Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Notice of Meeting, 68503-68504 [2013-27277]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 220 / Thursday, November 14, 2013 / Notices relationship. The mandate specifically charges the Commission to prepare a report to Congress ‘‘regarding the national security implications and impact of the bilateral trade and economic relationship between the United States and the People’s Republic of China [that] shall include a full analysis, along with conclusions and recommendations for legislative and administrative actions . . .’’ Purpose of Meetings Pursuant to this mandate, the Commission will hold an official public conference in Washington, DC to release the 2013 Annual Report on November 20, 2013. The Commission is subject to the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) with the enactment of the Science, State, Justice, Commerce and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 that was signed into law on November 22, 2005 (Public Law 109– 108). In accord with FACA, meetings of the Commission to make decisions concerning the substance and recommendations of its 2013 Annual Report to Congress are open to the public. TKELleY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Topics To Be Discussed The Commission’s 2013 Annual Report contains the following chapters and sections: • Executive Summary Æ Key Recommendations for Congress • Introduction • Chapter 1: The U.S.-China Trade and Economic Relationship Æ Section 1: Trade and Economics Year in Review Æ Section 2: Trends in Chinese Investment in the United States Æ Section 3: Governance and Accountability in China’s Financial System Æ Section 4: China’s Agriculture Policy, Food Regulation, and the U.S.-China Agriculture Trade Æ Recommendations • Chapter 2: China’s Impact on U.S. Security Interests Æ Section 1: Military and Security Year in Review Æ Section 2: China’s Cyber Activities Æ Section 3: China’s Maritime Dispute Æ Recommendations • Chapter 3: China in Asia Æ Section 1: China and the Middle East and North Africa Æ Section 2: Taiwan Æ Section 3: Macau and Hong Kong Æ Recommendations VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:20 Nov 13, 2013 Jkt 232001 Dates, Times, and Room Locations (Eastern Daylight Time) • Wednesday, November 20, 2013 (9:00 a.m.)—Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2212 ADDRESSES: The Commission’s official public conference to release the 2013 Annual Report will be held in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2212. Public seating is limited and will be available on a ‘‘first-come, first-served’’ basis. Advanced reservations are not required. All participants must register at the event table. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Reed Eckhold, Congressional Liaison and Director of Communications, U.S.China Economic and Security Review Commission, 444 North Capitol Street NW., Suite 602, Washington, DC 20001; Phone: (202) 624–1496; Email: reckhold@uscc.gov. Authority: Congress created the U.S.China Economic and Security Review Commission in 2000 in the National Defense Authorization Act (Pub. L. 106–398), as amended by Division P of the Consolidated Appropriations Resolution, 2003 (Pub. L. 108–7), as amended by Pub. L. 109–108 (November 22, 2005). Dated: November 7, 2013. Michael Danis, Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. [FR Doc. 2013–27189 Filed 11–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1137–00–P 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 the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans will meet on December 9–11, 2013, at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC. On December 9–10, the sessions will be in room 230 from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and on December 11 in room 730 from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. The purposes of the Committee are to: Advise the Secretary on the administration of VA benefits and services to minority Veterans; assess the needs of minority Veterans; and evaluate whether VA compensation, medical and rehabilitation services, outreach, and other programs are meeting those needs. The Committee PO 00000 Frm 00094 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 68503 makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities. On December 9, the Committee will receive briefings and updates from the Center for Minority Veterans, Office of Health Equity, Office of Rural Health, Office of Tribal Government Relations (OTGR), and Veterans Benefits Administration. On December 10, the Committee will receive briefings and updates on the National Cemetery Administration (NCA), Center for Women Veterans, Veteran Employment Services Office, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Policy and Planning, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), and Homeless Programs. On December 11, the Committee will receive a briefing and update on Mental Health Services, Vet Centers, and hold an exit briefing with VBA, VHA and NCA. The Committee will receive public comments from 10:00 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. After public comment, the Committee will continue to work on their report. A sign-in sheet for those who want to give comments will be available at the meeting. Individuals who speak are invited to submit a 1–2 page summaries of their comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Ms. Juanita Mullen or Mr. Lee Nelms, Department of Veterans Affairs, Center for Minority Veterans (00M), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, or email at Juanita.mullen@va.gov or Lee.nelms@ va.gov. Because the meeting is being held in a government building, a photo I.D. must be presented at the Guard’s Desk as a part of the clearance process. Therefore, you should allow an additional 15 minutes before the meeting begins. Any member of the public wishing to attend or seeking additional information should contact Ms. Mullen or Mr. Nelms at (202) 461– 6191 or by fax at (202) 273–7092. Robert C. McFetridge, Director, Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2013–27278 Filed 11–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation will meet on December 2–3, 2013, at the U.S. E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1 68504 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 220 / Thursday, November 14, 2013 / Notices TKELleY on DSK3SPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Department of Veterans Affairs, Room 730, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420. The sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 4:30 p.m. on both days. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. The Committee is to assemble and review relevant information relating to the nature and character of disabilities arising during service in the Armed Forces, provide an ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the rating schedule, and give advice on the most appropriate means of responding to the needs of Veterans relating to disability compensation. VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:20 Nov 13, 2013 Jkt 232001 The Committee will receive briefings on issues related to compensation for Veterans with service-connected disabilities and other VA benefits programs. Time will be allocated for receiving public comments in the afternoon. Public comments will be limited to three minutes each. Individuals wishing to make oral statements before the Committee will be accommodated on a first-come, firstserved basis. Individuals who speak are invited to submit 1–2 page summaries of their comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official meeting record. The public may submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Nancy Copeland, Designated Federal Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, PO 00000 Frm 00095 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Compensation Service, Regulation Staff (211D), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email at nancy.copeland@va.gov. Because the meeting is being held in a government building, a photo I.D. must be presented at the Guard’s Desk as a part of the clearance process. Therefore, you should allow an additional 15 minutes before the meeting begins. Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or seeking additional information should email Mrs. Copeland or contact her at (202) 461– 9685. Robert C. McFetridge, Director, Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2013–27277 Filed 11–13–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\14NON1.SGM 14NON1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 220 (Thursday, November 14, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68503-68504]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-27277]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the Advisory 
Committee on Disability Compensation will meet on December 2-3, 2013, 
at the U.S.

[[Page 68504]]

Department of Veterans Affairs, Room 730, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., 
Washington, DC 20420. The sessions will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 
4:30 p.m. on both days. The meeting is open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule 
for Rating Disabilities. The Committee is to assemble and review 
relevant information relating to the nature and character of 
disabilities arising during service in the Armed Forces, provide an 
ongoing assessment of the effectiveness of the rating schedule, and 
give advice on the most appropriate means of responding to the needs of 
Veterans relating to disability compensation.
    The Committee will receive briefings on issues related to 
compensation for Veterans with service-connected disabilities and other 
VA benefits programs. Time will be allocated for receiving public 
comments in the afternoon. Public comments will be limited to three 
minutes each. Individuals wishing to make oral statements before the 
Committee will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis. 
Individuals who speak are invited to submit 1-2 page summaries of their 
comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official 
meeting record.
    The public may submit written statements for the Committee's review 
to Nancy Copeland, Designated Federal Officer, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration, Compensation Service, 
Regulation Staff (211D), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420 
or email at nancy.copeland@va.gov. Because the meeting is being held in 
a government building, a photo I.D. must be presented at the Guard's 
Desk as a part of the clearance process. Therefore, you should allow an 
additional 15 minutes before the meeting begins. Any member of the 
public wishing to attend the meeting or seeking additional information 
should email Mrs. Copeland or contact her at (202) 461-9685.

Robert C. McFetridge,
Director, Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the General 
Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2013-27277 Filed 11-13-13; 8:45 am]
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