[Federal Register Volume 68, Number 222 (Tuesday, November 18, 2003)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65117-65118]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 03-28681]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Chiropractic Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public 
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Chiropractic 
Advisory Committee will meet Tuesday, December 2, 2003, from 1:30 p.m. 
until 4:15 p.m., and Wednesday, December 3, 2003 from 8:15 until 4 
p.m., in the 7th floor conference room of The American Legion, 1608 K 
St. NW., Washington, DC 20006. The meeting is open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to provide direct assistance and 
advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the development and 
implementation of the chiropractic health program. Matters on which the 
Committee shall assist and advise the Secretary include protocols 
governing referrals to chiropractors and direct access to chiropractic 
care, scope of practice of chiropractic practitioners, definitions of 
services to be provided and such other matters as the Secretary 
determines to be appropriate.
    On December 2, Committee members will discuss the status of the 
recommendations to the Secretary; receive a briefing on VA educational 
resources and polices; discuss their work plan; and, as time permits, 
begin discussion of educational recommendations. On December 3, the 
Committee will receive an update on the status of the chiropractic 
occupational study; continue discussions on educational issues; and 
discuss the agenda for the next meeting.
    Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting is requested 
to contact Ms. Sara McVicker, RN, MN, Designated Federal Officer, at 
(202) 273-8558 no later than noon Eastern time on Tuesday, November 25, 
2003, in order to facilitate entry to the building.
    Public comments will not be accepted at the meeting. It is 
preferred that any comments be transmitted electronically to 
[email protected] or mailed to: Chiropractic Advisory 
Committee, Primary Care, Medical Surgical Services SHG (111), U.S. 
Department of Veterans

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Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Items mailed 
via United States Postal Service require 7-10 days for delivery due to 
delays resulting from security measures.

    Dated: November 10, 2003.
E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 03-28681 Filed 11-17-03; 8:45 am]
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