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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 244 (Thursday, December 19, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 103843]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-30070]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration

Meetings of the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and 
Practice

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department 
of Health and Human Services.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, this 
notice announces that the National Advisory Council on Nurse Education 
and Practice (NACNEP) will hold public meetings for the 2025 calendar 
year (CY). Information about NACNEP, agendas, and materials for these 
meetings can be found on the NACNEP website at: https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/nursing/meetings.

DATES: NACNEP meetings will be on (all in Eastern Time):
     March 5, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and March 6, 2024, 10 a.m.-4 
p.m.
     May 14, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
     August 6, 2025, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and August 7, 2025, 10 
a.m.-4 p.m.
     December 4, 2024, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. and December 4, 2025, 8 
a.m.-2 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Meetings may be held in-person, by teleconference, and/or 
video conference. For updates on how the meeting will be held, visit 
the NACNEP website 30 business days before the date of the meeting, 
where instructions for joining meetings either in-person or remotely 
will also be posted. In-person NACNEP meetings will be held at 5600 
Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland, 20857. For meeting information 
updates, go to the NACNEP website meeting page at https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/nursing/meetings.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Justin Bala-Hampton, Designated 
Federal Officer, Bureau of Health Workforce, HRSA, 5600 Fishers Lane, 
Rockville, Maryland, 20857; 301-945-9880; or [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACNEP provides advice and recommendations 
to the Secretary of Health and Human Services on policy, program 
development, and other matters of significance concerning the 
activities under Title VIII of the Public Health Service Act, including 
the range of issues relating to the nurse workforce, education, and 
practice improvement. NACNEP also prepares and submits an annual report 
to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and Congress describing 
its activities, including NACNEP's findings and recommendations 
concerning activities under Title VIII, as required by the Public 
Health Service Act.
    Since priorities dictate meeting times, be advised that start 
times, end times, and agenda items are subject to change. For CY 2025 
meetings, agenda items may include, but are not limited to, the nursing 
workforce (e.g., nursing shortage, distribution, supply, and access) 
nursing practice improvement, nursing education, nursing work 
environment and support, and other Title VIII program activities. Refer 
to the NACNEP website listed above for all current and updated 
information concerning the CY 2025 NACNEP meetings, including draft 
agendas and meeting materials that will be posted 30 calendar days 
before the meeting.
    Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide 
comments. Public participants may submit written statements in advance 
of the scheduled meeting(s). Oral comments will be honored in the order 
they are requested and may be limited as time allows. Requests to 
submit a written statement or make oral comments to NACNEP should be 
sent to Justin Bala-Hampton using the contact information above at 
least 5 business days before the meeting date(s).
    Individuals who need special assistance or another reasonable 
accommodation should notify Justin Bala-Hampton using the contact 
information listed above at least 10 business days before the 
meeting(s) they wish to attend. Since all in-person meetings will occur 
in a federal government building, attendees must go through a security 
check to enter the building. Non-U.S. citizen attendees must notify 
HRSA of their planned attendance at least 20 business days prior to the 
meeting to facilitate their entry into the building. All attendees are 
required to present government-issued identification prior to entry.

Maria G. Button,
Director, Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2024-30070 Filed 12-18-24; 8:45 am]
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