Notice of Meeting, 7798 [05-2910]

Download as PDF 7798 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 30 / Tuesday, February 15, 2005 / Notices organizational structures, and services of the Department in assisting homeless veterans. The Committee shall assemble and review information relating to the needs of homeless veterans and provide ongoing advice on the most appropriate means of providing assistance to homeless veterans. The Committee will make recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities. On March 7, 2005, the Committee will receive reports from program experts, assess the availability of health care and benefit services, review the Capital Asset Realignment for Enhanced Services (CARES) program and other initiatives designed to assist veterans who are homeless. On March 8, 2005, the Committee will review legislative recommendations and work on its annual report. Those wishing to attend the meeting should contact Mr. Pete Dougherty, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 273–5764. No time will be allocated for receiving oral presentations during the public meeting. However, the Committee will accept written comments from interested parties on issues affecting homeless veterans. Such comments should be referred to the Committee at the following address: Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans, Homeless Veterans Programs Office (075D), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Dated: February 7, 2005. VerDate jul<14>2003 17:50 Feb 14, 2005 Jkt 205001 By Direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 05–2911 Filed 2–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–M DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Public Law 92–463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans will be held from February 28 to March 4, 2005 in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands at various sites. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary on the administration of VA benefits and services to minority veterans, to assess the needs of minority veterans and to evaluate whether VA compensation, medical and rehabilitation services, outreach, and other programs are meeting those needs. The Committee will make recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities. The Committee will be conducting concurrent tours of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands February 28 to March 2, 2005. Town hall meetings will be held at the following times and locations: February 28, 2005 from 7–9 p.m. Puerto Rico: Utuado—Town Government Hall PO 00000 Frm 00088 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 U.S. Virgin Islands: Christiansted, St. Croix—American Legion Hall March 1, 2005 from 7–9 p.m. Puerto Rico: Juana Diaz, State Veterans Home U.S. Virgin Islands: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas—American Legion Hall The Committee will conduct panel hearings at the San Juan Marriott Resort Hotel, 1309 Ashford Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico on Wednesday, March 2, 2005 and Thursday, March 3, 2005. The hearings will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday and 11 a.m. on Thursday. Presenters will include the Director, Puerto Rican Public Advocate for Veterans Affairs; the Director, VA Medical Center; Director, VA Regional Office and the Director, Puerto Rico National Cemetery. The Committee will accept written comments from interested parties on issues outlined in the meeting agenda, as well as other issues affecting minority veterans. Such comments should be referred to the Committee at the following address: Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans, Center for Minority Veterans (OOM), U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. For additional information about the meeting, please contact Ms. Elizabeth Olmo at (202) 273–6708. Dated: February 7, 2005. By Direction of the Secretary. E. Phillip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 05–2910 Filed 2–14–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–M E:\FR\FM\15FEN1.SGM 15FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 30 (Tuesday, February 15, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Page 7798]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-2910]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans


Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Public Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of 
the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans will be held from February 
28 to March 4, 2005 in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands at 
various sites. The meeting is open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary on the 
administration of VA benefits and services to minority veterans, to 
assess the needs of minority veterans and to evaluate whether VA 
compensation, medical and rehabilitation services, outreach, and other 
programs are meeting those needs. The Committee will make 
recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities.
    The Committee will be conducting concurrent tours of Puerto Rico 
and the U.S. Virgin Islands February 28 to March 2, 2005. Town hall 
meetings will be held at the following times and locations:

February 28, 2005 from 7-9 p.m.
    Puerto Rico: Utuado--Town Government Hall
    U.S. Virgin Islands: Christiansted, St. Croix--American Legion Hall
March 1, 2005 from 7-9 p.m.
    Puerto Rico: Juana Diaz, State Veterans Home
    U.S. Virgin Islands: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas--American Legion 
Hall

    The Committee will conduct panel hearings at the San Juan Marriott 
Resort Hotel, 1309 Ashford Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico on Wednesday, 
March 2, 2005 and Thursday, March 3, 2005. The hearings will begin at 1 
p.m. on Wednesday and 11 a.m. on Thursday. Presenters will include the 
Director, Puerto Rican Public Advocate for Veterans Affairs; the 
Director, VA Medical Center; Director, VA Regional Office and the 
Director, Puerto Rico National Cemetery.
    The Committee will accept written comments from interested parties 
on issues outlined in the meeting agenda, as well as other issues 
affecting minority veterans. Such comments should be referred to the 
Committee at the following address: Advisory Committee on Minority 
Veterans, Center for Minority Veterans (OOM), U.S. Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420.
    For additional information about the meeting, please contact Ms. 
Elizabeth Olmo at (202) 273-6708.

    Dated: February 7, 2005.

    By Direction of the Secretary.
E. Phillip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 05-2910 Filed 2-14-05; 8:45 am]
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