2024-07084. Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting

AGENCY:

Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)), 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 Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct (DAC-PSM) will take place.

DATES:

DAC-PSM will hold a meeting open to the public on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (EST).

ADDRESSES:

The meeting may be accessed by videoconference. Information for accessing the videoconference will be provided after registering. (Pre-meeting registration is required. See guidance in SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION, “Meeting Accessibility”.)

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

Dr. Suzanne Holroyd, Designated Federal Officer (DFO), [phone] (voice), [e-mail] (email). Website: www.sapr.mil/​DAC-PSM. The most up-to-date changes to the meeting agenda can be found on the website.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

Due to circumstances beyond the control of the Designated Federal Officer and the Department of Defense, the Defense Advisory Committee for the Prevention of Sexual Misconduct was unable to provide public notification required by 41 CFR 102-3.150(a) concerning its April 10, 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.

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”), 5 U.S.C. 552b (commonly known as the “Government in the Sunshine Act”), and 41 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 102-3.140 and 102-3.150.

Availability of Materials for the Meeting: Additional information, including the agenda or any updates to the agenda, is available on the DAC-PSM website ( www.sapr.mil/​DAC-PSM). Materials presented in the meeting may also be obtained on the DAC-PSM website.

Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the meeting is for the DAC-PSM to receive briefings and have discussions on topics related to the prevention of sexual misconduct within the Armed Forces of the United States.

Agenda: Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST)—9:00 a.m. Meeting Open (Roll Call and Opening Remarks); 9:15 a.m. Brief: Office of People Analytics on Measurement of Risk and Protective Factors for Harmful Behaviors; 10:45 a.m. Brief: DoD Violence Prevention Cell on Prevention Research Agenda; 12:45 p.m. Panel: Service Representatives on Professional Military Education Instructor Preparation.

Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, this meeting is open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST on April 10, 2024. The meeting will be held by videoconference. All members of the public who wish to attend must register by contacting DAC-PSM at [e-mail] or by contacting Dr. Suzanne Holroyd at [phone] no later than Friday, April 5, 2024 (by 5:00 p.m. EST). Once registered, the web address and/or audio number will be provided.

Special Accommodations: Individuals requiring special accommodations to access the public meeting should contact Dr. Suzanne Holroyd at [e-mail] or [phone] no later than Friday, April 5, 2024 (by 5:00 p.m. EST) so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.140, and 5 U.S.C. 1009(a)(3), interested persons may submit a written statement to the DAC-PSM. Individuals submitting a statement must submit their statement no later than 5 p.m. EST, Friday, April 5, 2024 to Dr. Suzanne Holroyd at [phone] (voice) or to [e-mail] (email). If a statement pertaining to a specific topic being discussed at the planned meeting is not received by Friday, April 5, 2024, then it may not be provided to, or considered by, the DAC-PSM during the April 10, 2024, meeting. The DFO will review all timely submissions with the DAC-PSM Chair and ensure such submissions are provided to the members of the DAC-PSM before the meeting. Any comments received by the DAC-PSM will be posted on the DAC-PSM website ( www.sapr.mil/​DAC-PSM).

Dated: March 27, 2024.

Aaron T. Siegel,

Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.