[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 29, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57852-57853]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-23563]


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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 (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting.

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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the 
following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Innovation 
Board (``the Board'') will take place.

DATES: Open to the public Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 09:30 a.m. to 
12:00 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held at the Georgetown University, Rafik 
B. Hariri Building, Lohrfink Auditorium,

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3700 O St. NW, Washington, DC 20057. The meeting will be live streamed 
for those unable to physically attend.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Colleen Laughlin, (571) 372-0933 
(Voice), [email protected] (Email) or 
[email protected]. Mailing address is Defense Innovation Board, 
ATTN: Designated Federal Officer, 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: This meeting is being held under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C., 
Appendix), the Government in the Sunshine Act (5 U.S.C. 552b), and 41 
CFR 102-3.140 and 102-3.150. Due to circumstances beyond the control of 
the 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 the meeting on October 31, 2019, 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.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The mission of the Board 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 Board focuses on (a) technology and 
capabilities, (b) practices and operations, and (c) people and culture.
    Agenda: During this public meeting, the Workforce, Behavior, and 
Culture Subcommittee will present on workforce issues, to include a 
Workforce Now project and a Campaign for an AI-Ready Force. The Science 
and Technology Subcommittee will present on Fully-Networked Command, 
Control, and Communications, Zero Trust Architecture, the source code 
provision of the Software Acquisition and Practices report, AI Ethics 
Principles, and their work plan for the rest of the calendar year. The 
Board will also discuss the implementation status of its 
recommendations in the Department. Members of the public will have an 
opportunity to provide oral comments to the Board regarding its 
deliberations and potential recommendations. See below for additional 
information on how 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 Board website, http://innovation.defense.gov/meetings, no later than October 25, 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, see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section 
for contact information, no later than October 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 Board about its approved agenda pertaining to 
this meeting or at any time regarding the Board'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 October 25, 2019. 
The DFO will compile all written submissions and provide them to Board 
members for consideration.
    Oral Presentations: Individuals wishing to make an oral statement 
to the Board at the public meeting may be permitted to speak for up to 
two minutes. Anyone wishing to speak to the Board should submit a 
request by email at [email protected] no later than October 25, 
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: October 24, 2019.
Morgan E. Park,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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