[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 205 (Wednesday, October 25, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73326-73327]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23569]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Meeting of Department of Defense Federal Advisory Committees--
Defense Innovation Board

AGENCY: Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and 
Engineering, Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Meeting of Federal Advisory Committee.

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SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the 
following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Innovation 
Board (DIB) will take place.

DATES: Open to the public November 14, 2023, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: The DIB meeting will take place virtually.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Marina Theodotou, the Designated 
Federal Officer (DFO) at (571)-372-7344 (voice) 
[email protected] and [email protected]. Mailing 
address is Defense Innovation Board, 4800 Mark Center Drive, Suite 
16F09-02, Alexandria, VA 22350-3600. Website: https://innovation.defense.gov/. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting 
agenda and link to the virtual meeting can be found on the website.

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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.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The mission of the DIB is to provide the 
Secretary of Defense, the Deputy Secretary of Defense, and the Under 
Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)) 
independent advice and strategic insights on emerging and disruptive 
technologies and their impact on national security, adoption of 
commercial sector innovation best practices, and ways to leverage the 
U.S. innovation ecosystem to align structures, processes, and human 
capital practices to accelerate and scale innovation adoption, foster a 
culture of innovation and an experimentation mindset, and enable the 
DoD to build enduring advantages. The DIB focuses on innovation-related 
issues and topics raised by the Secretary of Defense, the Deputy 
Secretary of Defense, or the USD(R&E). The objective of this DIB 
meeting is to obtain, review, and evaluate information related to the 
DIB's mission and studies.
    Agenda: The DIB's public meeting is open to the public and will 
take place on November 14th, 2023, from 4 p.m.-5 p.m. The DFO, Dr. 
Marina Theodotou, will open the meeting and introduce the DIB Chair, 
Michael Bloomberg for his welcome and opening remarks. The DIB members 
leading the first study will present their findings and recommendations 
to the DIB for its deliberation and vote on the studies. The DIB 
members leading the second study will present an in-progress review for 
the DIB to discuss. The open meeting will conclude with closing remarks 
by the DIB's Chair and adjournment of the meeting.
    Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140 
and section 1009(a)(3) of the FACA, the public or interested 
organizations may submit written comments or statements to the DIB in 
response to the stated agenda of the meeting or regarding the DIB's 
mission in general. Written comments or statements should be submitted 
to Dr. Marina Theodotou, the DFO, via email to 
[email protected] and [email protected]. Comments or 
statements must include the author's name, title or affiliation, 
address, and daytime phone number. The DFO must receive written 
comments or statements being submitted in response to the agenda set 
forth in this notice by 12 p.m. on November 9, 2023, to be considered 
by the DIB. The DFO will review all timely submitted written comments 
or statements with the DIB Chair and ensure the comments are provided 
to all members before the meeting. Written comments or statements 
received after this date may not be provided to the DIB until its next 
scheduled meeting. Please note that all submitted comments and 
statements will be treated as public documents and will be made 
available for public inspection, including, but not limited to, being 
posted on the DIB's website.

    Dated: October 20, 2023.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2023-23569 Filed 10-24-23; 8:45 am]
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