[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 99 (Tuesday, May 21, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 44648]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-11076]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Department of Defense Military Family Readiness Council; 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 the following 
Federal advisory committee meeting of the DoD Military Family Readiness 
Council (MFRC) will take place.

DATES:  Open to the public, Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 
p.m.

ADDRESSES:  The meeting will be held by videoconference. Participant 
access information will be provided after registering. (Pre-meeting 
registration is required. See guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, 
``Meeting Accessibility'').

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Vesen L. Thompson, (703) 571-2360 
(voice), OSD Pentagon OUSD P-R Mailbox Family Readiness Council, 
[email protected] (Email). 
Mailing address: Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense 
(Military Community & Family Policy), 1500 Defense Pentagon, 
Washington, DC 20301-1500, Room 5A726. Website: http://www.militaryonesource.mil/those-who-support-mfrc.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Due to circumstances beyond the control of 
the Department of Defense, the Department of Defense Military Family 
Readiness Council was unable to provide public notification required by 
41 CFR 102-3.150(a) concerning its May 30, 2024 meeting. Accordingly, 
the Advisory Committee Management Officer for the Department of 
Defense, pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day 
notification requirement. 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 title 41, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), section 102-
3.140, and section 102-3.155.
    Availability of Materials for the Meeting: Additional information, 
including the agenda or any updates to the agenda, is available at the 
DoD MFRC website: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/mfrc.
    Materials presented in the meeting may also be obtained on the DoD 
MFRC website.
    Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is for the DoD 
MFRC to receive briefings and have discussions on topics related to 
Military Family Readiness Programs and Activities.
    Agenda: Thursday, May 30, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.--Welcome, 
Introductions, Announcements, Briefings on Changes to Healthcare Policy 
and Implication for Military Families.
    Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-
3.140 through 102-3.165, this meeting is open to the public from 1 p.m. 
to 3:30 p.m. on May 30, 2024. The meeting will be held by 
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 DoD MFRC at ([email protected]) or by contacting Mr. Vesen 
Thompson at (703) 571-2360 (voice), no later than Monday, May 27, 2024. 
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 Mr. Vesen 
Thompson no later than Monday, May 27, 2024, so that 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 DoD MFRC; however, email submissions are preferred. Persons 
interested in providing a written statement for review and 
consideration by DoD MFRC members attending the May 30, 2024, meeting, 
are encouraged to do so at [email protected]). Written statements received after this date will be 
provided to DoD MFRC members in preparation for the next MFRC meeting. 
The Designated Federal Officer (DFO) will review all timely submissions 
and ensure submitted written statements are provided to DoD MFRC 
members prior to the meeting that is subject to this notice. The DFO 
will review all timely submissions with the DoD MFRC Chair and ensure 
they are provided to the members of the DoD MFRC.
    Those who make submissions are requested to avoid including 
personally identifiable information such as names of adults and 
children, phone numbers, addresses, Social Security Numbers and other 
contact information within the body of the written statement.

    Dated: May 13, 2024.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2024-11076 Filed 5-20-24; 8:45 am]
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