Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans, Notice of Meeting, 63357-63358 [2020-22072]

Download as PDF 63357 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 195 / Wednesday, October 7, 2020 / Notices Note: If you mail or hand-deliver your comments, we recommend that you include your name and a mailing address, an email address, or a telephone number in the body of your document so that we can contact you if we have questions regarding your submission. Instructions: All submissions received must include the agency name and specific docket number. All comments received will be posted without change to the docket at www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments, see the section entitled Public Participation. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Russell Haynes, U.S. Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room W23–461, Washington, DC 20590. Telephone 202– 366–3157, Email Russell.Haynes@ dot.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: As described by the applicant the intended service of the vessel ROAD NOT TAKEN is: —INTENDED COMMERCIAL USE OF VESSEL: ‘‘Carriage of no more than 12 Passengers. No Cargo, No Commercial Fishing, towing, dredging or salvage.’’ —GEOGRAPHIC REGION INCLUDING BASE OF OPERATIONS: ‘‘Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York (excluding NY Harbor), New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Eastern Florida, Alaska (excluding Southeast Alaska), California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington.’’ (Base of Operations: Fort Lauderdale, FL) —VESSEL LENGTH AND TYPE: 86′ Motor Yacht The complete application is available for review identified in the DOT docket as MARAD–2020–0131 at https:// www.regulations.gov. Interested parties may comment on the effect this action may have on U.S. vessel builders or businesses in the U.S. that use U.S.-flag vessels. If MARAD determines, in accordance with 46 U.S.C. 12121 and MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388, that the issuance of the waiver will have an unduly adverse effect on a U.S.vessel builder or a business that uses U.S.-flag vessels in that business, a waiver will not be granted. Comments should refer to the vessel name, state the commenter’s interest in the waiver application, and address the waiver criteria given in section 388.4 of MARAD’s regulations at 46 CFR part 388. Public Participation How do I submit comments? Please submit your comments, including the attachments, following the instructions provided under the above heading entitled ADDRESSES. Be advised that it may take a few hours or even days for your comment to be reflected on the docket. In addition, your comments must be written in English. We encourage you to provide concise comments and you may attach additional documents as necessary. There is no limit on the length of the attachments. 20, 20, 21, 21, 2020 2020 2020 2020 (Authority: 49 CFR 1.93(a), 46 U.S.C. 55103, 46 U.S.C. 12121) Go to the docket online at https:// www.regulations.gov, keyword search MARAD–2020–0131 or visit the Docket Management Facility (see ADDRESSES for hours of operation). We recommend that you periodically check the Docket for new submissions and supporting material. * Jkt 253001 * * * * Dated: October 2, 2020. By Order of the Maritime Administrator. T. Mitchell Hudson, Jr., Secretary, Maritime Administration. [FR Doc. 2020–22135 Filed 10–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–81–P Will my comments be made available to the public? Yes. Be aware that your entire comment, including your personal identifying information, will be made publicly available. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS May I submit comments confidentially? Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans, Notice of Meeting If you wish to submit comments under a claim of confidentiality, you should submit three copies of your complete submission, including the information you claim to be confidential business information, to the Department of Transportation, Maritime Administration, Office of Legislation and Regulations, MAR–225, W24–220, 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 the Readjustment of Veterans will meet virtually and conduct virtual site visits to: Princeton, WV Vet Center and Tulsa, OK Vet Center. The meetings will begin and end as follows: .................................................................... .................................................................... .................................................................... .................................................................... 17:21 Oct 06, 2020 In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 553(c), DOT solicits comments from the public to better inform its rulemaking process. DOT posts these comments, without edit, to www.regulations.gov, as described in the system of records notice, DOT/ALL–14 FDMS, accessible through www.dot.gov/privacy. To facilitate comment tracking and response, we encourage commenters to provide their name, or the name of their organization; however, submission of names is completely optional. Whether or not commenters identify themselves, all timely comments will be fully considered. If you wish to provide comments containing proprietary or confidential information, please contact the agency for alternate submission instructions. Time Sessions are open to the public, except when the Committee is conducting tours of VA facilities. Tours VerDate Sep<11>2014 Privacy Act Where do I go to read public comments, and find supporting information? Date October October October October 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590. Include a cover letter setting forth with specificity the basis for any such claim and, if possible, a summary of your submission that can be made available to the public. 1:00 3:00 1:00 3:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. to to to to 3:00 5:00 3:00 5:00 p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. EST EST EST EST of VA facilities are closed, to protect Veterans’ privacy and personal information. PO 00000 Frm 00113 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Open session ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... ................................................... No. Yes. No. Yes. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the provision by E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1 63358 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 195 / Wednesday, October 7, 2020 / Notices VA of benefits and services to assist Veterans in the readjustment to civilian life. In carrying out this duty, the Committee shall take into account the needs of Veterans who served in combat theaters of operation. The Committee assembles, reviews, and assesses information relating to the needs of Veterans readjusting to civilian life and the effectiveness of VA services in assisting Veterans in that readjustment. The Committee, comprised of 12 subject matter experts, advises the Secretary, through the VA Readjustment Counseling Service, on the provision by VA of benefits and services to assist Veterans in the readjustment to civilian life. In carrying out this duty, the Committee assembles, reviews, and assesses information relating to the needs of Veterans readjusting to civilian life and the effectiveness of VA services in assisting Veterans in that readjustment, specifically taking into account the needs of Veterans who served in combat theaters of operation. On October 20, 2020, the agenda will include a virtual site visit of the Princeton, WV Vet Center, this field visit on 10/20/2020, from 1:00 p.m.– 3:00 p.m., is closed to the public in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b (c) (6). Exemption 6 permits the Committee to close a meeting that is likely to disclose information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, which will most likely be the case throughout this field visit. At 3:00 p.m., the Committee will reconvene an open meeting which will include: A review of a proposition for establishment of a subcommittee, an overview presentation of the Office of Tribal Government Relations by Stephanie Birdwell, and a period of open discussion amongst committee members. For public members wishing to join the meeting, please use the following Webex link: https:// veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m42755 e624be71029cf6717ab861366ad, Meeting Password: NQquwuN4@66 and to join via phone dial 1+ (404) 397– 1596, Access Code: 199 619 7692. On October 21, 2020, the agenda will include a virtual site visit of the Tulsa, OK Vet Center, this field visit on 10/21/ 2020 from 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., is closed to the public in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b (c) (6). Exemption 6 permits the Committee to close a meeting that is likely to disclose information of a personal nature where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, which will most likely be the case throughout this field visit. At 3:00 p.m., the Committee VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:21 Oct 06, 2020 Jkt 253001 will reconvene an open meeting which will include: An overview of the Medical Legal Partnership program by Lara Eilhardt from the VA Office of General Counsel from 3:10 p.m.–4:00 p.m. For public members wishing to join the meeting, please use the following Webex link: https:// veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID= mbf925dd817202b77fa521f4fc10cd1cc, Meeting Password: 8UiCrY7u9q@ and to join by phone dial 1+ (404) 397–1596, Access Code: 199 510 7305. No time will be allotted for receiving oral comments from the public; however, the committee will accept written comments from interested parties on issues outlined in the meeting agenda or other issues regarding the readjustment of Veterans. Parties should contact Ms. Sherry Moravy, via email at VHA10RCSAction@va.gov, or by mail at Department of Veterans Affairs, Readjustment Counseling Service (10RCS), 810 Vermont Avenue Washington, DC 20420. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Ms. Moravy at the phone number or email addressed noted above. Dated: October 1, 2020. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–22072 Filed 10–6–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Certification of Implementation of the Caregiver Records Management Application (CARMA) Department of Veterans Affairs. Notice. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing that, in accordance with the requirements of the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018, or the VA MISSION Act of 2018 (MISSION Act), the Caregiver Records Management Application, or CARMA, and its integration with other related Veterans Health Administration Information Technology (IT) systems can now effectively manage and monitor the expansion of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC). On October 1, 2020, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs submitted to Congress a certification that VA has fully implemented the IT SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00114 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 system required by the MISSION Act. This certification marks a major milestone in VA’s implementation of the MISSION Act, enabling the Department to begin the first phase of PCAFC expansion to eligible Veterans who served prior to September 11, 2001. This notice is effective on October 1, 2020. DATES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alice Boone, Caregiver Support Program, Care Management and Social Work (10P4C), Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, (202) 461–6780. (This is not a toll-free number.) On June 6, 2018, the John S. McCain III, Daniel K. Akaka, and Samuel R. Johnson VA Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks Act of 2018, or the VA MISSION Act of 2018 (MISSION Act), Public Law 115–182, was signed into law. Section 162(d)(3) of Public Law 115–182 required VA to report no later than October 1, 2019, on the implementation of subsections (a) through (c) of section 162. On October 7, 2019, VA informed House and Senate Committees on Veterans’ Affairs and Appropriations that VA was unable to comply with the reporting requirement in section 162(d)(3) but was working diligently to implement an IT system that fully supports PCAFC and allows for data assessment and comprehensive monitoring of PCAFC. On October 1, 2020, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs submitted to Congress a certification that VA has fully implemented the IT system required by section 162(a) of the MISSION Act. VA will assess, monitor and modify PCAFC (as necessary), as required by section 162(b) and (c) of the MISSION Act and provide a final report to Congressional leaders by spring 2021. This certification marks a major milestone in VA’s implementation of the MISSION Act, enabling the Department to begin the first phase of PCAFC expansion to eligible Veterans who served prior to September 11, 2001. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 1720G(a)(2)(B)(ii), effective October 1, 2020, PCAFC eligibility was expanded to include eligible Veterans who incurred or aggravated a serious injury in the line of duty in the active military, naval or air service on or before May 7, 1975. Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 1720G(a)(2)(B)(iii), effective October 1, 2022, PCAFC eligibility will be expanded to include eligible Veterans who incurred or aggravated a serious injury in the line of duty in the active SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: E:\FR\FM\07OCN1.SGM 07OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 195 (Wednesday, October 7, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 63357-63358]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-22072]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans, 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 the Readjustment of Veterans will meet virtually and 
conduct virtual site visits to: Princeton, WV Vet Center and Tulsa, OK 
Vet Center. The meetings will begin and end as follows:

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              Date                       Time            Open session
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October 20, 2020................  1:00 p.m. to 3:00   No.
                                   p.m. EST.
October 20, 2020................  3:00 p.m. to 5:00   Yes.
                                   p.m. EST.
October 21, 2020................  1:00 p.m. to 3:00   No.
                                   p.m. EST.
October 21, 2020................  3:00 p.m. to 5:00   Yes.
                                   p.m. EST.
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    Sessions are open to the public, except when the Committee is 
conducting tours of VA facilities. Tours of VA facilities are closed, 
to protect Veterans' privacy and personal information.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Department of 
Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the provision by

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VA of benefits and services to assist Veterans in the readjustment to 
civilian life. In carrying out this duty, the Committee shall take into 
account the needs of Veterans who served in combat theaters of 
operation. The Committee assembles, reviews, and assesses information 
relating to the needs of Veterans readjusting to civilian life and the 
effectiveness of VA services in assisting Veterans in that 
readjustment.
    The Committee, comprised of 12 subject matter experts, advises the 
Secretary, through the VA Readjustment Counseling Service, on the 
provision by VA of benefits and services to assist Veterans in the 
readjustment to civilian life. In carrying out this duty, the Committee 
assembles, reviews, and assesses information relating to the needs of 
Veterans readjusting to civilian life and the effectiveness of VA 
services in assisting Veterans in that readjustment, specifically 
taking into account the needs of Veterans who served in combat theaters 
of operation.
    On October 20, 2020, the agenda will include a virtual site visit 
of the Princeton, WV Vet Center, this field visit on 10/20/2020, from 
1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m., is closed to the public in accordance with 5 
U.S.C. 552b (c) (6). Exemption 6 permits the Committee to close a 
meeting that is likely to disclose information of a personal nature 
where disclosure would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of 
personal privacy, which will most likely be the case throughout this 
field visit. At 3:00 p.m., the Committee will reconvene an open meeting 
which will include: A review of a proposition for establishment of a 
subcommittee, an overview presentation of the Office of Tribal 
Government Relations by Stephanie Birdwell, and a period of open 
discussion amongst committee members. For public members wishing to 
join the meeting, please use the following Webex link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m42755e624be71029cf6717ab861366ad, Meeting Password: 
[email protected] and to join via phone dial 1+ (404) 397-1596, Access Code: 
199 619 7692.
    On October 21, 2020, the agenda will include a virtual site visit 
of the Tulsa, OK Vet Center, this field visit on 10/21/2020 from 1:00 
p.m.-3:00 p.m., is closed to the public in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 
552b (c) (6). Exemption 6 permits the Committee to close a meeting that 
is likely to disclose information of a personal nature where disclosure 
would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy, 
which will most likely be the case throughout this field visit. At 3:00 
p.m., the Committee will reconvene an open meeting which will include: 
An overview of the Medical Legal Partnership program by Lara Eilhardt 
from the VA Office of General Counsel from 3:10 p.m.-4:00 p.m. For 
public members wishing to join the meeting, please use the following 
Webex link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mbf925dd817202b77fa521f4fc10cd1cc, Meeting Password: 
[email protected] and to join by phone dial 1+ (404) 397-1596, Access Code: 
199 510 7305.
    No time will be allotted for receiving oral comments from the 
public; however, the committee will accept written comments from 
interested parties on issues outlined in the meeting agenda or other 
issues regarding the readjustment of Veterans. Parties should contact 
Ms. Sherry Moravy, via email at [email protected], or by mail at 
Department of Veterans Affairs, Readjustment Counseling Service 
(10RCS), 810 Vermont Avenue Washington, DC 20420. Any member of the 
public seeking additional information should contact Ms. Moravy at the 
phone number or email addressed noted above.

    Dated: October 1, 2020.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-22072 Filed 10-6-20; 8:45 am]
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