Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials; Notice of Meeting

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May 12, 2023

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 92 (Friday, May 12, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30833-30834]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-10206]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials; 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 Affairs 
Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials will be held June 14-15, 
2023. The Committee will meet in two separate locations as shown in the 
chart below. The meeting sessions will begin and end as follows:

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                 Date(s)                               Time(s)                           Location(s)
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June 14, 2023...........................  8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Eastern    Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
                                           Standard Time (EST).              Vermont Ave. NW, Room 230,
                                                                             Washington, DC 20424.
June 15, 2023...........................  8:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. EST......  Quantico National Cemetery,
                                                                             Operations Building, 1824 Joplin
                                                                             Rd., Triangle, VA 22172.
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    The meeting sessions are open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on the administration of national cemeteries, soldiers' lots 
and plots, the selection of new national cemetery sites, the erection 
of appropriate memorials, and the adequacy of Federal burial benefits. 
The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding such 
activities.
    On Wednesday, June 14, 2023, the agenda will include remarks by 
National Cemetery Administration (NCA) leadership a panel on Unclaimed 
Veterans' Remains, and a briefing from the Veterans Experience Office; 
there will also be an opportunity for public comment and open 
discussion.
    On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the agenda will include remarks and a 
recap from the Committee Chair; briefings on the Pre-Need/Eligibility 
Program and Quantico National Cemetery, as well as Subcommittee 
updates, public comments; and open discussion. In the afternoon, the 
Committee will tour Quantico National Cemetery.

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Transportation will not be provided for public guests.
    Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or seeking 
additional information should contact Ms. Faith Hopkins, Designated 
Federal Officer, at 202-603-4499. Please leave a voice message no later 
than close of business, June 5, 2023. The Committee will also accept 
written comments. Comments may be transmitted electronically to the 
Committee at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2c6a4d4558440264435c4745425f6c5a4d024b435a"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9bddfaf2eff3b5d3f4ebf0f2f5e8dbedfab5fcf4ed">[email&#160;protected]</span></a>. In the public's communications with 
the Committee, the writers must identify themselves and state the 
organizations, associations, or persons they represent. Because the 
meeting is being held in a Government building, a photo I.D. must be 
presented as part of the clearance process. Due to an increase in 
security protocols and to prevent delays in clearance processing, allow 
an additional 30 minutes before the meeting begins.
    Additionally, if you are interested in attending the meeting 
virtually, the dial-in number for both days is 1-404-397-1596, Access 
Code: 27621076518#.

    Dated: May 9, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-10206 Filed 5-11-23; 8:45 am]
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