2021-11312. 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 June 23, 2021 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:

 

Applicable: May 20, 2021.

Meeting date: The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, starting at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and ending no later than 12:00 noon, EDT.

ADDRESSES:

Due to COVID mitigation, the meeting will be held telephonically. 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 5:00 p.m. EST, on June 18, 2021, 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 5:00 p.m. EST, on Friday June 18, 2021. 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, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, 123, Washington, DC 20004-2608 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. The Commission does not have an appropriation and operates on donated funds.

Agenda: Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Old Business

• Acceptance of minutes of last meeting
• Public Comment Period

New Business

• Executive Director's Report—Executive Director Dayton
• First Colors Report—Deputy Director Carr
• Preliminary Plan for Dedication—Carr and Dayton

Other Business

• Chairman's Report
• Set Next Meeting
• Motion to Adjourn

David Coscia,

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