[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 33 (Friday, February 17, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 10305-10306]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-03429]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS); 
Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness 
(USD(P&R)), 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 DACOWITS will take 
place.

DATES: 
    Day 1--Open to the public Tuesday, March 21, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. to 
12:00 p.m.
    Day 2--Open to the public Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from 8:00 a.m. 
to 11:30 a.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Association of the United 
States Army Conference Center, located at 2425 Wilson Boulevard, 
Arlington, Virginia 22201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: COL Seana Jardin, Designated Federal 
Officer (DFO), (571) 232-7415 (voice), seana.m.jardin.mil@mail.mil">seana.m.jardin.mil@mail.mil 
(email). Website: https://dacowits.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) of 1972 (5 
U.S.C. Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 
1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.140 and 102-3.150.
    Availability of Materials for the Meeting: Additional information, 
including the agenda or any updates to the agenda, is available at the

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DACOWITS website, https://dacowits.defense.gov/. Materials presented in 
the meeting may also be obtained on the DACOWITS website.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is for the 
DACOWITS to receive briefings and have discussions on topics related to 
the recruitment, retention, employment, integration, well-being, and 
treatment of women in the Armed Forces of the United States.
    Agenda: Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.--
Welcome, Introductions, Announcements, Request for Information Status 
Update, Briefings, and DACOWITS discussion. Wednesday, March 22, 2023, 
from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.--Welcome, Introductions, Opening Remarks, 
Announcements, Briefings, DACOWITS discussion, and Public Comment 
Period.
    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, subject to 
availability of space, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on March 21, 2023; 
and 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on March 22, 2023. The meeting will also be 
streamed by videoconference. The number of participants is limited and 
is on a first-come basis. Any member of the public who wishes to 
participate via videoconference must register by contacting DACOWITS at 
[email protected] or by contacting Mr. Robert 
Bowling at (703) 380-0116 no later than Monday, March 13, 2023. Once 
registered, the videoconference information will be provided.
    Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special 
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Mr. Robert 
Bowling no later than Monday, March 13, 2023 so appropriate 
arrangements can be made.
    Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140, and section 
10(a)(3) of the FACA, interested persons may submit a written statement 
to the DACOWITS. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit 
their statement no later than 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 13, 2023 to Mr. 
Robert Bowling (703) 380-0116 (voice) or to 
robert.d.bowling1.mil@mail.mil">robert.d.bowling1.mil@mail.mil (email). Mailing address is 4800 Mark 
Center Drive, Suite 04J25-01, Alexandria, VA 22350. Members of the 
public interested in making an oral statement, must submit a written 
statement. If a statement is not received by Monday, March 13, 2023 it 
may not be provided to or considered by the Committee during this 
quarterly business meeting. After reviewing the written statements, the 
Chair and the DFO will determine if the requesting persons are 
permitted to make an oral presentation. The DFO will review all timely 
submissions with the DACOWITS Chair and ensure they are provided to the 
members of the Committee.

    Dated: February 14, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2023-03429 Filed 2-16-23; 8:45 am]
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