2024-08018. World War One Centennial Commission; Notification of Upcoming Public Advisory Meeting

AGENCY:

World War One Centennial Commission.

ACTION:

Meeting notice.

SUMMARY:

Notice of this meeting is being provided according to the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act. This notice provides the schedule and agenda for the May 7, 2024, meeting of the World War One Centennial Commission (the Commission). The meeting is available to the public. Dial in information will be provided upon request.

DATES:

Meeting date: The meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, starting at 9 a.m. eastern daylight time (EDT) and ending no later than 12 p.m. EDT.

ADDRESSES:

This meeting will be held in person and also available virtually. The meeting will convene in person at 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC. Virtual attendance is by reservation. Requests for dial in information may be made to [e-mail].

Written Comments may be submitted to the Commission and will be made part of the permanent record of the Commission. Comments must be received by 5 p.m. EDT, on May 3, 2024, and may be provided by email to [e-mail].

Contact Mr. Daniel S. Dayton at [e-mail] to register to comment during the meeting's 30-minute public comment period. Registered speakers/organizations will be allowed five (5) minutes and will need to provide written copies of their presentations. Requests to comment, together with presentations for the meeting must be received by 5 p.m. EDT, on Friday May 3, 2024. Please contact Mr. Dayton at the email address above to obtain meeting materials.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Daniel S. Dayton, Designated Federal Officer, World War 1 Centennial Commission, 1455 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20004. 202-380-0725 (note: this is not a toll-free number).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Background

The World War One Centennial Commission was established by Public Law 112-272 (as amended), as a commission to ensure a suitable observance of the centennial of World War I, to provide for the designation of memorials to the service of members of the United States Armed Forces in World War I, and for other purposes.

Under this authority, the Committee will plan, develop, and execute programs, projects, and activities to commemorate the centennial of World War I, encourage private organizations and State and local governments to organize and participate in activities commemorating the centennial of World War I, facilitate and coordinate activities throughout the United States relating to the centennial of World War I, serve as a clearinghouse for the collection and dissemination of information about events and plans for the centennial of World War I, and develop recommendations for Congress and the President for commemorating the centennial of World War I. Further, the Commission oversees the design and construction of the national World War I Memorial in Washington, DC.

Agenda

Old Business

• WWICC Program Review
• Public Comment Period

New Business

• Status of the National WWI Memorial

○ Ongoing Maintenance

○ Sculpture Completion and Installation

• A Soldier's Journey: First Illumination ceremony briefing
• Financial Report
• Legislative Report
• Commission Sunset

○ Commission Closing Document Review and Approval

Chairman's Remarks

Adjourn

David Coscia,

Agency Liaison Officer, Office of Presidential & Congressional Agency Liaison Services, General Services Administration.