Notice2023-23713
Defense Health Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
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Published
October 27, 2023
Issuing agencies
Defense Department
Abstract
The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Health Board (DHB) will take place.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 207 (Friday, October 27, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73829-73830]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-23713]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Req No. OS-2024-00022-FR]
Defense Health Board; 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 that the
following Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Defense Health
Board (DHB) will take place.
DATES: Open to the public Wednesday, November 29, 2023, from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m. (EST).
ADDRESSES: The address of the open meeting is 8111 Gatehouse Rd, Room
345, Falls Church, VA 22042. The meeting will be held both in-person
and virtually. To participate in the meeting, see the Meeting
Accessibility section for instructions.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Shawn Clausen, 703-275-6060
(voice), <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#09356829617b6c6f34" http: shawn.s.clausen.mil">shawn.s.clausen.mil</a>@health.mil"><a href="http://shawn.s.clausen.mil">shawn.s.clausen.mil</a>@health.mil</a> (email). Mailing address is
7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042.
Website: <a href="http://www.health.mil/dhb">http://www.health.mil/dhb</a>. 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''),
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, is available on the DHB website, <a href="http://www.health.mil/dhb">http://www.health.mil/dhb</a>. A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda
for the November 29, 2023, meeting will be available on the DHB
website. Any other materials presented in the meeting may also be
obtained at the meeting.
Purpose of the Meeting: The DHB provides independent advice and
recommendations to maximize the safety and quality of, as well as
access to, health care for DoD health care beneficiaries. The purpose
of the meeting is to provide progress updates on specific tasks before
the DHB. In addition, the DHB will receive information briefings on
current issues related to military medicine.
Agenda: The DHB anticipates receiving a decision briefing on
Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in the Military Health
System. The DHB also expects an update from the DHB Public Health
Subcommittee's tasking on Effective Public Health Communication
Strategies with DoD personnel.
Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-
3.140 through 102-3.165 and subject to the availability of space, this
meeting will be held in-person and virtually and is open to the public
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Seating and virtual participation is limited and
is on a first-come basis. All members of the public who wish to
participate must register by emailing their name, rank/title, and
organization/company to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#67030f0649030f05270f02060b130f490a0e0b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bfdbd7de91dbd7ddffd7daded3cbd791d2d6d3">[email protected]</span></a> or by contacting Mr. Rubens
Lacerda at (703)
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275-6012 no later than Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Additional details
will be required from all members of the public attending in-person
that do not have Gatehouse building access. Once registered,
participant access information will be provided.
Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special
accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Mr. Rubens
Lacerda at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made.
Written Statements: Any member of the public wishing to provide
comments to the DHB related to its current taskings or mission may do
so at any time in accordance with section 10(a)(3) of the FACA, 41 CFR
102-3.105(j) and 102-3.140, and the procedures described in this
notice. Written statements may be submitted to the DHB's Designated
Federal Officer (DFO), CAPT Clausen, at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#132f72337b6176752e" http: shawn.s.clausen.mil">shawn.s.clausen.mil</a>@health.mil"><a href="http://shawn.s.clausen.mil">shawn.s.clausen.mil</a>@health.mil</a>.
Supporting documentation may also be included, to establish the
appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary background
information. If the written statement is not received at least five (5)
business days prior to the meeting, the DFO may choose to postpone
consideration of the statement until the next open meeting. The DFO
will review all timely submissions with the DHB President and ensure
they are provided to members of the DHB before the meeting that is
subject to this notice. After reviewing the written comments, the
President and the DFO may choose to invite the submitter to orally
present their issue during an open portion of this meeting or at a
future meeting.
Dated: October 23, 2023.
Natalie M. Ragland,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2023-23713 Filed 10-26-23; 8:45 am]
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