82 FR 39950 - Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans, Notice of Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 161 (August 22, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-17715

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 161 (Tuesday, August 22, 2017)

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 161 (Tuesday, August 22, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39950-39951]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2017-17715]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans, Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act that a meeting of the Advisory Committee 
on Homeless Veterans will be held September 13-15, 2017. The meeting 
sessions will take place at the Harbor Homes, Inc. at 77 Northeastern 
Blvd., Nashua, NH 03062. Sessions are open to the public, except when 
the Committee is conducting tours of VA facilities, participating in 
off-site events, and participating in workgroup sessions. Tours of VA 
facilities are closed, to protect Veterans' privacy and personal 
information.
    The purpose of the Committee is to provide the Secretary of 
Veterans Affairs with an on-going assessment of the effectiveness of 
the policies, organizational structures, and services of VA in 
assisting Veterans at-risk and experiencing homelessness. The Committee 
shall assemble and review information related to the needs of homeless 
Veterans and provide advice on the most appropriate means of providing 
assistance to that subset of the Veteran population. The Committee will 
make recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities.
    On Wednesday, September 13, the Committee will convene an open 
session at the Harbor Homes, Inc., 77 Northeastern Blvd., Nashua, NH 
03062, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The agenda will include briefings 
from officials at VA and other agencies regarding services for homeless 
Veterans. From

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1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Committee will convene closed sessions, as 
it tours a Grant and Per Diem project at the Harbor Care Health and 
Wellness Center, 45 High Street, Nashua, NH 03062. These sessions are 
closed in accordance with 5 U.S.C Sec. 552b(c)(6). Tours of VA 
facilities are closed, to protect Veterans' privacy and personal 
information.
    The meeting sessions on Thursday, September 14 and Friday, 
September 15 are open to the public. On both days, the meeting will 
begin at 8:00 a.m. On September 14, the meeting will end at 5:00 p.m.; 
and on September 15, the meeting will adjourn at 12:00 p.m. The agenda 
include briefings from officials at VA and other agencies. The 
Committee will also receive a briefing on the annual report that was 
developed after the last meeting of the Advisory Committee on Homeless 
Veterans and will then discuss topics for its upcoming annual report 
and recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs.
    No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral 
presentations from the public. Interested parties should provide 
written comments on issues affecting homeless Veterans for review by 
the Committee to Mr. Anthony Love, Designated Federal Officer, VHA 
Homeless Programs Office (10NC1), Department of Veterans Affairs, 90 K. 
Street NE., Washington, DC, or via email at [email protected].
    Members of the public who wish to attend should contact Charles 
Selby and/or Alexandra Logsdon of the Veterans Health Administration, 
Homeless Programs Office no later than August 30, 2017, at 
[email protected] (202) 632-8593 or [email protected] (202) 
632-7146 to provide their name, professional affiliation, address, and 
phone number. There will also be a call-in number at 1-800-767-1750; 
Access Code: 53308#. Attendees who require reasonable accommodation 
should state so in their requests.

    Date: August 17, 2017.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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policy statements for federal sentencing applicable to the guidelines and other appropriate guideline amendments,
courts pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(a). The recidivist statutory provisions. including consolidating Zones B and C
Commission also periodically reviews (4) Continuation of its work with of the Sentencing Table in Chapter 5,
and revises previously promulgated Congress and others to implement the Part A.
guidelines pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(o) recommendations of the Commission’s (10) Resolution of circuit conflicts as
and submits guideline amendments to 2011 report to Congress, Mandatory warranted, pursuant to the
Congress not later than the first day of Minimum Penalties in the Federal Commission’s authority under 28 U.S.C.
May each year pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Criminal Justice System—including its 991(b)(1)(B) and Braxton v. United
994(p). recommendations regarding the severity States, 500 U.S. 344 (1991).
As part of its statutory authority and and scope of mandatory minimum (11) Consideration of other
responsibility to analyze sentencing penalties, consideration of expanding miscellaneous guideline application
issues, including operation of the the ‘‘safety valve’’ at 18 U.S.C. 3553(f), issues, including whether a defendant’s
federal sentencing guidelines, the and elimination of the mandatory denial of relevant conduct should be
Commission has identified its policy ‘‘stacking’’ of penalties under 18 U.S.C. considered in determining whether the
priorities for the amendment cycle 924(c)—and preparation of a series of defendant has accepted responsibility
ending May 1, 2018. Other factors, such publications updating the data in the for purposes of § 3E1.1.
as legislation requiring Commission report. Authority: 28 U.S.C. 994(a), (o); USSC
action, may affect the Commission’s (5) Continuation of its comprehensive, Rules of Practice and Procedure 5.2.
ability to complete work on any or all multiyear study of recidivism, including
the circumstances that correlate with William H. Pryor, Jr.,
identified priorities by May 1, 2018.
Accordingly, the Commission may increased or reduced recidivism; Acting Chair.
continue work on any or all identified consideration of developing [FR Doc. 2017–17754 Filed 8–21–17; 8:45 am]
priorities after that date or may decide recommendations to reduce BILLING CODE 2210–40–P
not to pursue one or more identified incarceration costs and prison
priorities. overcapacity, and to promote effective
reentry programs; and consideration of DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 994(g), the
appropriate guideline amendments, AFFAIRS
Commission intends to consider the
including revising Chapter Four and
issue of reducing costs of incarceration
Chapter Five (A) to lower guideline Advisory Committee on Homeless
and overcapacity of prisons, to the
ranges for ‘‘first offenders’’ and (B) to Veterans, Notice of Meeting
extent it is relevant to any identified
increase the availability of alternatives
priority. The Department of Veterans Affairs
to incarceration for such offenders at the
The Commission has identified the lower levels of the Sentencing Table. (VA) gives notice under the Federal
following priorities: (6) Implementation of the Bipartisan Advisory Committee Act that a meeting
(1) Continuation of its multiyear Budget Act of 2015, Public Law 114–74, of the Advisory Committee on Homeless
examination of the structure of the and other legislation warranting Veterans will be held September 13–15,
guidelines post-Booker and Commission action. 2017. The meeting sessions will take
consideration of legislative (7) Continuation of its study of the place at the Harbor Homes, Inc. at 77
recommendations or guideline May 2016 Report of the Commission’s Northeastern Blvd., Nashua, NH 03062.
amendments to simplify the guidelines, Tribal Issues Advisory Group and Sessions are open to the public, except
while promoting proportionality and consideration of appropriate guideline when the Committee is conducting tours
reducing sentencing disparities, and to amendments, including (A) revising of VA facilities, participating in off-site
account appropriately for the how tribal court convictions are events, and participating in workgroup
defendant’s role, culpability, and addressed in Chapter Four and (B) sessions. Tours of VA facilities are
relevant conduct. providing a definition of ‘‘court closed, to protect Veterans’ privacy and
(2) Continuation of its multiyear study protection order’’ that would apply personal information.
of offenses involving synthetic throughout the guidelines. The purpose of the Committee is to
cathinones (such as methylone, MDPV, (8) Continuation of its examination of provide the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
and mephedrone) and synthetic Chapter Four, Part A (Criminal History) with an on-going assessment of the
cannabinoids (such as JWH–018 and and consideration of amendments to effectiveness of the policies,
AM–2201), as well as revise how the guidelines (A) treat organizational structures, and services
tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), fentanyl, convictions for offenses committed prior of VA in assisting Veterans at-risk and
and fentanyl analogues, and to age eighteen; (B) treat revocations experiencing homelessness. The
consideration of appropriate guideline under § 4A1.2(k) when the original Committee shall assemble and review
amendments, including simplifying the sentence would not otherwise receive information related to the needs of
determination of the most closely criminal history points because it is homeless Veterans and provide advice
related substance under Application outside the time periods in § 4A1.2(d)(2) on the most appropriate means of
Note 6 of the Commentary to § 2D1.1. and (e); and (C) account in § 4A1.3 for providing assistance to that subset of the
(3) Continuation of its work with instances in which the time actually Veteran population. The Committee will
Congress and others to implement the served was substantially less than the make recommendations to the Secretary
recommendations of the Commission’s length of the sentence imposed for a regarding such activities.
2016 report to Congress, Career On Wednesday, September 13, the
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conviction counted in the criminal
Offender Sentencing Enhancements, history score. Committee will convene an open
including its recommendations to revise (9) Continuation of its study of session at the Harbor Homes, Inc., 77
the career offender directive at 28 U.S.C. alternatives to incarceration, Northeastern Blvd., Nashua, NH 03062,
994(h) to focus on offenders who have preparation of a publication on the from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The agenda
committed at least one ‘‘crime of development of alternative-to- will include briefings from officials at
violence’’ and to adopt a uniform incarceration programs in federal VA and other agencies regarding
definition of ‘‘crime of violence’’ district courts, and consideration of services for homeless Veterans. From

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1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Committee DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS collection of information on
will convene closed sessions, as it tours AFFAIRS respondents, including through the use
a Grant and Per Diem project at the of automated collection techniques or
[OMB Control No. 2900–0188]
Harbor Care Health and Wellness the use of other forms of information
Center, 45 High Street, Nashua, NH Agency Information Collection technology.
03062. These sessions are closed in Activity: Claim, Authorization & Invoice Authority: U.S.C. 3901–3904 and
accordance with 5 U.S.C Sec. 552b(c)(6). for Prosthetic Items & Services 1701(6).
Tours of VA facilities are closed, to Title: Claim, Authorization & Invoice
protect Veterans’ privacy and personal AGENCY: Veterans Health
for Prosthetic Items & Services.
Administration, Department of Veterans
information. OMB Control Number: 2900–0188.
Affairs.
The meeting sessions on Thursday, ACTION: Notice. Type of Review: Revision of a
September 14 and Friday, September 15 currently approved collection.
are open to the public. On both days, SUMMARY: Veterans Health Abstract: The Department of Veterans
the meeting will begin at 8:00 a.m. On Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), through its Veterans
September 14, the meeting will end at Affairs (VA), is announcing an Health Administration (VHA),
5:00 p.m.; and on September 15, the opportunity for public comment on the administers medical services
meeting will adjourn at 12:00 p.m. The proposed collection of certain established by law. Title 38 U.S.C.
agenda include briefings from officials information by the agency. Under the Section 1701(6) includes prosthetic
at VA and other agencies. The Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of items within the scope of medical
Committee will also receive a briefing 1995, Federal agencies are required to services. Title 38 U.S.C. Sections 3901,
on the annual report that was developed publish notice in the Federal Register 3902, 3903, 3904, and 1162 authorize
after the last meeting of the Advisory concerning each proposed collection of the Secretary to provide each person
information, including each proposed eligible for an automobile grant the
Committee on Homeless Veterans and
extension of a currently approved adaptive equipment deemed necessary
will then discuss topics for its
collection, and allow 60 days for public to insure that the person will be able to
upcoming annual report and comment in response to the notice.
recommendations to the Secretary of operate the automobile safely, in a
DATES: Written comments and manner consistent with the safety of
Veterans Affairs.
recommendations on the proposed others and to satisfy the applicable
No time will be allocated at this collection of information should be standards of licensure established by the
meeting for receiving oral presentations received on or before October 23, 2017. state of residency.
from the public. Interested parties ADDRESSES: Submit written comments Affected Public: Individuals and
should provide written comments on on the collection of information through households.
issues affecting homeless Veterans for Federal Docket Management System Estimated Annual Burden:
review by the Committee to Mr. (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Anthony Love, Designated Federal Brian McCarthy, Veterans Health 10–0103—583 hours.
Officer, VHA Homeless Programs Office Administration, Office of Regulatory 10–1394—1,000 hours.
(10NC1), Department of Veterans and Administrative Affairs (10B4), 10–2421—67 hours.
Affairs, 90 K. Street NE., Washington, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 10–2520—47 hours.
DC, or via email at Anthony.Love@ Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 10–2914—3,333 hours.
va.gov. 20420 or email to Brian.McCarthy4@ FL 10–90—708 hours.
Members of the public who wish to va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control
No. 2900–0188’’ in any correspondence. Estimated Average Burden per
attend should contact Charles Selby Respondent:
During the comment period, comments
and/or Alexandra Logsdon of the
may be viewed online through FDMS. 10–0103—5 minutes.
Veterans Health Administration,
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 10–1394—15 minutes.
Homeless Programs Office no later than
Brian McCarthy at (202) 461–6345. 10–2421—4 minutes.
August 30, 2017, at Charles.Selby@
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
va.gov (202) 632–8593 or 10–2520—4 minutes.
Alexandra.Logsdon@va.gov (202) 632– PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of 10–2914—4 minutes.
7146 to provide their name, professional FL 10–90—5 minutes.
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
affiliation, address, and phone number.
collection of information they conduct Frequency of Response: Annually.
There will also be a call-in number at 1– or sponsor. This request for comment is
800–767–1750; Access Code: 53308#. Estimated Number of Respondents:
being made pursuant to Section
Attendees who require reasonable 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. 10–0103—7,000.
accommodation should state so in their With respect to the following 10–1394—4,000.
requests. collection of information, VHA invites 10–2421—1,000.
Date: August 17, 2017. comments on: (1) Whether the proposed 10–2520—700.
Jelessa M. Burney, collection of information is necessary 10–2914—50,000.
for the proper performance of VHA’s
Federal Advisory Committee Management FL 10–90—8,500.
functions, including whether the
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Officer. By direction of the Secretary.
information will have practical utility;
[FR Doc. 2017–17715 Filed 8–21–17; 8:45 am]
(2) the accuracy of VHA’s estimate of Cynthia Harvey-Pryor,
BILLING CODE P the burden of the proposed collection of Department Clearance Officer, Office of
information; (3) ways to enhance the Quality and Compliance, Department of
quality, utility, and clarity of the Veterans Affairs.
information to be collected; and (4) [FR Doc. 2017–17691 Filed 8–21–17; 8:45 am]
ways to minimize the burden of the BILLING CODE 8320–01–P

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Dates		August 17, 2017. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2017-17715 Filed 8-21-17; 8:45 am]
FR Citation		82 FR 39950