[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 143 (Thursday, July 25, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60495-60496]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-16359]


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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 (Committee) will conduct a hybrid 
meeting (in-person and virtual) on August 28-29, 2024 at the VA Central 
Office, 810 Vermont Avenue, Sonny Montgomery Conference Room 230, 
Washington, DC 20420. Public participation will commence as follows:

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                Date                          Time                   Location                 Open session
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August 28, 2024....................  8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.    VA Central Office, 810      Yes.
                                      Eastern Standard       Vermont Ave./Webex Link
                                      Time (EST).            and Call-in Information
                                                             Below.
August 29, 2024....................  9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.    VA Central Office, 810      Yes.
                                      (EST).                 Vermont Ave./Webex Link
                                                             and Call-in Information
                                                             Below.
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    The meeting sessions are open to the public.
    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 the needs of these 
Veterans, in the areas

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of compensation, health care, and rehabilitation.
    On Wednesday, August 28th, the Committee will assemble in open 
session for discussions and briefings from VA Central Office, Veterans 
Benefits Administration and Veterans Health Administration officials.
    On Thursday, August 29th, the Committee will assemble in open 
session for discussions and briefings on benefits and services that 
available to FPOWs and surviving spouses.
    FPOWs who wish to speak at the public forum are invited to submit a 
1-2-page commentary for inclusion in official meeting records. Any 
member of the public may also submit a 1-2-page commentary for the 
Committee's review.
    Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or seeking 
additional information should contact, Julian Wright, Designated 
Federal Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Advisory Committee on 
Former Prisoners of War at [email protected] no later than August 
1, 2024. Any member of the public who wishes to participate in the 
virtual meeting may use the following Microsoft Teams Meeting Link:

Join on Your Computer or Mobile App

Day 1

    https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m2e84c6b57cd813346d65f3c91d44b67b.
    Webinar Number: 2826 524 4971.
    Join by video system:
    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: 2826 524 4971.

Day 2

    https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m2e84c6b57cd813346d65f3c91d44b67b.
    Webinar Number: 2818 034 0600.
    Join by video system:
    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: 2818 034 0600.

    Dated: July 22, 2024.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-16359 Filed 7-24-24; 8:45 am]
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