[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 165 (Monday, August 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 58569]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18459]


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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 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 Monday, September 11, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 
5:30 p.m. Eastern time.

ADDRESSES: The address of the open meeting is River's Edge Community 
Center, 850 Sterling Cook Street (Bldg. 256), Portsmouth, VA 23708. The 
meeting will be held both in-person and virtually. To participate in 
the meeting, see the Meeting Accessibility section for instructions.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Camille Gaviola, 703-275-6047 
(voice), [email protected] (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 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 CFR 102-3.140 and 102-3.150.
    Availability of Materials for the Meeting: Additional information, 
including the agenda, is available on the DHB website, http://www.health.mil/dhb. A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda 
for the September 11, 2023, meeting will be available on the DHB 
website. Any other materials presented in the meeting may also 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 tasks before 
the DHB. In addition, the DHB will receive information briefings on 
current issues related to military medicine.
    Agenda: The DHB anticipates receiving a decision briefing on 
Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in the Military Health 
System. The DHB also expects an update from the DHB Public Health 
Subcommittee's tasking on effective public communication strategies 
with DoD personnel, a Defense Health Agency Strategy briefing, a DHA 
Tidewater Market overview, and briefings on Prolonged Field Care and 
Naval Medical Assets Afloat.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-
3.140 through 102-3.165 and subject to the availability of space, this 
meeting will be held in-person and virtually and is open to the public 
from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Seating and virtual participation 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 Mr. Rubens Lacerda at (703) 275-6012 
no later than Tuesday, September 5, 2023. Additional details will be 
required from all members of the public attending in-person to 
accommodate installation access. Once registered, participant access 
information will be provided.
    Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special 
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Mr. Rubens 
Lacerda 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 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 Gregory Gorman, at [email protected]. 
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: August 21, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2023-18459 Filed 8-25-23; 8:45 am]
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