2023-24070. Board of Visitors, National Defense University; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY:

Office of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Department of Defense (DoD).

ACTION:

Notice of Federal advisory committee meeting.

SUMMARY:

The DoD is publishing this notice to announce that the following Federal advisory committee meeting of the Board of Visitors, National Defense University (BoV NDU) will take place.

DATES:

Friday, December 1, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

ADDRESSES:

Marshall Hall, Building 62, Room 155, the National Defense University, 300 5th Avenue SW, Fort McNair, Washington, DC 20319–5066. Visitors should report to the Front Security Desk in the lobby of Marshall Hall and from there, they will be directed to the meeting room.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Ms. Joycelyn Stevens, (202) 685–0079 (Voice) [e-mail]; [e-mail] (Email). Mailing address is National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, DC 20319–5066. Website: http://www.ndu.edu/​About/​Board-of-Visitors/​. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting agenda can be found at https://www.ndu.edu/​About/​Board-of-Visitors/​BOV-Dec-1-2023.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

This meeting is being held in accordance with chapter 10 of title 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) (formerly known as the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C., App.)). Under the provisions of the Government in the Sunshine Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102–3.140 and 102–3.150. Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102–3.140 through 102–3.165, this meeting is open to the public.

Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting will include discussion on accreditation compliance, organizational management, resource management, and other matters of interest to the National Defense University.

Agenda: Friday, December 1, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (eastern time): Call to Order and Administrative Notes; State of the University Address; Reaffirmation of Middle States Commission on Higher Education Accreditation Update; Facilities, Technology (NDU Connect) & Manpower (Hiring) Updates; Ethics Working Group Update; NATO Conference of Commandants; Discussion of Public Written Comments; Board of Visitors Member Deliberation and Feedback; Wrap-up and Closing Remarks.

Meeting Accessibility: Limited space is available for observers and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Meeting location is handicap accessible. The Main Gate/Visitor's Gate on 2nd Street SW is open 24/7. All non-DoD, non-federally-affiliated visitors MUST use this gate to access Fort McNair.

Base Access Requirements: All visitors without a U.S. Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) or U.S. military ID must be vetted in advance to gain entry onto the base. Per the U.S. Army, all non-DoD civilians are required to have a background check before being allowed on a military installation; better known as vetting. It is HIGHLY recommended that visitors undergo the pre-vetting process and apply online as detailed below.

For pre-vetting:

To allow sufficient time for processing, access requests should be submitted 10 days before the event. The visitor will receive notification via email, and, if approved, a one-day visitor's pass for entry onto the base. The visitor must print the pass and present it to the guard at the gate to enter Fort McNair.

(a) If the visitor has a valid U.S. driver's license:

(i) The visitor can apply for access online at https://pass.aie.army.mil/​jbmhh/​. Under Reason for Visit, select “Other.” Alternatively, the visitor can apply in person at the Fort McNair Visitor Control Center (VCC)/Police Substation (Building 65) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

(b) If the visitor does not have a U.S. driver's license:

(i) The visitor must fill out a paper application in person at the Fort McNair Visitor Control Center (VCC)/Police Substation (Building 65) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

For vetting the day of the event:

The visitor must apply in person at the Fort McNair Visitor Control Center (VCC)/Police Substation (Building 65) from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The visitor should plan to arrive early, as the procedure for running background checks and issuing passes can take much longer than expected.

For additional information, please go to https://home.army.mil/​jbmhh/​index.php/​my-fort/​all-services/​access-gate-info.

Vehicle Search: Non-DoD, Non-federally-affiliated visitors' vehicles are subject to search.

Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140, and section 10(a)(3) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, written statements to the committee may be submitted to the committee at any time or in response to a stated planned meeting agenda by email to Ms. Joycelyn Stevens at [e-mail] or fax at (202) 685–3920. Any written statements received by 5 p.m. on Thursday, November 30 will be distributed to the BoV NDU in the order received. Comments pertaining to the agenda items will be discussed during the public meeting. Any written statements received after the deadline will be provided to the members of the BoV NDU prior to the next scheduled meeting and posted on the website.

Dated: October 24, 2023.

Aaron T. Siegel,

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.