81_FR_20462 81 FR 20395 - Notification of a Public Teleconference on American Indian/Alaska Native Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Two-Spirit Health Issues

81 FR 20395 - Notification of a Public Teleconference on American Indian/Alaska Native Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Two-Spirit Health Issues

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Indian Health Service

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 67 (April 7, 2016)

Page Range20395-20396
FR Document2016-07952

In 2015, the Indian Health Service (IHS) sought public input in writing and in person through a Notice of Request for Information (80 FR 32167) and two meetings in the Washington, DC area to gather feedback on best practices to advance and promote the health needs of the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Two-Spirit (LGBT2S) community (80 FR 43447 and 80 FR 51824). IHS is continuing to seek feedback from the LGBT2S community by holding a series of public teleconferences. In these teleconferences, participants will be asked to comment on several key dimensions of the health needs of the AI/AN LGBT2S community, including but not limited to the following questions: a. Are there effective models and best practices surrounding the health care of the LGBT2S community that should be considered for replication? b. What are the specific measures that could be used to track progress in improving the health of LGBT2S persons? c. How can IHS better engage with stakeholders around the implementation of improvements? d. Are there gaps or disparities in existing IHS services offered to LGBT2S persons? e. What additional information should the agency consider while developing plans to improve health care for the LGBT2S community?

Federal Register, Volume 81 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 7, 2016) 
[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 67 (Thursday, April 7, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20395-20396]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07952]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Indian Health Service


Notification of a Public Teleconference on American Indian/Alaska 
Native Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Two-Spirit Health Issues

AGENCY: Indian Health Service.

ACTION: Notice of meeting.

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SUMMARY: In 2015, the Indian Health Service (IHS) sought public input 
in writing and in person through a Notice of Request for Information 
(80 FR 32167) and two meetings in the Washington, DC area to gather 
feedback on best practices to advance and promote the health needs of 
the American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, 
Transgender and Two-Spirit (LGBT2S) community (80 FR 43447 and 80 FR 
51824). IHS is continuing to seek feedback from the LGBT2S community by 
holding a series of public teleconferences. In these teleconferences, 
participants will be asked to comment on several key dimensions of the 
health needs of the AI/AN LGBT2S community, including but not limited 
to the following questions:
    a. Are there effective models and best practices surrounding the 
health care of the LGBT2S community that should be considered for 
replication?
    b. What are the specific measures that could be used to track 
progress in improving the health of LGBT2S persons?
    c. How can IHS better engage with stakeholders around the 
implementation of improvements?
    d. Are there gaps or disparities in existing IHS services offered 
to LGBT2S persons?
    e. What additional information should the agency consider while 
developing plans to improve health care for the LGBT2S community?

DATES: The first public teleconference will be held on May 5, 2016 from 
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

ADDRESSES: The teleconference will be conducted by telephone only. 
Please see SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for the call-in information.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Members of the public who wish to 
obtain further information regarding this public teleconference may 
contact Lisa Neel, MPH, Program Coordinator, Office of Clinical and 
Preventive Services, Indian Health Service, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mailstop 
08N34A, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone 301-443-4305. (This is not a 
toll-free number.)

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This meeting is open to the public. The 
virtual meeting is available via teleconference line and will 
accommodate 200 people. Join the meeting by calling the toll free phone 
number at 800-857-9744 and providing the public participant passcode 
number: 3618057. Participants should call and connect 15 minutes prior 
to the meeting in order for logistics to be set up. Call

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301-443-4305 or send an email to [email protected] with questions. 
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as 
sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should 
notify the contact person listed below at least 10 days prior to the 
meeting. Members of the public may make statements during the 
teleconference to the extent time permits and file written statements 
with the agency for its consideration. In general, individuals or 
groups requesting to present an oral statement at a public 
teleconference will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Written 
statements should be submitted to Lisa Neel, MPH, Program Coordinator, 
Office of Clinical and Preventive Services, Indian Health Service, 5600 
Fishers Lane, Mailstop 08N34A, Rockville, MD 20857.

    Dated: March 25, 2016.
Elizabeth A. Fowler,
Deputy Director for Management Operations, Indian Health Service.
[FR Doc. 2016-07952 Filed 4-6-16; 8:45 am]
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Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 67 / Thursday, April 7, 2016 / Notices 20395 39 Legislative history (H.R. Report No. 95–1021) to Pub. L.95–375, Extension of Federal Benefits to Pascua Yaqui Indians, Arizona, expresses congressional intent that lands conveyed to the Pascua Yaqui Tribe of Arizona pursuant to Act of October 8, 1964. (Pub. L. 88–350) shall be deemed a Federal Indian Reservation. 40 The Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980 (Pub. L. 96–420; H. Rept. 96–1353) includes the intent of Congress to fund and provide contract health services to the Passamaquoddy Tribe and the Penobscot Nation. 41 The Passamaquoddy Tribe has two reservations. The PRC SDA for the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Indian Township, ME, is Aroostook Coun- ty, ME, and Washington County, ME. The PRC SDA for the Passamaquoddy Tribe of Pleasant Point, ME, is Aroostook County ME, and Wash- ington County, ME, south of State Route 9. 42 Counties in the Service Unit designated by Congress for the Poarch Band of Creek Indians (see H. Rept. 98–886, June 29, 1984; Cong. Record, October 10, 1984, Pg. H11929). 43 Pub. L. 103–323 restored Federal recognition to the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians, Michigan and Indiana, in 1994 and identified counties to serve as the SDA. 44 The Ponca Restoration Act, Pub. L. 101–484, recognized members of the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska in Boyd, Douglas, Knox, Madison or Lancaster counties of Nebraska or Charles Mix county of South Dakota as residing on or near a reservation. Pub. L. 104–109 made technical corrections to laws relating to Native Americans and added Burt, Hall, Holt, Platte, Sarpy, Stanton, and Wayne counties of Nebraska and Pottawatomie and Woodbury counties of Iowa to the Ponca Tribe of Nebraska SDA. 45 Special programs have been established by Congress irrespective of the eligibility regulations. Eligibility for services at these facilities is based on the legislative history of the appropriation of funds for the particular facility, rather than the eligibility regulations. Historically services have been provided at Rapid City (S. Rept. No. 1154, FY 1967 Interior Approp. 89th Cong. 2d Sess.). 46 Historically part of Isabella Reservation Area for the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe of Michigan and the Eastern Michigan Service Unit pop- ulation since 1979. 47 The Samish Indian Tribe Nation was Federally acknowledged in April 1996 as documented at 61 FR 15825, April 9, 1996. The counties list- ed were designated administratively as the SDA, to function as a CHSDA, for the purposes of operating a CHS program pursuant to the ISDEAA, Pub. L. 93–638. 48 CHSDA counties for the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Michigan, were designated by regulation (42 CFR 136.22(a)(4)). 49 The Shinnecock Indian Nation was Federally acknowledged in June 2010 as documented at 75 FR 34760, June 18, 2010. The counties list- ed were designated administratively as the SDA, to function as a CHSDA, for the purposes of operating a CHS program pursuant to the ISDEAA, Pub. L. 93–638. 50 Lemhi County, ID, has historically been a part of the Fort Hall Service Unit population since 1979. 51 The Snoqualmie Indian Tribe was Federally acknowledged in August 1997 as documented at 62 FR 45864, August 29, 1997. The counties listed were designated administratively as the SDA, to function as a CHSDA, for the purposes of operating a CHS program pursuant to the ISDEAA, Pub. L. 93–638. 52 On December 30, 2011 the Office of Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs reaffirmed the Federal recognition of the Tejon Indian Tribe. The county listed was designated administratively as the SDA, to function as a CHSDA, for the purposes of operating a CHS program pursuant to the ISDEAA, Pub. L. 93–638. 53 The Secretary acting through the Service is directed to provide contract health services to Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians that reside in Trenton Service Unit, North Dakota and Montana, in Divide, Mackenzie, and Williams counties in the state of North Dakota and the ad- joining counties of Richland, Roosevelt, and Sheridan in the state of Montana (Sec. 815, Pub. L. 94–437). 54 Rapides County, LA, has historically been a part of the Tunica Biloxi Service Unit population since 1982. 55 According to Pub. L. 100–95, Sec. 12, members of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah) residing on Martha’s Vineyard are deemed to be living on or near an Indian reservation for the purposes of eligibility for Federal services. 56 The counties listed are designated administratively as the SDA, to function as a PRC SDA, for the purposes of operating a PRC program pursuant to the ISDEAA, Pub. L. 93–638. 57 The Wilton Rancheria, California had Federal recognition restored in July 2009 as documented at 74 FR 33468, July 13, 2009. Sacramento County, CA, was designated administratively as the SDA, to function as a CHSDA. Sacramento County was not covered when Congress origi- nally established the State of California as a CHSDA excluding certain counties including Sacramento County (25 U.S.C. 1680). Dated: March 31, 2016. Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and DATES: The first public teleconference Elizabeth A. Fowler, Two-Spirit (LGBT2S) community (80 FR will be held on May 5, 2016 from 3:00 Deputy Director for Management Operations, 43447 and 80 FR 51824). IHS is p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Indian Health Service. continuing to seek feedback from the Time). [FR Doc. 2016–07951 Filed 4–6–16; 8:45 am] LGBT2S community by holding a series ADDRESSES: The teleconference will be BILLING CODE 4165–16–P of public teleconferences. In these conducted by telephone only. Please see teleconferences, participants will be SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION for the call- asked to comment on several key in information. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND dimensions of the health needs of the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: HUMAN SERVICES AI/AN LGBT2S community, including Members of the public who wish to but not limited to the following Indian Health Service obtain further information regarding this questions: public teleconference may contact Lisa a. Are there effective models and best Notification of a Public Teleconference Neel, MPH, Program Coordinator, Office practices surrounding the health care of on American Indian/Alaska Native of Clinical and Preventive Services, the LGBT2S community that should be Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Indian Health Service, 5600 Fishers considered for replication? and Two-Spirit Health Issues b. What are the specific measures that Lane, Mailstop 08N34A, Rockville, MD could be used to track progress in 20857, Telephone 301–443–4305. (This AGENCY: Indian Health Service. is not a toll-free number.) improving the health of LGBT2S ACTION: Notice of meeting. persons? SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This c. How can IHS better engage with meeting is open to the public. The SUMMARY: In 2015, the Indian Health stakeholders around the implementation virtual meeting is available via mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Service (IHS) sought public input in of improvements? teleconference line and will writing and in person through a Notice d. Are there gaps or disparities in accommodate 200 people. Join the of Request for Information (80 FR existing IHS services offered to LGBT2S meeting by calling the toll free phone 32167) and two meetings in the persons? number at 800–857–9744 and providing Washington, DC area to gather feedback e. What additional information the public participant passcode number: on best practices to advance and should the agency consider while 3618057. Participants should call and promote the health needs of the developing plans to improve health care connect 15 minutes prior to the meeting American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) for the LGBT2S community? in order for logistics to be set up. 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20396 Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 67 / Thursday, April 7, 2016 / Notices 301–443–4305 or send an email to Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) availability of appropriations and lisa.neel@ihs.gov with questions. under 93.228. budgetary priorities of the Agency. The Individuals who plan to attend and IHS is under no obligation to make Background need special assistance, such as sign awards that are selected for funding language interpretation or other The TMG Program is a competitive under this announcement. reasonable accommodations, should grant program that is capacity building and developmental in nature and has Anticipated Number of Awards notify the contact person listed below at least 10 days prior to the meeting. been available for Federally-recognized Approximately 16–18 awards will be Members of the public may make Indian Tribes and Tribal organizations issued under this program statements during the teleconference to (T/TO) since shortly after the passage of announcement. the extent time permits and file written the ISDEAA in 1975. It was established Project Period statements with the agency for its to assist T/TO to prepare for assuming all or part of existing IHS programs, The project periods vary based on the consideration. In general, individuals or functions, services, and activities project type selected. Project periods groups requesting to present an oral (PFSAs) and further develop and could run from one, two, or three years statement at a public teleconference will improve their health management and will run consecutively from the be limited to three minutes per speaker. capability. The TMG Program provides earliest anticipated start date of Written statements should be submitted competitive grants to T/TO to establish September 1, 2016 through August 31, to Lisa Neel, MPH, Program goals and performance measures for 2017 for one year projects; September 1, Coordinator, Office of Clinical and current health programs; assess current 2016 through August 31, 2018 for two Preventive Services, Indian Health management capacity to determine if year projects; and September 1, 2016 Service, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mailstop through August 31, 2019 for three year 08N34A, Rockville, MD 20857. new components are appropriate; analyze programs to determine if T/TO projects. Please refer to ‘‘Eligible TMG Dated: March 25, 2016. management is practicable; and develop Project Types, Maximum Funding Elizabeth A. Fowler, infrastructure systems to manage or Levels and Project Periods’’ below for Deputy Director for Management Operations, organize PFSAs. additional details. State the number of Indian Health Service. years for the project period and include [FR Doc. 2016–07952 Filed 4–6–16; 8:45 am] Purpose the exact dates. BILLING CODE 4165–16–P The purpose of this IHS grant III. Eligibility Information announcement is to announce the availability of the TMG Program to 1. Eligibility DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND enhance and develop health Eligible Applicants: ‘‘Indian Tribes’’ HUMAN SERVICES management infrastructure and assist T/ and ‘‘Tribal organizations’’ (T/TO) as TO in assuming all or part of existing defined by the ISDEAA are eligible to Indian Health Service IHS PSFAs through a Title I contract apply for the TMG Program. The and assist established Title I contractors definitions for each entity type are Office of Direct Service and and Title V compactors to further Contracting Tribes; Tribal Management outlined below. Only one application develop and improve their management per T/TO is allowed. Grant Program capability. In addition, TMGs are Definitions: ‘‘Indian Tribe’’ means any Announcement Type: New and available to T/TO under the authority of Indian tribe, band, nation, or other Competing Continuation. 25 U.S.C. 450h(e) for (1) obtaining organized group or community, Funding Announcement Number: technical assistance from providers including any Alaska Native village or HHS–2016–IHS–TMD–0001. designated by the T/TO (including T/TO regional or village corporation as Catalog of Federal Domestic that operate mature contracts) for the defined in or established pursuant to the Assistance Number: 93.228. purposes of program planning and Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 evaluation, including the development Stat. 688) [43 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.], which Key Dates of any management systems necessary is recognized as eligible for the special Application Deadline Date: June 8, for contract management and the programs and services provided by the 2016. development of cost allocation plans for United States to Indians because of their Review Date: June 20–24, 2016. indirect cost rates; and (2) planning, status as Indians. 25 U.S.C. 450b(e). Earliest Anticipated Start Date: designing, monitoring, and evaluating ‘‘Tribal organization’’ means the September 1, 2016. Federal programs serving the T/TO, recognized governing body of any Signed Tribal Resolutions Due Date: including Federal administrative Indian tribe; any legally established June 8, 2016. functions. Proof of Non-Profit Status Due Date: organization of Indians which is June 8, 2016. II. Award Information controlled, sanctioned, or chartered by such governing body or which is I. Funding Opportunity Description Type of Award democratically elected by the adult Grant. members of the Indian community to be Statutory Authority Estimated Funds Available served by such organization and which The Indian Health Service (IHS) is includes the maximum participation of accepting competitive grant applications The total amount of funding Indians in all phases of its activities. 25 mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES for the Tribal Management Grant (TMG) identified for the current fiscal year (FY) U.S.C. 450b(l). program. This program is authorized 2017Mi is approximately $2,412,000. Tribal organizations must provide under 25 U.S.C. 450h(b)(2) and 25 Individual award amounts are proof of non-profit status. U.S.C. 450h(e) of the Indian Self- anticipated to be between $50,000 and Determination and Education $100,000. The amount of funding Eligible TMG Project Types, Maximum Assistance Act (ISDEAA), Public Law available for new and competing Funding Levels and Project Periods (Pub. L.) 93–638, as amended. This continuation awards issued under this The TMG Program consists of four program is described in the Catalog of announcement is subject to the project types: (1) Feasibility study; (2) VerDate Sep<11>2014 16:35 Apr 06, 2016 Jkt 238001 PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\07APN1.SGM 07APN1


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PublisherOffice of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration
SectionNotices
ActionNotice of meeting.
DatesThe first public teleconference will be held on May 5, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).
ContactMembers of the public who wish to obtain further information regarding this public teleconference may contact Lisa Neel, MPH, Program Coordinator, Office of Clinical and Preventive Services, Indian Health Service, 5600 Fishers Lane, Mailstop 08N34A, Rockville, MD 20857, Telephone 301-443-4305. (This is not a toll-free number.)
FR Citation81 FR 20395 
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