Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans; Notice of Meeting, 68503 [2013-27278]

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

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 220 (Thursday, November 14, 2013)]
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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 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 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]
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