[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 14, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2114-2115]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-00438]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Health Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting

AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness, 
Department of Defense (DoD).

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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 Health 
Board (DHB) has been scheduled.

DATES: Open to the public Monday, February 10, 2020 from 9 a.m. to 5 
p.m.

ADDRESSES: Gatehouse, 8111 Gatehouse Road, Rooms 345 and 346, Falls 
Church, Virginia 22042. Registration is required. (Pre-meeting 
screening for building access and registration required. See guidance 
in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ``Meeting Accessibility.'')

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Captain Gregory Gorman, Medical Corps, 
U.S. Navy, (703) 275-6060 (Voice), (703) 275-6064 (Facsimile), 
gregory.h.gorman.mil@mail.mil">gregory.h.gorman.mil@mail.mil (Email). Mailing address is 7700 
Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042. Website: 
http://www.health.mil/dhb. 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.
    Availability of Materials for the Meeting: Additional information, 
including the agenda, is available at the DHB website, http://www.health.mil/dhb. A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda 
for the February 10, 2020, meeting will be available on the DHB 
website. Any other materials presented in the meeting may be obtained 
at the meeting.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The DHB provides independent advice and 
recommendations to maximize the safety and quality of, as well as 
access to, health care for DoD health care beneficiaries. The purpose 
of the meeting is to provide progress updates on specific taskings 
before the DHB. In addition, the DHB will receive information briefings 
on current issues related to military medicine.
    Agenda: The DHB anticipates receiving a briefing on the Department 
of Defense Total Force Fitness initiative, briefings from Foreign 
Service Medical Liaisons regarding best practices in their countries 
for mental health and women's health, and a briefing on the Military 
Health System Transformation. The DHB also expects to receive progress 
updates from the Neurological/Behavioral Health Subcommittee on the 
Examination of Mental Health Accession Screening: Predictive Value of 
Current Measures and Processes review, the Health Care Delivery 
Subcommittee on the Active Duty Women's Health Care Services review, 
and the Public Health Subcommittee on the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella 
Booster Immunization Practices review. Any changes to the agenda can be 
found at the link provided in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-
3.140 through 102-3.165 and subject to availability of space, this 
meeting is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on February 
10, 2020. Seating is limited and is on a first-come basis. All members 
of the public who wish to attend the public meeting must register by 
emailing their name, rank/title, and organization/company to 
[email protected] or by contacting Dr. 
Clarice Waters at (703) 275-6003 no later than Wednesday, February 5, 
2020. Members of the public who do not have access to the Gatehouse 
building will be required to provide additional information before 
access to Gatehouse can be arranged by DHB staff and, when required, 
this information must be provided to the DHB Designated Federal Officer 
(DFO), Captain Gorman at gregory.h.gorman.mil@mail.mil">gregory.h.gorman.mil@mail.mil (Email) or (703) 
275-6060 (Voice).
    Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special 
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Dr. Clarice 
Waters at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting so that 
appropriate arrangements can be made.
    Written Statements: Any member of the public wishing to provide 
comments to the DHB related to its current taskings or mission may do 
so at any time in accordance with section 10(a)(3) of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, and the 
procedures described in this notice. Written statements may be 
submitted to the DHB DFO, Captain Gorman, at 
gregory.h.gorman.mil@mail.mil">gregory.h.gorman.mil@mail.mil. Supporting documentation may also be 
included, to establish the appropriate historical context and to 
provide any necessary background information. If the written statement 
is not received at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting, 
the DFO may choose to postpone consideration of the statement until the 
next open meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the 
DHB President and ensure they are provided to members of the DHB before 
the meeting that is subject to this notice. After reviewing the written 
comments, the President and the DFO may choose to invite the submitter 
to orally present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or 
at a future meeting. The DFO, in consultation with the DHB President, 
may allot time for members of the public to present their issues for 
review and discussion by the DHB.

    Dated: January 9, 2020.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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