[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 57 (Friday, March 24, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 17930-17931]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-06078]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs, Notice of
Meeting, Amended
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 10., that the Advisory
Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs (ACTIA) will meet on April 4, 5
and 6, 2023 at the Seven Feathers Hotel Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta
Lane, Canyonville, OR 97417. The meeting sessions will begin, and end
as follows:
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Dates Times
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April 4, 2023............................. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.--Eastern
Standard Time (EST).
April 5, 2023............................. 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. EST.
April 6, 2023............................. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. EST.
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The meeting is open to the public who may attend in person or
virtually during the meeting times listed.
The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary on all
matters relating to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Native
Hawaiian organizations, and Native American Veterans. This includes
advising the Secretary on the administration of healthcare services and
benefits to American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) and Native Hawaiian
Veterans; thereby assessing those needs and whether VA is meeting them.
On April 4, 2023, the agenda will include opening remarks from the
Committee Chair, Executive Sponsor and other VA officials. There will
be updates on the PACT Act, Tribal HUD-VASH, co-pay exemptions for
Native American Veterans, Veterans Health Administration/Indian Health
Service (IHS) Memorandum of Understanding, IHS/Tribal health program
reimbursement agreements and purchased referred care.
On April 5, 2023, the agenda will include updates and a panel
discussion with senior officials from VA and IHS. Subsequent updates
and briefings will be provided on the White House Council on Native
American Affairs Health Committee; Tribal Veterans Representation
Expansion Project; Veterans Benefits Administration Claims events in
Indian Country; Native American Direct Loan; and the Native American
Veteran Program. There will also be a discussion and presentation on
``Operation Tiny Home'' for Veterans.
On April 6, 2023, the Committee will receive a briefing on AI/AN
Data for Veteran suicide/behavioral health. This will be followed by a
discussion on the transition plan for the Committee with new and
outgoing members. The Committee will then hold open discussion on
topics relevant to the Committee and address follow-up and action items
including dates for next meeting.
On all three days, there will be a comment period for those members
of the public who have provided a written summary.
Members of the public can register to attend the meetings at the
link below.
Meeting Link: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsfuyqrjgsGH0-wxw3P5_P_DoCIbkPoL0.
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Individuals who wish to speak are invited to submit a 1-2-page
summary of their comments no later than March 31, 2023, for inclusion
in the official meeting record. Members of the public may submit
written statements for the Committee's review to Peter Vicaire, at
[email protected]. Any member of the public seeking additional
information should contact Peter Vicaire at the email address above or
by calling 612-558-7744.
Dated: March 20, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-06078 Filed 3-23-23; 8:45 am]
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