[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 213 (Monday, November 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76193-76194]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24416]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary

[Req No. OS-2024-00029-FR]


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, 
December 5, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 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. 552(b) (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 some additional 2023 
recommendations.
    Agenda: Tuesday, December 5, 2023, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.--
Welcome, Introductions, Announcements, Request for Information Status 
Update, Briefings, Public Comment Period, Vote on Recommendations, and 
DACOWITS discussion.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552(b) 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 3:00 p.m. on December 5, 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 
Monday, November 27, 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 Monday, November 27, 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. EST, Monday, November 27, 2023, 
to Mr. Robert Bowling at (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 Monday, November 27, 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

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provided to the members of the Committee.

     Dated: October 26, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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