2015-27383. Foreign Affairs Policy Board Meeting Notice

Closed Meeting

In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App., the Department of State announces a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Policy Board to take place on October 28, 2015, at the Department of State, Washington, DC.

The Foreign Affairs Policy Board reviews and assesses: (1) Global threats and opportunities; (2) trends that implicate core national security interests; (3) tools and capacities of the civilian foreign affairs agencies; and (4) priorities and strategic frameworks for U.S. foreign policy. Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App § 10(d), and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1), it has been determined that this meeting will be closed to the public as the Board will be reviewing and discussing matters properly classified in accordance with Executive Order 13526.

This Notice will publish with less than 15 calendar days' notice. The Department of State finds exceptional circumstances, in that the Secretary of State must address this meeting of the Foreign Affairs Policy Board and his schedule, including his travel schedule, does not permit rescheduling this meeting to a later date.

For more information, contact Gloria Lee at [phone].

Dated: October 16, 2015.

Adam Lusin,

Designated Federal Officer.