[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 96 (Thursday, May 20, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 27504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-10682]



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials, Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that a virtual meeting 
of the Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials will be held on 
June 16, 2021--June 17, 2021. The meeting sessions will begin and ends 
as follows:

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                   Date                                 Time
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Wednesday, June 16, 2021..................  11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST.
Thursday, June 17, 2021...................  11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. EST.
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    The meeting sessions are open to the public. If you are interested 
in attending the meeting virtually, the dial-in number for both days is 
1-404-397-1596, Access Code: 1992672306#.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on the administration of national cemeteries, soldiers' lots 
and plots, the selection of new national cemetery sites, the erection 
of appropriate memorials, and the adequacy of Federal burial benefits. 
The Committee will make recommendations to the Secretary regarding such 
activities.
    On Wednesday, June 16, 2021, the agenda will include remarks by VA 
Leadership; refresher on Advisory Committee Ethics; best practice tips 
on the Federal Advisory Committee Act; status update on Tribal/National 
Cemetery Mentorship Program; burial needs of Native Americans and 
Alaskan Veterans/emerging trends and cultural awareness; burial needs 
of the hardest five percent; and public comments.
    On Thursday, June 17, 2021, the agenda will include a remarks and 
recap from committee chair; discussion on the bill for reservist/
guardsman; New Charge: HR 7105 Urn/Commemorative Plaque Benefit; update 
on burial social trends; discussion on outreach and memorialization 
efforts; recap of charges and action items; public comments; and open 
discussion.
    Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting should 
contact Ms. Christine Hamilton, Designated Federal Officer at 
[email protected] or 202-461-5681. Written comments may also 
be submitted to the committee. In the public's communications with the 
Committee, the writers must identify themselves and state the 
organizations, associations, or persons they represent.

    Dated: May 17, 2021.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-10682 Filed 5-19-21; 8:45 am]
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