79 FR 182 pg. 56348 - Board of Regents, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
Type: NOTICEVolume: 79Number: 182Page: 56348
Page: 56348FR document: [FR Doc. 2014-22399 Filed 9-18-14; 8:45 am]
Agency: Defense Department
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Board of Regents, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting
AGENCY:
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU), Department of Defense.
ACTION:
Quarterly meeting notice.
SUMMARY:
The Department of Defense is publishing this notice to announce the following meeting of the Board of Regents, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences ("the Board").
DATES:
Tuesday, October 14, 2014, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. (Open Session) and 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Closed Session).
ADDRESSES:
Hershey Lodge, 325 University Drive, Hershey, PA 17033.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Jennifer Nuetzi James, Designated Federal Officer, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, D3002, Bethesda, Maryland 20814; telephone 301-295-3066; email jennifer.nuetzi-james@usuhs.edu.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
This meeting notice is being published under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR part 102-3.150.
Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is to review the operations of USU, particularly the academic affairs, and provide advice to the USU President and the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs (who represents the Secretary of Defense). These actions are necessary for the University to pursue its mission, which is to provide outstanding healthcare practitioners and scientists to the uniformed services, and to obtain institutional accreditation.
Agenda: The actions that will take place include the approval of minutes from the Board Meeting held on August 5, 2014; recommendations regarding the approval of faculty appointments and promotions; recommendations regarding the awarding of post-baccalaureate degrees; and the review of awards and honors. The USU President will provide a report on recent actions affecting academic and operations of the University. The Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute will provide an operational update; the F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine will provide academic updates to include initiatives and collaborations; the Daniel K. Inouye Graduate School of Nursing will present an update on academic activities and collaborations; and the Postgraduate Dental College will provide an update on academic activities. A closed session will be held to discuss personnel actions and active investigations.
Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to Federal statute and regulations (5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR parts 102-3.140 through 102-3.165) and the availability of space, the meeting is open to the public from 2:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Seating is on a first-come basis. Members of the public wishing to attend the meeting should contact Jennifer Nuetzi James at the address and phone number noted in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2, 5-7) the Department of Defense has determined that the portion of the meeting from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. shall be closed to the public. The Under Secretary of Defense (Personnel and Readiness), in consultation with the Office of the DoD General Counsel, has determined in writing that a portion of the committee's meeting will be closed as the discussion will disclose sensitive personnel information, will include matters that relate solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of the agency, will involve allegations or findings of a person having committed a crime or censuring an individual, and may disclose investigatory records compiled for law enforcement purposes.
Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR part 102-3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the public or interested organizations may submit written comments to the Board about its approved agenda pertaining to this meeting, or at any time on the Board's mission. Interested persons may submit a written statement for consideration by the Board. Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the Designated Federal Officer at the address listed in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. If such statement is not received at least 5 calendar days prior to the meeting, it may not be provided to or considered by the Board until a later date. The Designated Federal Officer will compile all timely submissions with the Board's Chairman and ensure such submissions are provided to Board Members before the meeting.
Dated: September 16, 2014.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2014-22399 Filed 9-18-14; 8:45 am]
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