[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 119 (Thursday, June 20, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28792-28793]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-13066]


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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: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) Auditorium, 230 RT Jones Road, 
Mountain View, CA 94043.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maj Travis H. Sheets, U.S. Air Force, 
703-695-9516 (Voice), (Facsimile), travis.h.sheets.mil@mail.mil">travis.h.sheets.mil@mail.mil 
(Email). Mailing address is Defense Innovation Board, 9010 Defense 
Pentagon, Room 5E572, Washington, DC 20301-9010. Website: http://innovation.defense.gov. 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.
    This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory

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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 Science and Technology subcommittee 
will provide their work on principles for the ethical use of Artificial 
Intelligence and their work plan for the rest of the calendar year. The 
Workforce Behavior and Culture subcommittee will discuss talent 
management and their work plan for the rest of the calendar year. The 
DIB will also receive a progress update on implementation of the 
recommendations contained in the DIB's Software Acquisition and 
Practices (SWAP) study report. 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 12:00 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 July 5, 2019. Members of the 
media should RSVP to the Office of the Assistant to the Secretary of 
Defense (Public Affairs), at [email protected].
    Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special 
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact the 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO), see the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT section for contact information, no later than July 5, 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 the 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 July 5, 
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] no later than July 5, 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: June 14, 2019.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2019-13066 Filed 6-19-19; 8:45 am]
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