[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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