on the website.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to circumstances beyond the control of 
the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Designated Federal Officer, the 
Defense Innovation Board was unable to provide public notification 
required by 41 CFR 102-3.150(a) concerning its April 3, 2019 meeting of 
the Defense Innovation Board. 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

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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 deliberate and vote on the 
unclassified portion of the 5G Study. See below for additional 
information on how to sign up to provide public comments. Oral comments 
will be accepted at the public meeting if time permits.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to Federal statutes and regulations 
(the FACA, the Sunshine Act, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165), 
the meeting is open to the public via webcast and conference call from 
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. EDT. Members who plan to attend via webcast or 
phone should register on the DIB website, http://innovation.defense.gov, no later than April 1, 2019.
    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 25, 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 April 1, 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, time permitting, and will need microphone access enabled 
on the device from which they are participating in the meeting. Anyone 
wishing to speak to the DIB should submit a request by email at 
[email protected] not later than April 1, 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. Dial-in attendees must submit written statements prior to the 
meeting (see ``Written Statements'' section for instructions).

    Dated: March 27, 2019.
Shelly E. Finke,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2019-06273 Filed 3-29-19; 8:45 am]
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