[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 236 (Monday, December 9, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 73926]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-29301]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Veterans' Rural Health Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the Veterans' 
Rural Health Advisory Committee will hold a meeting on January 14-15, 
2014, in Room 1G12, Building 1, at the George E. Whalen VA Medical 
Center (VAMC), 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City, Utah, from 9 a.m. to 
5 p.m. on January 14, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on January 15. The 
meeting is open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on health care issues affecting enrolled Veterans residing in 
rural areas. The Committee examines programs and policies that impact 
the provision of VA health care to enrolled Veterans residing in rural 
areas, and discusses ways to improve and enhance VA services for these 
Veterans.
    On the morning of January 14, the Committee will hear from its 
Chairman, the VAMC Director, and the Director of the Veterans Health 
Administration (VHA) Office of Rural Health (ORH). The Committee will 
hear a presentation on the Women's Health Program, witness a Telehealth 
demonstration, and tour Native Healing Grounds.
    In the afternoon, the Committee will receive an overview of the VHA 
Veterans Transportation Program and a demonstration of the State of 
Utah's Veterans Database. At 6 p.m., the Committee will hold a Rural 
Veterans Forum at the Central Utah Veterans' Home, 1865 North Main, 
Payson, Utah.
    On January 15, the Committee will hear opening remarks from its 
Chairman; discuss its meeting; and conduct a workgroup session on the 
Committee's annual report. Public comments will be received at 4:30 
p.m.
    Individuals scheduled to speak are invited to submit a 1-2 page 
summary of their comments for inclusion in the official meeting record. 
Because the meeting is being held in a government building, a photo 
I.D. must be presented at the Guard's Desk as a part of the clearance 
process. Therefore, you should allow an additional 15 minutes before 
the meeting begins.
    Members of the public may also submit written statements for the 
Committee's review to Ms. Judy Bowie, Designated Federal Officer, ORH 
(10P1R), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420, or email at [email protected]. Any 
member of the public seeking additional information should contact Ms. 
Bowie at (202) 461-1929.

    Dated: December 4, 2013.
Jeffrey M. Martin,
Program Manager, Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the 
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2013-29301 Filed 12-6-13; 8:45 am]
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