[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 134 (Monday, July 13, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 41968]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-14986]
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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).
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) will take place.
DATES: Open to the public Friday, August 7, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:15
p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held by videoconference/teleconference.
Participant access information will be provided after registering.
(Pre-meeting registration is required. See guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION, ``Meeting Accessibility.'')
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Gregory H. Gorman, 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 August 7, 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 an information
briefing on current issues related to military medicine.
Agenda: The DHB anticipates receiving a decision briefing from the
Neurological/Behavioral Health Subcommittee on the Examination of
Mental Health Accession Screening: Predictive Value of Current Measures
and Processes review, a TRICARE briefing, and a progress update from
the Health Care Delivery Subcommittee on the Active Duty Women's Health
Care Services review. Any changes to the agenda can be found at the
link provided in this SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section.
Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-
3.140 through 102-3.165, this meeting is open to the public from 1:00
p.m. to 5:15 p.m. on August 7, 2020. The meeting will be held by
videoconference/teleconference. The number of participants is limited
and is on a first-come basis. All members of the public who wish to
participate must register by emailing their name, rank/title, and
organization/company to [email protected]
or by contacting Ms. Michele Porter at (703) 275-6012 no later than
Friday, July 31, 2020. Once registered, the web address and audio
number will be provided.
Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Ms. Michele
Porter 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 Designated Federal Officer (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.
Dated: July 7, 2020.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2020-14986 Filed 7-10-20; 8:45 am]
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