[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 212 (Friday, November 1, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58697-58698]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-23886]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Board of Visitors for the Western Hemisphere Institute for 
Security Cooperation Meeting Notice

AGENCY: Department of the Army, DoD.

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is publishing this notice to 
announce the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Board 
of Visitors for the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security 
Cooperation (WHINSEC). This meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The WHINSEC Board of Visitors will meet from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 
p.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019.

ADDRESSES: Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, 
Bradley Hall, 7301 Baltzell Avenue, Building 396, Fort Benning, GA 
31905.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Richard Procell, Acting Executive 
Secretary for the Committee, in writing at USACGSC, 100 Stimson Avenue, 
Fort Leavenworth, KS 66027-2301, by email at 
[email protected], or by telephone at (913) 684-2963.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The committee meeting is being held under 
the provisions of the Federal Advisory

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Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government 
in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), 41 CFR 102-
3.140(c), and 41 CFR 102-3.150. Due to circumstances beyond the control 
of the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Designated Federal Officer, 
the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation Board of 
Visitors was unable to provide sufficient public notification required 
by 41 CFR 102-3.150(a) concerning its annual meeting scheduled for 
November 7, 2019. 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 Western Hemisphere Institute for 
Security Cooperation (WHINSEC) Board of Visitors (BoV) is a non-
discretionary Federal Advisory Committee chartered to provide the 
Secretary of Defense, through the Secretary of the Army, independent 
advice and recommendations on matters pertaining to the curriculum, 
instruction, physical equipment, fiscal affairs, and academic methods 
of the institute; other matters relating to the institute that the 
board decides to consider; and other items that the Secretary of 
Defense determines appropriate. The board reviews curriculum to 
determine whether it adheres to current U.S. doctrine, complies with 
applicable U.S. laws and regulations, and is consistent with U.S. 
policy goals toward Latin America and the Caribbean. The board also 
determines whether the instruction under the curriculum of the 
institute appropriately emphasizes human rights, the rule of law, due 
process, civilian control of the military, and the role of the military 
in a democratic society. The Secretary of Defense may act on the 
committee's advice and recommendations.
    Agenda: Status briefing from the institute's commandant; updates 
from the Department of State, U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern 
Command; a public comments period; and presentation of other 
information appropriate to the board's interests.
    Public Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as 
amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, and subject to the 
availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. A 15-minute 
period between 11:15 to 11:45 will be available for verbal public 
comments. Seating is on a first to arrive basis. Attendees are 
requested to submit their name, affiliation, and daytime phone number 
seven business days prior to the meeting to Mr. Procell, via electronic 
mail, the preferred mode of submission, at the address listed in the 
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Because the meeting of the 
committee will be held in a Federal Government facility on a military 
base, security screening is required. A photo ID is required to enter 
the base. Please note that security and gate guards have the right to 
inspect vehicles and persons seeking to enter and exit the 
installation. Bradley Hall is fully handicap accessible. Wheelchair 
access is available in front at the main entrance of the building. For 
additional information about public access procedures, contact Mr. 
Procell at the email address or telephone number listed in the FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    Written Comments and Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) 
and 102-3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments 
or statements to the committee, in response to the stated agenda of the 
open meeting or in regard to the committee's mission in general. 
Written comments or statements should be submitted to Mr. Procell, via 
electronic mail, the preferred mode of submission, at the address 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Each page of the 
comment or statement must include the author's name, title or 
affiliation, address, and daytime phone number. Written comments or 
statements being submitted in response to the agenda set forth in this 
notice must be received at least two business days prior to the meeting 
to be considered by the committee. The Designated Federal Officer will 
review all timely submitted written comments or statements with the 
committee chairperson, and ensure the comments are provided to all 
members of the committee before the meeting. Written comments or 
statements received after this date will be filed and presented to the 
committee during its next meeting.

Brenda S. Bowen,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-23886 Filed 10-31-19; 8:45 am]
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