Notice2023-04731
Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs; Notice of Meeting
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Published
March 8, 2023
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Veterans Affairs Department
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04731]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs; Notice of
Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. 10., that the Advisory
Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs (ACTIA) will meet on April 4, 5,
and 6, 2023 at the Seven Feathers Hotel Resort, 146 Chief Miwaleta
Lane, Canyonville, OR 97417. The meeting sessions will begin, and end
as follows:
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Dates Times
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April 4, 2023..................... 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m.--Eastern Standard
Time (EST).
April 5, 2023..................... 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. EST.
April 6, 2023..................... 11 a.m.-3 p.m. EST.
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ACTIA meetings will be open to the public (virtually) during the
meeting times listed.
The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary on all
matters relating to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Native
Hawaiian organizations, and Native American Veterans. This includes
advising the Secretary on the administration of healthcare services and
benefits to American Indians/Alaska Natives (AI/AN) and Native Hawaiian
Veterans; thereby assessing those needs and whether VA is meeting them.
On April 4, 2023, the agenda will include opening remarks from the
Committee Chair, Executive Sponsor and other VA officials. There will
be updates on the PACT Act, Tribal HUD-VASH, co-pay exemptions for
Native American Veterans, Veterans Health Administration/Indian Health
Service (HIS) Memorandum of Understanding, IHS/Tribal health program
reimbursement agreements and purchased referred care.
On April 5, 2023, the agenda will include updates and a panel
discussion with senior officials from VA and IHS. Subsequent updates
and briefings will be provided on the White House Council on Native
American Affairs Health Committee; Tribal Veterans Representation
Expansion Project; Veterans Benefits Administration Claims events in
Indian Country; Native American Direct Loan; and the Native American
Veteran Program.
On April 6, 2023, from 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. there will be
Public Comment from those public members who have provided a written
summary. The Committee will then receive a briefing on AI/AN Data for
Veteran suicide/behavioral health. This will be followed by a
discussion on the transition plan for the Committee with new and
outgoing members. The Committee will then hold open discussion on
topics relevant to the Committee and address follow-up and action items
including dates for next meeting.
The meetings are open to the public (virtually) and will be
recorded. Members of the public can attend the meeting by joining the
Zoom meeting at the link below.
Meeting Link
<a href="https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m84b407c76887afa5d1db9bb499c27d64">https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m84b407c76887afa5d1db9bb499c27d64</a>
Individuals who wish to speak are invited to submit a 1-2-page
summary of their comments no later than March 31, 2023, for inclusion
in the official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit
written statements for the Committee's review to Peter Vicaire, at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#f0a095849582dea6999391998295b08691de979f86"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="3c6c5948594e126a555f5d554e597c4a5d125b534a">[email protected]</span></a>. Any member of the public seeking additional
information should contact Peter Vicaire at the email address above or
by calling 612-558-7744.
Dated: March 3, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-04731 Filed 3-7-23; 8:45 am]
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