Notice2023-18518
Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
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Published
August 28, 2023
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Defense Department
Abstract
The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion (DACODAI) will occur.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 165 (Monday, August 28, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 58569-58570]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-18518]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion; 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 Diversity and Inclusion (DACODAI) will occur.
DATES: DACODAI will hold an open to the public meeting--Thursday,
October 5, 2023, from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) and Friday, October
6, 2023, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
ADDRESSES: The meeting will be held via videoconference. Participant
access information will be provided after registering.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Shirley Raguindin, (571) 645-6952
(voice), <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1c736f7832717f317d7079643273696f78316c316e32717e6432787d7f73787d755c717d757032717570"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="640b17004a0907490508011c4a0b111700491449164a09061c4a0005070b00050d2409050d084a090d08">[email protected]</span></a> (email).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is being held under the
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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 or any updates to the agenda, is available on the
DACODAI website <a href="https://www.dhra.mil/DMOC/DACODAI">https://www.dhra.mil/DMOC/DACODAI</a>. Materials presented
in the meeting may also be obtained on the DACODAI website.
Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is for the
DACODAI to receive briefings and have discussions on topics related to
racial/ethnic diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity within the
Armed Forces of the United States and for the committee members to vote
on the 2023 DACODAI proposed recommendations for the Secretary of
Defense.
Agenda: Thursday, October 5, 2023, from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
(EST). The Defense Advisory Committee (DACODAI) will begin in open
session on October 5, 2023, from 11:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with opening
remarks by Ms. Shirley Raguindin, the Designated Federal Officer (DFO)
and the DACODAI's Chair, Gen. (Ret.) Lester Lyle, and, if available,
additional comments by The Office of the Secretary of Defense. The
DACODAI will receive the following briefings: (1) Office of Diversity,
Equity, and Inclusion Progress by Dr. Lisa Arfaa, Director, Office for
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; (2) the Defense Testing and
Assessment Center Diversity and Inclusion Efforts by Dr. Matthew
Trippe, Defense Testing and Assessment Center and Ms. Mary Pommerich,
Defense Testing and Assessment Center. Closing remarks will be provided
by the Chair, Gen. (Ret.) Lyles, and Ms. Shirley Raguindin, DACODAI
DFO, will adjourn the meeting.
Friday, October 6, 2023, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The DACODAI
will begin in an open session on October 6, 2023, from 8:15 a.m. to
12:45 p.m. with opening remarks by Ms. Shirley Raguindin, the
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) and the DACODAI's Chair, Gen. (Ret.)
Lester Lyle. The DACODAI will receive a briefing from the Defense Equal
Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) on Racial/Ethnic Minority
Research Capability and Findings by Captain (U.S. Navy) Delmy Robinson,
Commandant, DEOMI, and Dr. Daniel McDonald, Deputy Director, DEOMI.
After the briefing, the DACODAI members will vote on proposed
recommendations for the Secretary of Defense. Closing remarks will be
provided by the Chair, Gen. (Ret.) Lyles, and Ms. Shirley Raguindin,
DACODAI DFO, will adjourn the meeting.
Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-
3.140 and 102-3.150, this meeting is open to the public from 11:45 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m. (EST) on October 5, 2023; and from 8:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
on October 6, 2023. The meeting will be held via 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 DACODAI at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#234c50470d4e400e424f465b0d4c5650470e530e510d4e415b0d4742404c47424a634e424a4f0d4e4a4f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="315e42551f5c521c505d54491f5e4442551c411c431f5c53491f5550525e555058715c50585d1f5c585d">[email protected]</span></a> or by
contacting Ms. Shirley Raguindin at (571) 645-6952 no later than
Friday, September 29, 2023 (by 5:00 p.m. EST). 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 Ms. Shirley
Raguindin at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#99f6eafdb7f4fab4f8f5fce1b7f6eceafdb4e9b4ebb7f4fbe1b7fdf8faf6fdf8f0d9f4f8f0f5b7f4f0f5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="49263a2d67242a6428252c3167263c3a2d6439643b67242b31672d282a262d2820092428202567242025">[email protected]</span></a> or (571) 645-
6952 no later than Friday, September 29. 2023 (by 5:00 p.m. EST) so
appropriate arrangements can be made.
Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140(c) and section
10(a)(3) of the FACA, the public or interested parties may submit
written statements to the DACODAI membership about the DACODAI's
mission and functions. Written statements may be submitted at any time
or in response to the stated agenda of planned meetings of the DACODAI.
All written statements shall be submitted to the DFO, Ms. Shirley
Raguindin, for the DACODAI, who will ensure that the written statements
are provided to the membership for their consideration. All written
statements will be submitted to mailing address, 4800 Mark Center
Drive, Suite 06E22, 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 Friday, September 29, 2023, it may
not be provided to or considered by the DACODAI during this biannual
business meeting. After reviewing the written statements, the Chair and
the DFO will determine if the requesting person(s) can make an oral
presentation. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the
DACODAI Chair and ensure they are provided to the members of the
DACODAI.
Members of the public may also email written statements at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#99f6eafdb7f4fab4f8f5fce1b7f6eceafdb4e9b4ebb7f4fbe1b7fdf8faf6fdf8f0d9f4f8f0f5b7f4f0f5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ea85998ec48789c78b868f92c4859f998ec79ac798c4878892c48e8b89858e8b83aa878b8386c4878386">[email protected]</span></a>. Written statements pertaining to
the meeting agenda for the DACODAI's meeting on October 5, 2023, must
be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. EST, Friday, September 29, 2023,
to be considered by the DACODAI membership prior to its October 5, 2023
meeting.
Dated: August 23, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2023-18518 Filed 8-25-23; 8:45 am]
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