Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans, Notice of Meeting, 38141-38142 [2023-12499]

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[FR Doc. 2023–12395 Filed 6–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10, that the Advisory Committee on Minority Veterans will meet virtually via Microsoft Teams meet on July 12, 2023. The meeting sessions will begin, and end as follows: Dates July 12, 2023 ............ Times 11 a.m.–2:30 p.m.— eastern standard time (EST). This meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary with respect to the administration of benefits by VA for Veterans who are minority group members, by reviewing reports and studies on compensation, health care, rehabilitation, outreach and other benefits and services administered by the Department. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities. On July 12, the Committee will receive briefings and updates from the E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1 38142 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 112 / Monday, June 12, 2023 / Notices Advisory Committee Management Office, Center for Minority Veterans, and Veterans Health Administration. The Committee will receive public comments from 2 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. EST. The Committee will conduct an afteraction review. Individuals who wish to provide public comments are invited to submit a 1–2-page summary of their comments no later than July 5, 2023 for inclusion in the official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Mr. Dwayne Campbell, at Dwayne.Campbell3@va.gov. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Mr. Dwayne Campbell or Mr. Ronald Sagudan at (202) 461–6191. Date ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 June June June June 13, 14, 15, 16, 2023 2023 2023 2023 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Dated: June 7, 2023. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10, that the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans will conduct a site visit on June 13–16, 2023. The Committee meeting is held with the Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN) 5: VA Capitol Health Care Network; and with the VA Maryland Health Care System (VAMHCS), 10 North Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201–1524 (Room #3a–300) Baltimore, Maryland. The meeting sessions will begin and ends as follows: [FR Doc. 2023–12499 Filed 6–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, Notice of Meeting, Amended Time 8:30 8:30 8:30 8:30 Location a.m.–3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) ....... a.m.–3:00 p.m. (EST) .............................................. a.m.–2:30 p.m. (EST) .............................................. a.m.–10:00 a.m. (EST) ............................................ The meeting sessions are open to the public. 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, June 13, the agenda includes overviews of VISN 5’s facilities and program; an overview of VISN 5 services for women Veterans; and an overview of VAMHCS’s facilities, programs and community partners. On Wednesday, June 14, the agenda includes a continuation of briefings on VAMHCS’s programs and services for women Veterans. On Thursday, June 15, the agenda includes a continuation of briefings on VAMHCS’s programs; an overview of Baltimore Regional Office’s business lines and initiatives; and an overview of Baltimore National Cemetery Complex’s services and programs. On Friday, June 16, the Committee will conduct an out-briefing with leadership from VISN 5, VAMHCS, Baltimore Regional Office and Baltimore National Cemetery Complex. The Committee meeting will adjourn at 10:00 a.m. No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. Interested parties VerDate Sep<11>2014 Individuals who wish to attend the virtual meeting, can do so by dialing into the Microsoft Teams conference information +1 872–701–0185, Phone Conference ID: 550 496 43#. 17:39 Jun 09, 2023 Jkt 259001 VAMHCS VAMHCS VAMHCS VAMHCS Facility/Microsoft Facility/Microsoft Facility/Microsoft Facility/Microsoft should provide written comments for review by the Committee to Ms. Shannon L. Middleton at 00W@ mail.va.gov no later than June 7, 2023. Any member of the public who wishes to participate virtually, please click here: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/ meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ NjU5NTZiZjEtYWZjMy 00Zjg0LThkNzgtYTAyOTM3 MWNhYTBm%40thread.v2/ 0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a %22e95f1b23-abaf-45ee-821db7ab251ab3bf%22%2c %22Oid%22%3a%22c7cdff2f-b6ed46b3-b4c5-1e87baf3dc39%22%7d, Meeting ID: 232 290 448 094, Passcode: RknRoB; or call in (audio only) +1 205– 235–3524, 38312534#, phone conference ID: 383 125 34#. Dated: June 7, 2023. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–12444 Filed 6–9–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal PO 00000 Frm 00128 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 TEAMS TEAMS TEAMS TEAMS link link link link and and and and call-in call-in call-in call-in information information information information below. below. below. below. Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10, that a meeting of the Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board will be held July 11, 2023, via Webex. The meeting will be held between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting will be closed to the public from 3:30–5:00 p.m. EDT for the discussion, examination and reference to the research applications and scientific review. Discussions will involve reference to staff and consultant critiques of research proposals. Discussions will deal with scientific merit of each proposal and qualifications of personnel conducting the studies, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Additionally, premature disclosure of research information could significantly obstruct implementation of proposed agency action regarding the research proposals. As provided by Public Law 92–463 subsection 10(d), as amended by Public Law 94–409, closing the committee meeting is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) and (9)(B). The objective of the Board is to provide for the fair and equitable selection of the most meritorious research projects for support by VA research funds and to offer advice for research program officials on program priorities and policies. The ultimate objective of the Board is to ensure the high quality and mission relevance of E:\FR\FM\12JNN1.SGM 12JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 112 (Monday, June 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 38141-38142]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-12499]


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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 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10, that the Advisory 
Committee on Minority Veterans will meet virtually via Microsoft Teams 
meet on July 12, 2023. The meeting sessions will begin, and end as 
follows:

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                   Dates                                Times
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July 12, 2023.............................  11 a.m.-2:30 p.m.--eastern
                                             standard time (EST).
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    This meeting is open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary with 
respect to the administration of benefits by VA for Veterans who are 
minority group members, by reviewing reports and studies on 
compensation, health care, rehabilitation, outreach and other benefits 
and services administered by the Department. The Committee makes 
recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities.
    On July 12, the Committee will receive briefings and updates from 
the

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Advisory Committee Management Office, Center for Minority Veterans, and 
Veterans Health Administration. The Committee will receive public 
comments from 2 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. EST. The Committee will conduct an 
after-action review.
    Individuals who wish to provide public comments are invited to 
submit a 1-2-page summary of their comments no later than July 5, 2023 
for inclusion in the official meeting record. Members of the public may 
also submit written statements for the Committee's review to Mr. Dwayne 
Campbell, at [email protected]. Any member of the public seeking 
additional information should contact Mr. Dwayne Campbell or Mr. Ronald 
Sagudan at (202) 461-6191.
    Individuals who wish to attend the virtual meeting, can do so by 
dialing into the Microsoft Teams conference information +1 872-701-
0185, Phone Conference ID: 550 496 43#.

    Dated: June 7, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-12499 Filed 6-9-23; 8:45 am]
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