[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 58 (Friday, March 25, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 17077]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06325]


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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 Wednesday, March 30, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 
4:00 p.m. Eastern time.

ADDRESSES:  The meeting will be held by videoconference/teleconference. 
To participate in the meeting, see the Meeting Accessibility section 
for instructions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  CAPT Gregory H. Gorman, U.S. Navy, 
703-275-6060 (voice), 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:  Due to circumstances beyond the control of 
the Department of Defense and the Designated Federal Officer, the 
Defense Health Board was unable to provide public notification required 
by 41 CFR 102-3.150(a) concerning its March 30, 2022 meeting of the 
Defense Health Board. Accordingly, the Advisory Committee Management 
Officer for the Department of Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102(b), 
waives the 15-calendar day notification requirement.
    This meeting is being held under the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C.), the Government in the 
Sunshine Act of 1976 (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 March 30, 2022, 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 briefings to DHB members on current issues 
related to military medicine and upcoming DHB taskings.
    Agenda: The DHB meeting will be called to order and begin with both 
opening and administrative remarks at noon. At 12:30 p.m., the 
discussion will move to mental health care access and recess at 1:30 
p.m. for a 15 minute break. At 1:45 p.m., the DHB will discuss racial 
and ethnic health care disparities and then at 2:45 p.m. conclude with 
a discussion on virtual health in the Military Health System. After 
closing remarks at 3:45 p.m., the meeting will adjourn at 4:00 p.m. Any 
changes to the agenda can be found at the link provided in this notice.
    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 12:00 
p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 30, 2022. 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. Pamela Shell at (703) 275-6012 no later than 
Monday, March 28, 2022. 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. Pamela 
Shell so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
    Written Comments and 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 FACA, 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's 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: March 22, 2022.
Kayyonne T. Marston,
Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2022-06325 Filed 3-24-22; 8:45 am]
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