[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 165 (Monday, August 26, 2024)] [Notices] [Pages 68415-68416] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2024-19134] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program Scientific Advisory Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment (USD(A&S)), Department of Defense (DoD). ACTION: Notice of Federal Advisory Committee meeting. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following [[Page 68416]] Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) will take place. DATES: SERDP SAB will hold a meeting open to the public. Day 1-- Monday, September 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Day 2--Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. Day 3--Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. Day 4--Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. ADDRESSES: The meeting will be accessible in person or by videoconference. The in-person meeting will be held at Hilton Arlington National Landing, 2399 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. Information for accessing the videoconference is provided in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, ``Meeting Accessibility''. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Kimberly Spangler, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), 703-571-2477 (voice), [email protected] (email). Mailing address is SERDP Office, 3500 Defense Pentagon, RM 5C646, Washington, DC 20301-3500. Website: https://serdp-estcp.mil/about/programs?Id=b7ba8fa2-c6b0-4ae3-bdcd-50a3461ef4d9. 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'') 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 on https://serdp-estcp.mil/about/programs?Id=b7ba8fa2-c6b0-4ae3-bdcd-50a3461ef4d9. Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is for the SERDP SAB to make recommendations regarding technologies, research, projects, programs, activities, and, if appropriate, funding within the scope of SERDP FY 2025. Agenda: Monday, September 16, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.--Welcome, Introductions, Statement of Need Overview and Proposals, Voting on FY 2025 Recommendations, and Public Comment. Tuesday, September 17, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.--Welcome, Statement of Need Overview and Proposals, Voting on FY 2025 Recommendations, and Public Comment. Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.--Welcome, Statement of Need Overview and Proposals, Voting on FY 2025 Recommendations, and Public Comment. Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.--Welcome, Statement of Need Overview and Proposals, Voting on FY 2025 Recommendations, and Public Comment. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 1009(a) and 41 CFR 102- 3.140 through 102-3.165, this meeting is open to the public. The meeting will be held in person and via videoconference. The in-person meeting will be held at the Hilton Arlington National Landing, 2399 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202. If you attend in person you are required to bring photo identification. If you wish to attend by videoconference you must register at this link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcu-qqzwrHyg-GWas5t1G8Sb1itX9vk0. Once registered, the web address and audio number will be provided. For purposes of transparency and attendance reporting you will be required to use your actual first name and last name as your username and provide your affiliation. Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Dr. Kimberly Spangler at 703-571-2477 (voice) no later than Wednesday, September 11, 2024 (by 5 p.m. EDT) so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140 and 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(3), interested persons may submit a written statement to the SERDP SAB. Individuals submitting a statement must submit their statement no later than 5 p.m. EDT, Friday, September 13, 2024, to [email protected] (email) or to 703-571-2477 (voice). If a statement pertaining to a specific topic being discussed at the planned meeting is not received by Friday, September 13, 2024, prior to the meeting, then it may not be provided to, or considered by, the SERDP SAB during the September 16-19, 2024 meeting. The DFO, Dr. Kimberly Spangler, will review all timely submissions with the SERDP SAB Chair and ensure such submissions are provided to the members of the SERDP SAB before the meeting. Public Comment Period: Just before the meeting adjourns the SERDP SAB Chair will ask those in the virtual meeting if there are any oral public comments. If there are, the chair will call on each person to speak. The individual will have up to 5 minutes to address the board. After oral comments, any comments submitted to the DFO will be read aloud. Dated: August 21, 2024. Aaron T. Siegel, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 2024-19134 Filed 8-23-24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6001-FR-P