[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 153 (Thursday, August 10, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54402-54403]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-17148]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War, Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10., that the Advisory 
Committee on Former Prisoners of War (ACFPOW) will conduct a hybrid 
meeting (in-person and virtual) on August 30, 2023 and August 31, 2023 
at various times and multiple locations in Washington, DC. The meeting 
sessions will begin and end as follows:
    Public participation will commence as follows:

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                Date                          Time                   Location                 Open session
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August 30, 2023....................  8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.--  810 Vermont Avenue NW,      Yes.
                                      Eastern Standard       Sonny Montgomery Room
                                      Time (EST).            230, Washington, DC 20420/
                                                             Webex Link and Call-in
                                                             Information Below.
August 31, 2023....................  9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.   Washington VA Medical       Yes.
                                      (EDT).                 Center, 50 Irving Street
                                                             NW, Washington, DC 20420/
                                                             Webex Link and Call-in
                                                             Information Below.
August 31, 2023....................  11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.   Washington VA Medical       No.
                                      (EDT).                 Center, 50 Irving Street
                                                             NW, Washington, DC 20420.
August 31, 2023....................  1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.    810 Vermont Avenue NW,      Yes.
                                      (EDT).                 Sonny Montgomery Room
                                                             230, Washington, DC 20420/
                                                             Webex Link and Call-in
                                                             Information Below.
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    Sessions are open to the public, except when the Committee is 
conducting a tour of VA facilities. Tours of VA facilities are closed, 
to protect Veterans' privacy and personal information, by 5 U.S.C. 
552b(c)(6).
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on the administration of benefits under title 38 U.S.C., for 
Veterans who are Former Prisoners of War (FPOW), and to make 
recommendations on the needs of such Veterans for compensation, health 
care and rehabilitation.
    On Wednesday, August 30th, the Committee will assemble in open 
session from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for discussion and briefings from 
senior leadership with Veterans Affairs Central Office, Veterans 
Benefits Administration and Veterans Health Administration officials.
    On Thursday, August 31st, the Committee will assemble in open 
session from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. for discussion and briefings from 
VA Washington DC Healthcare and the Baltimore Regional Office 
officials. The Committee will then convene a closed session from 11:00 
a.m.-1:00 p.m. to tour the Washington DC VA Medical Center in 
conjunction with lunch.
    Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or seeking 
additional information should contact, Designated Federal Officer, 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Advisory Committee on Former

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Prisoners of War at [email protected].
    Any member of the public who wishes to participate in the virtual 
meeting may use the following Cisco Webex Meeting Links:

Join On Your Computer or Mobile App

Day 1

https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mbf66ee71738417c8894f48c3f32d4a48
Webinar Number: 2760 144 0627
Dial [email protected]
You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your webinar number.
Join by phone
14043971596 USA Toll Number
Access code 2760 144 0627

Day 2

https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mbe296f038ca41d484fdc4a8989ff627f
Webinar Number: 2764 210 3612
Dial [email protected]
You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your webinar number.
Join by phone
14043971596 USA Toll Number
Access code 2764 210 3612

    Dated: August 7, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-17148 Filed 8-9-23; 8:45 am]
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