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 124 STAT. 4476 PUBLIC LAW 111–383—JAN. 7, 2011 (C) assessing the approach of the Department of Defense approach to planning and programming facility improvements with specific emphasis on— (i) facility selection criteria and proportional assessment system; and (ii) facility programming responsibilities between the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs and the Secretaries of the military departments; (D) assessing whether the Comprehensive Master Plan for the National Capital Region Medical, dated April 2010, is adequate to fulfill statutory requirements, as required by section 2714 of the Military Construction Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010 (division B of Public Law 111– 84; 123 Stat. 2656), to ensure that the facilities and organizational structure described in the plan result in world class military medical centers in the National Capital Region; and (E) making recommendations regarding any adjust- ments of the master plan referred to in subparagraph (D) that are needed to ensure the provision of world class military medical centers and delivery system in the National Capital Region. (2) MEMBERS.— (A) APPOINTMENTS BY SECRETARY.—The panel shall be composed of such members as determined by the Secretary of Defense, except that the Secretary shall include as mem- bers— (i) medical facility design experts; (ii) military healthcare professionals; (iii) representatives of premier health care centers in the United States; and (iv) former retired senior military officers with joint operational and budgetary experience. (B) CONGRESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS.—The chairmen and ranking members of the Committees on the Armed Services of the Senate and House of Representatives may each designate one member of the panel. (C) TERM.—Members of the panel may serve on the panel until the termination date specified in paragraph (7). (D) COMPENSATION.—While performing duties on behalf of the panel, a member and any adviser referred to in paragraph (4) shall be reimbursed under Government travel regulations for necessary travel expenses. (3) MEETINGS.—The panel shall meet not less than quar- terly. The panel or its members may make other visits to military treatment centers and military headquarters in connec- tion with the duties of the panel. (4) STAFF AND ADVISORS.—The Secretary of Defense shall provide necessary administrative staff support to the panel. The panel may call in advisers for consultation. (5) REPORTS.— (A) INITIAL REPORT.—Not later than 120 days after the first meeting of the panel, the panel shall submit to the Secretary of Defense a written report containing— Deadlines. Recommenda- tions.