Nationwide TRICARE Demonstration Project, 33742-33743 [07-2999]

Download as PDF 33742 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 19, 2007 / Notices (including hours and cost) of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Comments submitted in response to this notice will be summarized and/or included in the request for OMB approval of this information collection; they also will become a matter of public record. Dated: June 14, 2007. Gwellnar Banks, Management Analyst, Office of the Chief Information Officer. [FR Doc. E7–11764 Filed 6–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–12–P DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Coral Reef Conservation Program External Review Coral Reef Conservation Program, NOAA, Department of Commerce. ACTION: Request for public comment. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 supports effective management and sound science to preserve, sustain, and restore valuable coral reef ecosystems. The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (CRCP or Program) is a partnership among four NOAA Line Offices (i.e., the National Ocean Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, the National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service, and the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research) working on coral reef issues. The program carries out, directly and in partnership with scientific, private, government and nongovernmental groups, a wide range of coral reefrelated activities, including mapping and monitoring, management and capacity building, strategic research, and education and outreach. In order to evaluate and improve the success of its efforts to understand and conserve coral reefs, the CRCP is undertaking a comprehensive external review of the program. To this end, the CRCP is seeking external feedback, including public comment, on the program’s approach to balancing competing priorities. VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:32 Jun 18, 2007 Jkt 211001 An independent contractor will summarize all comments received in response to this request and will provide them to an expert review panel scheduled to convene in late September 2007. DATES: Your comments must be submitted no later than July 19, 2007. ADDRESSES: This announcement contains guidance on how to provide feedback, including some of the questions for which the CRCP is seeking comment. The questions are also available for download via the Internet on the CRCP Web site at https:// www.coralreef.noaa.gov/review.html. You may submit comments electronically via e-mail to crcp.comments@noaa.gov. You may also submit comments in writing to: CRCP, c/o Roger Griffis, 1305 East-West Highway, Sta. 10122, (N/ORM), Silver Spring, Maryland 20910. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Roger Griffis by mail at CRCP, NOAA, 1305 East-West Highway, Sta. 10122, (N/ORM), Silver Spring, Maryland 20910 or phone: (301) 713–3155 ext. 152 or e-mail: roger.b.griffis@noaa.gov or visit the CRCP Web site at https:// www.coralreef.noaa.gov/review.html. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The CRCP’s external review will encompass program activities between 2002 and 2006. An independent, external panel of seven experts in coral reef and natural resource science and management will convene for a three day meeting in late September 2007 to review materials and information about the CRCP, develop findings, and make recommendations. The program is seeking input on the questions listed below. Please note that you do not need to address all questions, and the CRCP welcomes additional input on topics not covered in the questions listed. Although the CRCP is the most interested in obtaining feedback based on the public’s interaction and experience with the Program, background information concerning the CRCP and its activities is available from the CRCP Web site at https:// www.coralreef.noaa.gov/review.html. The CRCP is seeking input on the following questions: • Is the Program focusing efforts on the right suite of activities to advance coral reef conservation? • Are the Program’s efforts in various geographic areas appropriate to address the issues in each region? • Are the Program’s science and observation efforts (e.g., research, mapping, and monitoring) adequately addressing management needs, and PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 informing and resulting in management actions? • Have the Program’s education and outreach efforts been effective in reaching the proper audiences? • Is the Program providing effective leadership and building useful partnerships to advance coral reef conservation? • How can the CRCP improve its impact and performance in the future? An electronic version of these questions is available on the CRCP Web site at https://www.coralreef.noaa.gov/ review.html. (Optional) When you submit your comments, you are welcome to provide background information about yourself, such as your organization(s), area(s) of expertise, and experience with the CRCP. This information will be used by the independent consultant who will compile and summarizes the comments. Public comments may be submitted from June 19, 2007 [publication date], through July 19, 2007 [30 days after]. Dated: June 13, 2007. David M. Kennedy, Program Manager, Coral Reef Conservation Program, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [FR Doc. 07–2990 Filed 6–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–08–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Nationwide TRICARE Demonstration Project Department of Defense. Notice extending deadline for demonstration project. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: The Demonstration is also referred to as the Operation Noble Eagle/Enduring Freedom Reservist and National Guard Benefits Demonstration. This notice is to advise interested parties of the continuation of the Demonstration in which the DoD Military Health System addresses unreasonable impediments to the continuity of healthcare encountered by certain family members of Reservists and National Guardsmen called to active duty in support of a Federal/ contingency operation. The Demonstration scheduled to end on October 31, 2007, is now extended through October 31, 2008. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, TRICARE Management Activity, TRICARE Operations Directorate at (703) 681– 0039. E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 117 / Tuesday, June 19, 2007 / Notices On November 5, 2001, the Department of Defense (DoD) published a notice of a Nationwide TRICARE Demonstration Project (66 FR 55928–55930). On October 1, 2004, the Department of Defense (DoD) published a notice (69 FR 58895) to extend the Demonstration through October 31, 2005. On October 12, 2005, the Department of Defense (DoD) published a notice (70 FR 59320) to extend the Demonstration through October 31, 2007. The continued activation of Reserve Component members in support of Noble Eagle/ Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom warrants the continuation of the Demonstration to support the healthcare needs and morale of family members of activated Reservists and guardsmen. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2005 amended existing statutes to authorize the Secretary of Defense to provide these benefits permanently by regulation. The Demonstration needs to be extended to allow sufficient time to complete the rule-making process. The impact, if the Demonstration is not extended before the regulation is completed, includes higher out-ofpocket costs and potential inability of beneficiaries to continue to use the same provider for ongoing care. There are three separate components to the demonstration. First, those who participate in TRICARE Standard will not be responsible for paying the TRICARE Standard deductible. By law, the TRICARE Standard deductible for active duty dependents is $150 per individual, $300 per family ($50/$150 for E–4’s and below). The second component extends TRICARE payment up to 115 percent of the TRICARE maximum allowable charge, less the applicable patient copayment, for care received from a provider that does not participate (accept assignment) under TRICARE to the extent necessary to ensure timely access to care and clinically appropriate continuity of care. Third, the Demonstration authorizes a waiver of the non-availability statement requirement of non-emergency impatient care. This Demonstration project is being conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 1092. This Demonstration is extended through October 31, 2008. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: June 20, 2007. L.M. Bynum, Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. 07–2999 Filed 6–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 18:32 Jun 18, 2007 Jkt 211001 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army Board of Visitors, United States Military Academy (USMA) Department of the Army, DoD. Notice of open meeting. AGENCY: ACTION: SUMMARY: In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), announcement is made of the following committee meeting: Name of Committee: Board of Visitors, United States Military Academy. Date: Sunday, July 14, 2007. Place of Meeting: The Superintendent’s Conference Room, Building 600 (Taylor Hall), West Point, NY. Time of Meeting: Approximately 12:30 p.m. through 4:30 p.m. Board Mission: The Board, under the provisions of 10 U.S.C. 4355, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, as amended, shall provide the President of the United States independent advice and recommendations on matters relating to the U.S. Military Academy, to include but not limited to morale and discipline, curriculum, instruction, physical equipment, and academic methods. Board Membership: The Board is composed of 15 members, 9 of which are members of Congress and 6 persons designated by the President. The 2007 Chairman of the Board is Congressman John McHugh, New York—23rd District. Ms. Cynthia Kramer, United States Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996–5000, (845) 938–5078 or via e-mail: Cynthia.kramer@usma.edu. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Proposed Agenda: Summer Meeting of the Board of Visitors. The Board plans to inquire into instruction and physical equipment, and the BRAC relocation of the United States Military Academy Preparatory School. Board members will observe Cadet Summer Training and participate in roundtable discussions with cadet leadership. Members will receive tours and briefings on renovated Cadet Barracks, Jefferson Hall Library and Learning Center, the West Point Museum, and the BRAC-approved United States Military Academy Preparatory School (USMAPS) location at West Point. All Board meeting proceedings are open to the public. Picture identification is required to enter West Point. Public Inquiry at Board Meetings: Any member of the public is permitted to file a written statement with the USMA Board of Visitors. Written statements should be sent to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at: United States Military Academy, Office of the Secretary of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 33743 General Staff (MASG), 646 Swift Road, West Point, NY 10996–1905 or faxed to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO) at (845) 938–3214. Written statements must be received no later than five working days prior to the next meeting in order to provide time for member consideration. By rule, no member of the public attending open meetings will be allowed to present questions from the floor or speak to any issue under consideration by the Board. Brenda S. Bowen, Army Federal Register Liaison Officer. [FR Doc. 07–3000 Filed 6–18–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE: 3710–08–M DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Army; Corps of Engineers Notice of Solicitation for Estuary Habitat Restoration Program Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, DoD. ACTION: Notice of solicitation for project applications. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Congress has appropriated limited funds to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to implement the Estuary Habitat Restoration Program as authorized in Section 104 of the Estuary Restoration Act of 2000, Title I of the Estuaries and Clean Waters Act of 2000 (Pub. L. 106–457) (accessible at https:// era.noaa.gov/pdfs/act_s835.pdf). On behalf of the Estuary Habitat Restoration Council (Council), the Corps is soliciting proposals for estuary habitat restoration projects. This document describes project criteria and evaluation criteria the Council will use to determine which projects to recommend. Recommended projects must provide ecosystem benefits, have scientific merit, be technically feasible, and be cost-effective. Proposals selected for Estuary Habitat Restoration Program funding will be implemented in accordance with a cost-share agreement with the Corps. This is not a grants program. Proposals must be received on or before August 20, 2007. ADDRESSES: Proposal forms may be accessed at https://www.usace.army.mil/ cw/cecwp/estuary_act/index.htm or by contacting the individuals listed in the following section. Project proposals may be submitted electronically, by mail, or by courier. Electronic submissions are preferred and will facilitate processing. Please follow the detailed instructions DATES: E:\FR\FM\19JNN1.SGM 19JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 117 (Tuesday, June 19, 2007)]
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[FR Doc No: 07-2999]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Nationwide TRICARE Demonstration Project

AGENCY: Department of Defense.

ACTION: Notice extending deadline for demonstration project.

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SUMMARY: The Demonstration is also referred to as the Operation Noble 
Eagle/Enduring Freedom Reservist and National Guard Benefits 
Demonstration. This notice is to advise interested parties of the 
continuation of the Demonstration in which the DoD Military Health 
System addresses unreasonable impediments to the continuity of 
healthcare encountered by certain family members of Reservists and 
National Guardsmen called to active duty in support of a Federal/
contingency operation. The Demonstration scheduled to end on October 
31, 2007, is now extended through October 31, 2008.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Office of the Assistant Secretary of 
Defense for Health Affairs, TRICARE Management Activity, TRICARE 
Operations Directorate at (703) 681-0039.

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: On November 5, 2001, the Department of 
Defense (DoD) published a notice of a Nationwide TRICARE Demonstration 
Project (66 FR 55928-55930). On October 1, 2004, the Department of 
Defense (DoD) published a notice (69 FR 58895) to extend the 
Demonstration through October 31, 2005. On October 12, 2005, the 
Department of Defense (DoD) published a notice (70 FR 59320) to extend 
the Demonstration through October 31, 2007. The continued activation of 
Reserve Component members in support of Noble Eagle/Operation Enduring 
Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom warrants the continuation of the 
Demonstration to support the healthcare needs and morale of family 
members of activated Reservists and guardsmen. The National Defense 
Authorization Act of 2005 amended existing statutes to authorize the 
Secretary of Defense to provide these benefits permanently by 
regulation. The Demonstration needs to be extended to allow sufficient 
time to complete the rule-making process. The impact, if the 
Demonstration is not extended before the regulation is completed, 
includes higher out-of-pocket costs and potential inability of 
beneficiaries to continue to use the same provider for ongoing care. 
There are three separate components to the demonstration. First, those 
who participate in TRICARE Standard will not be responsible for paying 
the TRICARE Standard deductible. By law, the TRICARE Standard 
deductible for active duty dependents is $150 per individual, $300 per 
family ($50/$150 for E-4's and below).
    The second component extends TRICARE payment up to 115 percent of 
the TRICARE maximum allowable charge, less the applicable patient co-
payment, for care received from a provider that does not participate 
(accept assignment) under TRICARE to the extent necessary to ensure 
timely access to care and clinically appropriate continuity of care.
    Third, the Demonstration authorizes a waiver of the non-
availability statement requirement of non-emergency impatient care. 
This Demonstration project is being conducted under the authority of 10 
U.S.C. 1092. This Demonstration is extended through October 31, 2008.

    Dated: June 20, 2007.
L.M. Bynum,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 07-2999 Filed 6-18-07; 8:45 am]
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