[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 31 (Wednesday, February 14, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 11257]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-03041]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Department of the Army


Board of Visitors for the Western Hemisphere Institute for 
Security Cooperation Meeting Notice

AGENCY: Department of the Army, Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION: Notice of open meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Department of the Army is publishing this notice to 
announce the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Board 
of Visitors for the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security 
Cooperation (WHINSEC). This meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The Board of Visitors will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on 
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, March 
14, 2024.

ADDRESSES: Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation, 
Bradley Hall, 7301 Baltzell Avenue, Building 396, Fort Benning, GA 
31905.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Richard Procell, Alternate 
Designated Federal Officer for the Committee, by email at 
[email protected], or by telephone at (913) 684-2963.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The committee meeting is being held under 
the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., 
Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 
U.S.C. 552b, as amended), 41 CFR 102-3.140(c), and 41 CFR 102-3.150.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The Board of Visitors for the Western 
Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation is a non-discretionary 
Federal Advisory Committee chartered to provide the Secretary of 
Defense, through the Secretary of the Army, independent advice and 
recommendations on matters pertaining to the curriculum, instruction, 
physical equipment, fiscal affairs, and academic methods of the 
institute; other matters relating to the institute that the board 
decides to consider; and other items that the Secretary of Defense 
determines appropriate. The board reviews curriculum to determine 
whether it adheres to current U.S. doctrine, complies with applicable 
U.S. laws and regulations, and is consistent with U.S. policy goals 
toward Latin America and the Caribbean. The board also determines 
whether the instruction under the curriculum of the institute 
appropriately emphasizes human rights, the rule of law, due process, 
civilian control of the military, and the role of the military in a 
democratic society. The Secretary of Defense may act on the committee's 
advice and recommendations.
    Agenda: Update on the Human Rights and Democracy Program; Women 
Peace and Security Panel; Review of the WHINSEC Strategy and 
Implementation Plan; Briefs from the Department of State, U.S. Northern 
Command, U.S. Southern Command, and the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine 
Command; a public comments period; and presentation of other 
information appropriate to the board's interests.
    Public Accessibility to the Meeting: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as 
amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, and subject to the 
availability of space, this meeting is open to the public. A 30-minute 
period will be available for verbal public comments between 10:30 a.m. 
to 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 14, 2024. Seating is on a first to arrive 
basis. Those interested in attending are requested to submit their 
name, affiliation, and daytime phone number seven business days prior 
to the meeting to Mr. Procell, via electronic mail at the address 
listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section. Because the 
meeting of the committee will be held in a Federal Government facility 
on a military base, security screening is required. A photo ID is 
required to enter the base. Please note that security and gate guards 
have the right to inspect vehicles and persons seeking to enter and 
exit the installation. Bradley Hall is fully handicap accessible. 
Wheelchair access is available in front at the main entrance of the 
building. For additional information about public access procedures, 
contact Mr. Procell at the email address or telephone number listed in 
the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
    Written Comments and Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) 
and 102-3.140 and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments 
or statements to the committee, in response to the stated agenda of the 
open meeting or regarding the committee's mission in general. Written 
comments or statements should be submitted to Mr. Procell via 
electronic mail at the address listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 
CONTACT section. Written comments or statements being submitted in 
response to the agenda set forth in this notice must be received at 
least five business days prior to the meeting to be considered by the 
committee. The Designated Federal Officer will review all timely 
submitted written comments or statements with the committee 
chairperson, and ensure the comments are provided to all members of the 
committee before the meeting. Written comments or statements received 
after this date will be filed and presented to the committee during its 
next meeting.

James W. Satterwhite, Jr.,
Army Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-03041 Filed 2-13-24; 8:45 am]
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