[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 217 (Friday, November 8, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 88744-88745]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25940]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Defense Health Board; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee 
Meeting

AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness 
(USD(P&R)), Department 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 Tuesday, November 19, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 12 
p.m. eastern standard time (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#152974357d67707328" http: shawn.s.clausen.mil">shawn.s.clausen.mil</a>@health.mil">shawn.s.clausen.mil@health.mil</a> (email). Mailing address is 
7700 Arlington Boulevard, Suite 5101, Falls Church, Virginia 22042. 
Website: https://www.health.mil/dhb. 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''), 
title 5, U.S.C. 552b (commonly known as the ``Government in the 
Sunshine Act''), and 41, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), sections 
102-3.140 and 102-3.150.
    Due to circumstances beyond the control of the DoD, the DHB was 
unable to provide public notification required by 41 CFR 102-3.150(a) 
concerning its November 19, 2024 meeting. Accordingly, the Advisory 
Committee Management Officer, for the Department of Defense, pursuant 
to 41 CFR 102-3.150(b), waives the 15-calendar day notification 
requirement.
    Availability of Materials for the Meeting: Additional information, 
including the agenda, is available on the DHB website, https://www.health.mil/dhb. A copy of the agenda or any updates to the agenda 
for the November 19, 2024, 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.
    Agenda: The DHB anticipates receiving an update on the Ethical 
Implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Military Health 
System tasking and a briefing on essential questions and necessary 
elements of AI governance.

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    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 12 p.m. on November 19, 2024, EST. 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#dfbbb7bef1bbb7bd9fb7babeb3abb7f1b2b6b3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="17737f7639737f75577f72767b637f397a7e7b">[email protected]</span></a> or by 
contacting Ms. Camille Gaviola at (703) 275-6047 no later than 
Thursday, November 14, 2024. 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 Ms. Camille 
Gaviola 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#d0ecb1f0b8a2b5b6ed" http: shawn.s.clausen.mil">shawn.s.clausen.mil</a>@health.mil">shawn.s.clausen.mil@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: November 4, 2024.
Stephanie J. Bost,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
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