[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 150 (Monday, August 7, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 52145]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16727]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services; 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 Advisory 
Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS) will take place.

DATES:  DACOWITS will hold an open-to-the-public meeting--Tuesday, 
September 12, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. (EST) and Wednesday, 
September 13, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EST).

ADDRESSES: The meeting will take place at the Association of the United 
States Army Conference Center, located at 2425 Wilson Boulevard, 
Arlington, Virginia 22201. The meeting will also be held virtually. To 
participate in the meeting, see the Meeting Accessibility section for 
instructions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  LTC Samantha Frazier, Designated 
Federal Officer (DFO), (202) 650-2943 (voice), 
Samantha.j.frazier11.mil@mail.mil">Samantha.j.frazier11.mil@mail.mil (email). The most up-to-date changes 
to the meeting agenda can be found on the website: https://dacowits.defense.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  This meeting is being held under the 
provisions of chapter 10 of title 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) 
(commonly known as the ``Federal Advisory Committee Act'' or ``FACA''), 
5 U.S.C. 552b (commonly known as the ``Government in the Sunshine 
Act''), and 41 Code of Federal Regulations (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 
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. 
Additionally, the Committee will vote on its 2023 recommendations.
    Agenda: Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.--
Welcome, Introductions, Announcements, Request for Information Status 
Update, Briefing, Public Comment Period, and DACOWITS discussion.
    Wednesday, September 13, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.--
Welcome, Introductions and Announcements, Voting on 2023 
recommendations.
    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 10:15 a.m. on September 12, 
2023, and from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on September 13, 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 
Tuesday, September 5, 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 Tuesday, September 5, 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., Tuesday, September 5, 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 Tuesday, September 5, 
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: August 1, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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