[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 76 (Wednesday, April 20, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Page 22083]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-9536]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Department of the Air Force
U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors Notice of Meeting
AGENCY: U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors.
ACTION: Meeting notice.
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SUMMARY: Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 9355, the U.S. Air Force Academy
(USAFA) Board of Visitors (BoV) will meet in the Capitol Building Main
Visitor Center Conference Rooms 208/209 in Washington, DC on 13 May
2011. The meeting session will begin at 10:30 a.m. The purpose of this
meeting is to review morale and discipline, social climate, curriculum,
instruction, infrastructure, fiscal affairs, academic methods, and
other matters relating to the Academy. Specific topics for this meeting
include an update on the ``Don't Ask Don't Tell'' way ahead; an Air
Force perspective on Diversity; an Ethics briefing; and Air Force
Academy fiscal issues in relation to the reduction of Department of
Defense and Air Force budgets.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR 102-3.155, the
Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force has
determined that a portion of this meeting shall be closed to the
public. The Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force,
in consultation with the Office of the Air Force General Counsel, has
determined in writing that the public interest requires that one
portion of this meeting be closed to the public because it will involve
matters covered by subsection (c)(6) of 5 U.S.C. 552b.
Public attendance at the open portions of this USAFA BoV meeting
shall be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis up to the
reasonable and safe capacity of the meeting room. In addition, any
member of the public wishing to provide input to the USAFA BoV should
submit a written statement in accordance with 41 CFR 102-3.140(c) and
section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) and the
procedures described in this paragraph. Written statements must address
the following details: The issue, discussion, and a recommended course
of action. Supporting documentation may also be included as needed to
establish the appropriate historical context and provide any necessary
background information. Written statements can be submitted to the
Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at the Air Force Pentagon address
detailed below at any time. However, if a written statement is not
received at least 10 days before the first day of the meeting which is
the subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to, or
considered by, the BoV until its next open meeting. The DFO will review
all timely submissions with the BoV Chairperson and ensure they are
provided to members of the BoV before the meeting that is the subject
of this notice. For the benefit of the public, rosters that list the
names of BoV members and any releasable materials presented during open
portions of this BoV meeting shall be made available upon request.
If, after review of timely submitted written comments, the BoV
Chairperson and DFO deem appropriate, they may choose to invite the
submitter of the written comments to orally present their issue during
an open portion of the BoV meeting that is the subject of this notice.
Members of the BoV may also petition the Chairperson to allow specific
persons to make oral presentations before the BoV. Per 41 CFR 102-
3.140(d), any oral presentations before the BoV shall be in accordance
with agency guidelines provided pursuant to a written invitation and
this paragraph. Direct questioning of BoV members or meeting
participants by the public is not permitted except with the approval of
the DFO and Chairperson.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Or to attend this BoV meeting, contact
Capt Stephen Quesenberry, USAFA Programs Manager, Directorate of Force
Development, Manpower, Personnel, and Services, AF/A1DOA, 2221 S. Clark
St, Ste 500, Arlington, VA, 22202, (703) 604-8142.
Bao-Anh Trinh,
Air Force Federal Register Liaison Officer.
[FR Doc. 2011-9536 Filed 4-19-11; 8:45 am]
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