[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 165 (Monday, August 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58569-58570]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18518]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion; 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 Diversity and Inclusion (DACODAI) will occur.

DATES:  DACODAI will hold an open to the public meeting--Thursday, 
October 5, 2023, from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) and Friday, October 
6, 2023, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via videoconference. Participant 
access information will be provided after registering.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Ms. Shirley Raguindin, (571) 645-6952 
(voice), [email protected] (email).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  This meeting is being held under the

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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 or any updates to the agenda, is available on the 
DACODAI website https://www.dhra.mil/DMOC/DACODAI. Materials presented 
in the meeting may also be obtained on the DACODAI website.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is for the 
DACODAI to receive briefings and have discussions on topics related to 
racial/ethnic diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity within the 
Armed Forces of the United States and for the committee members to vote 
on the 2023 DACODAI proposed recommendations for the Secretary of 
Defense.
    Agenda: Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
(EST). The Defense Advisory Committee (DACODAI) will begin in open 
session on October 5, 2023, from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with opening 
remarks by Ms. Shirley Raguindin, the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) 
and the DACODAI's Chair, Gen. (Ret.) Lester Lyle, and, if available, 
additional comments by The Office of the Secretary of Defense. The 
DACODAI will receive the following briefings: (1) Office of Diversity, 
Equity, and Inclusion Progress by Dr. Lisa Arfaa, Director, Office for 
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; (2) the Defense Testing and 
Assessment Center Diversity and Inclusion Efforts by Dr. Matthew 
Trippe, Defense Testing and Assessment Center and Ms. Mary Pommerich, 
Defense Testing and Assessment Center. Closing remarks will be provided 
by the Chair, Gen. (Ret.) Lyles, and Ms. Shirley Raguindin, DACODAI 
DFO, will adjourn the meeting.
    Friday, October 6, 2023, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The DACODAI 
will begin in an open session on October 6, 2023, from 8:15 a.m. to 
12:45 p.m. with opening remarks by Ms. Shirley Raguindin, the 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) and the DACODAI's Chair, Gen. (Ret.) 
Lester Lyle. The DACODAI will receive a briefing from the Defense Equal 
Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) on Racial/Ethnic Minority 
Research Capability and Findings by Captain (U.S. Navy) Delmy Robinson, 
Commandant, DEOMI, and Dr. Daniel McDonald, Deputy Director, DEOMI. 
After the briefing, the DACODAI members will vote on proposed 
recommendations for the Secretary of Defense. Closing remarks will be 
provided by the Chair, Gen. (Ret.) Lyles, and Ms. Shirley Raguindin, 
DACODAI DFO, will adjourn the meeting.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-
3.140 and 102-3.150, this meeting is open to the public from 11:45 a.m. 
to 3:30 p.m. (EST) on October 5, 2023; and from 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. 
on October 6, 2023. The meeting will be held via videoconference. 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 
contacting DACODAI at [email protected] or by 
contacting Ms. Shirley Raguindin at (571) 645-6952 no later than 
Friday, September 29, 2023 (by 5:00 p.m. EST). Once registered, the web 
address and/or audio number will be provided.
    Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special 
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Ms. Shirley 
Raguindin at [email protected] or (571) 645-
6952 no later than Friday, September 29. 2023 (by 5:00 p.m. EST) so 
appropriate arrangements can be made.
    Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140(c) and section 
10(a)(3) of the FACA, the public or interested parties may submit 
written statements to the DACODAI membership about the DACODAI's 
mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time 
or in response to the stated agenda of planned meetings of the DACODAI. 
All written statements shall be submitted to the DFO, Ms. Shirley 
Raguindin, for the DACODAI, who will ensure that the written statements 
are provided to the membership for their consideration. All written 
statements will be submitted to mailing address, 4800 Mark Center 
Drive, Suite 06E22, 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 Friday, September 29, 2023, it may 
not be provided to or considered by the DACODAI during this biannual 
business meeting. After reviewing the written statements, the Chair and 
the DFO will determine if the requesting person(s) can make an oral 
presentation. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the 
DACODAI Chair and ensure they are provided to the members of the 
DACODAI.
    Members of the public may also email written statements at [email protected]. Written statements pertaining to 
the meeting agenda for the DACODAI's meeting on October 5, 2023, must 
be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. EST, Friday, September 29, 2023, 
to be considered by the DACODAI membership prior to its October 5, 2023 
meeting.

    Dated: August 23, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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