Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, Notice of Meeting, 41537-41538 [2021-16371]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 145 / Monday, August 2, 2021 / Notices With respect to the following collection of information, VBA invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Authority: Title 38 United States Code (U.S.C.) 3680A(d) and 38 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 21.4201. Title: Exemption Request from 85/15 Reporting Requirement, VA Form 22– 10216. OMB Control Number: 2900–NEW. Type of Review: New collection. Abstract: This form will be used to satisfy requirements as outlined. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is authorized to pay education benefits to Veterans and other eligible persons pursuing approved programs of education under chapters 30, 31, 32, 33, and 35 of title 38, U.S.C. and chapter 1606 of title 10, U.S.C. As part of the benefits authorization process, Code of Federal Regulations (CR) Title 38 § 21.4201 places restrictions on enrollment based on the Date: khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES August August August August percentage of students receiving financial support in any approved program. Except as otherwise provided by regulation, VA shall not approve an enrollment in any course for an eligible Veteran, not already enrolled, for any period during which more than 85 percent of the students enrolled in the course are having all or part of their tuition fees or other charges paid for them by the educational institution or by VA under title 38, U.S.C., or under title 10, U.S.C. This is known as the 85/ 15Rule and is applicable to Institutions of Higher Learning (IHLs) and NonCollege Degree postsecondary schools (NCDs). The requirements apply to all courses, not otherwise exempt or waiver offered by all educational institutions, regardless whether the institution is degree-granting, proprietary profit, proprietary nonprofit, eleemosynary, public and/or tax-supported. These schools are required to submit information necessary to determine if their programs of training are approved for the payment of VA educational assistance. This specified information is submitted either to VA or to the State Approving Agency (SAA) having jurisdiction over that school. This regulation includes a provision that permits an exemption from routine reporting of this data for schools that assert the number of VA beneficiary students in all programs approved for GI Bill never exceeds 35% of the total Time: 24, 25, 26, 27, 2021 2021 2021 2021 .............................. .............................. .............................. .............................. 10:00 10:00 10:00 10:00 17:21 Jul 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 enrollment at the educational institution. If approved, such schools must still monitor and collect the data, but are exempt from routinely reporting it to VA. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 500 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: Annually. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,000. By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–16401 Filed 7–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans will conduct a virtual site visit on August 24–27, 2021, with the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20: Northwest Network and the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) in Portland, OR. Location: a.m.–2:30 p.m. (PT) .......... a.m.–2:30 p.m. (PT) .......... a.m.–2:00 p.m. (PT) .......... a.m.–11:00 p.m. (PT) ........ The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding the needs of women Veterans with respect to health care, rehabilitation, compensation, outreach and other programs and activities administered by VA designed to meet such needs. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding such programs and activities. On Tuesday, August 24, the agenda includes overviews of: VISN 20’s facilities and programs; an overview of VISN 20 services for women Veterans; and an overview of VAPORHCS facilities, programs and community partners. On Wednesday, August 25, the agenda includes a continuation of briefings on VAPORHCS’ programs and services for women Veterans. 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No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. Interested parties should provide written comments for review by the Committee to Ms. Shannon L. Middleton at 00W@ mail.va.gov no later than August 13. Any member of the public who wishes to participate in the virtual site visit may use the following WebEx link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID= m0811fbff8f35b9c770c5d88657d99b68; meeting number: 199 198 2364; password: aiPG43Znt*7. Participants can also join by phone (toll free) at 1– 404–397–1596; access code: 199 198 2364##. E:\FR\FM\02AUN1.SGM 02AUN1 41538 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 145 / Monday, August 2, 2021 / Notices Dated: July 27, 2021. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 145 (Monday, August 2, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 41537-41538]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-16371]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act that the Advisory Committee on Women 
Veterans will conduct a virtual site visit on August 24-27, 2021, with 
the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 20: Northwest Network 
and the VA Portland Health Care System (VAPORHCS) in Portland, OR.

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               Date:                                      Time:                                Location:
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August 24, 2021....................  10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (PT)......................  See Webex link and call-in
                                                                                       information below.
August 25, 2021....................  10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. (PT)......................  See Webex link and call-in
                                                                                       information below.
August 26, 2021....................  10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (PT)......................  See Webex link and call-in
                                                                                       information below.
August 27, 2021....................  10:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. (PT).....................  See Webex link and call-in
                                                                                       information below.
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    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs regarding the needs of women Veterans with respect to health 
care, rehabilitation, compensation, outreach and other programs and 
activities administered by VA designed to meet such needs. The 
Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding such 
programs and activities.
    On Tuesday, August 24, the agenda includes overviews of: VISN 20's 
facilities and programs; an overview of VISN 20 services for women 
Veterans; and an overview of VAPORHCS facilities, programs and 
community partners.
    On Wednesday, August 25, the agenda includes a continuation of 
briefings on VAPORHCS' programs and services for women Veterans. On 
Thursday, August 26, the agenda includes briefings on: Oregon State 
services and initiatives for women Veterans; an overview of Portland 
Regional Benefits Office's business lines and initiatives; and an 
overview of Willamette National Cemetery's services and programs.
    On Friday, August 27, the committee will conduct an out-briefing 
with leadership from VISN 20, VAPORHCS, Portland Regional Benefits 
Office and Willamette National Cemetery. From 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 
the Committee will observe a women Veterans town hall meeting hosted by 
the VAPORHCS. The meeting sessions and town hall meeting are open to 
the public. Information about the town hall meeting will be provided to 
the public by the VAPORHCS.
    No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral 
presentations from the public. Interested parties should provide 
written comments for review by the Committee to Ms. Shannon L. 
Middleton at [email protected] no later than August 13. Any member of the 
public who wishes to participate in the virtual site visit may use the 
following WebEx link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m0811fbff8f35b9c770c5d88657d99b68; meeting 
number: 199 198 2364; password: aiPG43Znt*7. Participants can also join 
by phone (toll free) at 1-404-397-1596; access code: 199 198 2364##.


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    Dated: July 27, 2021.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-16371 Filed 7-30-21; 8:45 am]
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