Notice2023-24417
Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
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Published
November 6, 2023
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Defense Department
Abstract
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 213 (Monday, November 6, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 76192-76193]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-24417]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
[Req No. OS-2024-00033-FR]
Defense Advisory Committee on Diversity and Inclusion; 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: 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,
December 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. (EST) and Friday,
December 15, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. EST.
ADDRESSES: The in-person meeting will be held at the Association of the
United States Army (AUSA) Conference and Event Center, 2425 Wilson
Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201. In addition, the meeting will be held via
videoconference. Participant access information will be provided after
registering.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Ms.
Shirley Raguindin, (571) 645-6952 (voice), <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5e312d3a70333d733f323b2670312b2d3a732e732c70333c26703a3f3d313a3f371e333f373270333732"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dfb0acbbf1b2bcf2beb3baa7f1b0aaacbbf2aff2adf1b2bda7f1bbbebcb0bbbeb69fb2beb6b3f1b2b6b3">[email protected]</span></a> (email). Additional information is also
available at the DACODAI website: <a href="https://www.dhra.mil/DACODAI">https://www.dhra.mil/DACODAI</a>.
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 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 the
DACODAI website: <a href="https://www.dhra.mil/DACODAI/">https://www.dhra.mil/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. In addition, the committee members will vote on the
2023 DACODAI proposed recommendations for the Secretary of Defense.
Agenda: Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. EST.
DACODAI will begin in open session on December 14, 2023, from 9:00 a.m.
to 12:15 p.m. EST with opening remarks by Ms. Shirley Raguindin, the
DFO and the DACODAI's Chair, General (Gen.) (Ret.) Lester Lyles, The
DACODAI will receive the following briefings: (1) the United States
Africa Command (AFRICOM) on Diversity and Inclusion by Colonel Lynn
Ray, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, AFRICOM (2) the Office of
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Progress by Dr. Lisa Arfaa, Director,
Office for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion; and (3) the Defense
Testing and Assessment Center Diversity and Inclusion Efforts by Dr.
Tia Fechter. Closing remarks will be provided by the Chair, Gen. (Ret.)
Lyles, and Ms. Shirley Raguindin, DACODAI DFO, will adjourn the
meeting.
Friday, December 15, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:20 p.m. EST. The
DACODAI will begin in an open session on December 15, 2023, from 9:00
a.m. to 12:20 p.m. EST with opening remarks by Ms. Shirley Raguindin,
the DFO and the DACODAI's Chair, Gen. (Ret.) Lester Lyles. The DACODAI
will vote on proposed recommendations for the Secretary of Defense.
Closing remarks will be provided by the Chair, Gen.
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(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 9:00 a.m.
to 12:15 p.m. EST on December 14, 2023; and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:20
p.m. EST on December 15, 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#ef809c8bc1828cc28e838a97c1809a9c8bc29fc29dc1828d97c18b8e8c808b8e86af828e8683c1828683"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b0dfc3d49eddd39dd1dcd5c89edfc5c3d49dc09dc29eddd2c89ed4d1d3dfd4d1d9f0ddd1d9dc9eddd9dc">[email protected]</span></a> or by contacting Ms. Shirley Raguindin at (571)
645-6952 no later than Friday, December 8, 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 the DFO, Ms.
Shirley Raguindin at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#89e6faeda7e4eaa4e8e5ecf1a7e6fcfaeda4f9a4fba7e4ebf1a7ede8eae6ede8e0c9e4e8e0e5a7e4e0e5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="ed829e89c3808ec08c818895c382989e89c09dc09fc3808f95c3898c8e82898c84ad808c8481c3808481">[email protected]</span></a> or (571)
645-6952 no later than Friday, December 8, 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, December 8, 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 to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#80eff3e4aeede3ade1ece5f8aeeff5f3e4adf0adf2aeede2f8aee4e1e3efe4e1e9c0ede1e9ecaeede9ec"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="721d01165c1f115f131e170a5c1d0701165f025f005c1f100a5c1613111d16131b321f131b1e5c1f1b1e">[email protected]</span></a>. Written statements pertaining to
the meeting agenda for the DACODAI's meeting on December 14, 2023, must
be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. EST, Friday, December 8, 2023, to
be considered by the DACODAI membership prior to its December 14, 2023
meeting.
Dated: October 31, 2023.
Aaron T. Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2023-24417 Filed 11-3-23; 8:45 am]
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