[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 207 (Friday, October 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73829-73830]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23713]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Req No. OS-2024-00022-FR]


Defense Health Board; 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 Defense Health 
Board (DHB) will take place.

DATES: Open to the public Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 
5 p.m. (EST).

ADDRESSES: The address of the open meeting is 8111 Gatehouse Rd, Room 
345, Falls Church, VA 22042. 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: CAPT Shawn Clausen, 703-275-6060 
(voice), shawn.s.clausen.mil@health.mil">shawn.s.clausen.mil@health.mil (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 November 29, 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 Health Communication 
Strategies with DoD personnel.
    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 a.m. to 5 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)

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275-6012 no later than Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Additional details 
will be required from all members of the public attending in-person 
that do not have Gatehouse building 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), CAPT Clausen, at shawn.s.clausen.mil@health.mil">shawn.s.clausen.mil@health.mil. 
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: October 23, 2023.
Natalie M. Ragland,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2023-23713 Filed 10-26-23; 8:45 am]
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