[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 11 (Wednesday, January 17, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 3024]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-00779]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans, 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 the Readjustment of Veterans will conduct in-person 
meeting sessions in Tampa, Florida on February 7, 2024-February 9, 
2024.
    The sessions will begin, and end as follows in the noted locations:

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                Dates                          Times                    Locations               Open session
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February 7, 2024....................  8 a.m. to 5 p.m.         Tampa Vet Center, 9206 King  No.
                                       eastern standard time    Palm Drive, Tampa, FL
                                       (EST).                   33619.
February 8, 2024....................  8 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST..  Tampa VA Medical Center      No.
                                                                (James A. Haley), 13000
                                                                Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,
                                                                Tampa, FL 33612-4745.
February 8, 2024....................  1 p.m. to 5 p.m. EST...  Tampa VA Medical Center      Yes.
                                                                (James A. Haley), 13000
                                                                Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,
                                                                Tampa, FL 33612-4745.
February 9, 2024....................  8 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST..  Tampa VA Medical Center      Yes.
                                                                (James A. Haley), 13000
                                                                Bruce B. Downs Blvd.,
                                                                Tampa, FL 33612-4745.
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    The meeting sessions are open to the public, except when the 
Committee is conducting tours of VA facilities. Tours of VA facilities 
are closed to protect Veterans' privacy and personal information, in 
accordance with 5 U.S.C 552b(c)(6).
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the VA regarding the 
provision by VA of benefits and services to assist Veterans in the 
readjustment to civilian life. In carrying out this duty, the Committee 
shall take into account the needs of Veterans who served in combat 
theaters of operation. The Committee assembles, reviews, and assesses 
information relating to the needs of Veterans readjusting to civilian 
life and the effectiveness of VA services in assisting Veterans in that 
readjustment.
    The Committee, comprised of 14 subject matter experts, advises the 
Secretary, through the VA Readjustment Counseling Service, on the 
provision by VA of benefits and services to assist Veterans in the 
readjustment to civilian life. In carrying out this duty, the Committee 
assembles, reviews, and assesses information relating to the needs of 
Veterans readjusting to civilian life and the effectiveness of VA 
services in assisting Veterans in that readjustment, specifically 
taking into account the needs of Veterans who served in combat theaters 
of operation.
    On February 7, 2024, the agenda will include a site visit of the 
Tampa Vet Center, 9206 King Palm Drive, Tampa, FL 33619, from 8 a.m.-5 
p.m. EST. The meeting session is closed to the public in accordance 
with 5 U.S.C. 552b (c)(6). Exemption 6 permits the Committee to close a 
meeting that is likely to disclose information of a personal nature 
where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of 
personal privacy, which will most likely be the case throughout this 
field visit.
    On February 8, 2024, the Committee will convene in a closed session 
at the Tampa VA Medical Center (James A. Haley) 13000 Bruce B. Downs 
Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612-4745, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. EST as it tours the 
VA facility. This portion of the meeting will be closed to the public 
in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b (c) (6). Exemption 6 permits the 
Committee to close a meeting that is likely to disclose information of 
a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly 
unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, which will most likely be the 
case throughout this field visit. From 1 p.m. to to 5 p.m. EST, the 
meeting will reconvene in an open session at the Tampa VA Medical 
Center (James A. Haley) 13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612-
4745. During this session, the agenda will include a briefings and 
updates.
    On February 9, 2024, the session is open to the public and will be 
held at the Tampa VA Medical Center (James A. Haley) 13000 Bruce B. 
Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612-4745. The agenda will include 
presentations and updates. Additionally, the Committee will be solely 
focused on writing the 24th Annual Report, which will be accomplished 
through breakout groups and open full committee discussion.
    No time will be allotted for receiving oral comments from the 
public; however, the committee will accept written comments from 
interested parties on issues outlined in the meeting agenda or other 
issues regarding the readjustment of Veterans. Parties wishing to 
submit written questions or comments many send them to Mr. Richard 
Barbato, via email at VHA RCS Strategy & Analysis 
[email protected] or by mail at Department of Veterans 
Affairs, Readjustment Counseling Service (10RCS), 810 Vermont Avenue, 
Washington, DC 20420.
    Any member of the public seeking additional information should 
contact Mr. Barbato at the email addressed noted above.

    Dated: February 11, 2024.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-00779 Filed 1-16-24; 8:45 am]
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