23 January 1998 Source: http://www.access.gpo.gov/su_docs/aces/aces140.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: January 23, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 15)] [Notices] [Page 3545-3546] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr23ja98-37] ======================================================================= ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Long-Range Air Power Panel Meeting AGENCY: Under Secretary of Defense, Acquisition and Technology. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [[Page 3546]] SUMMARY: This notice sets forth the schedule and summary agenda for the meeting of the Long-Range Air Power Panel on February 2 and 3, 1998. In accordance with Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended [5 U.S.C. App. II, (1982)], it has been determined that this Long-Range Air Power Panel meeting concerns matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) (1982), and that accordingly this meeting will be closed to the public from 0800-1800, February 2 and 3, 1998 in order for the Panel to discuss classified material. DATES: February 2 and 3, 1998. ADDRESSES: The Tank, 1801 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Long-Range Air Power Panel (LRAP) was established October 8, 1997 in accordance with section 8131 of the Defense Appropriations Act, 1998. The mission of the Long-Range Air Power Panel is to provide the President and Congress a report containing its conclusions and recommendations concerning the appropriate B-2 bomber force and specifically its recommendation on whether additional funds for the B-2 should be used for continued low- rate production of the B-2 or for upgrades to improve deployability, survivability, and maintainability. PROPOSED SCHEDULE AND AGENDA: The Panel will meet in closed session from 0800-1800 on February 2 and 3, 1998 in the Tank at the Institute for Defense Analyses Bldg. 1801 Beauregard Street, Alexandria VA. During the closed session on both days, DoD staff and contractor personnel will present the panel with briefings and status updates of current U.S. long-range air power capabilities, employment strategies and force structure plans for the future. The determination to close the meeting is based on the consideration that it is expected that discussion will involve classified matters of national security concern throughout. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Please contact Colonel Vic Saltsman at (703) 695-3165. Dated: January 16, 1998. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register, Liaison Officer Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 98-1582 Filed 1-22-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-04-M ----------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: January 23, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 15)] [Notices] [Page 3546] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr23ja98-38] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board Task Force on Submarine of the Future ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee meetings. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Submarine of the Future will meet in closed session on February 3, 1998 at TRW, Fairfax, Virginia. In order for the Task Force to obtain time sensitive classified briefing, critical to the understanding of the issues, this meeting is scheduled on short notice. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At this meeting the Task Force will assess the nation's need for attack submarines in the 21st century. In accordance with Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, P.L. No. 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. II, (1994)), it has been determined that this DSB Task Force meeting concerns matters listed in 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(1) (1994), and that accordingly this meeting will be closed to the public. Dated: January 16, 1998. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 98-1580 Filed 1-22-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-04-M ---------------------------------------------------------------------- [Federal Register: January 23, 1998 (Volume 63, Number 15)] [Notices] [Page 3546] From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] [DOCID:fr23ja98-39] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Defense Science Board Task Force on Satellite Reconnaissance ACTION: Notice of Advisory Committee meetings. .----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Defense Science Board Task Force on Open Systems will meet in closed session on February 23-24, 1998 at Strategic Analysis, Inc., 4001 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, Virginia. The mission of the Defense Science Board is to advise the Secretary of Defense through the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Technology on scientific and technical matters as they affect the perceived needs of the Department of Defense. At this meeting the Task Force will examine the benefits of, criteria for, and obstacles to the application of an open systems approach to weapon systems, and make recommendations on revisions to DoD policy, practice, or investment strategies that are required to obtain maximum benefit from adopting open systems. The Task Force will examine application to new defense programs, to those that have already made substantial investments in a design, and to those that are already fielded, across the spectrum of weapon systems, not just those heavily dependent on advanced computers and electronics. In accordance with Section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, P.L. No. 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App. II, (1994)), it has been determined that this DSB Task Force meeting concerns matters listed in 5 U.S.C. Sec. 552b(c)(1) (1994), and that accordingly this meeting will be closed to the public. Dated: January 16, 1998. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 98-1581 Filed 1-22-98; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5000-04-M