03-5089. Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Pub. L. 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Professional Certification and Licensure Advisory Committee has scheduled a meeting on Wednesday, March 19, 2003, at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits Administration Education Conference Room 601V, 1800 G Street, NW., Washington, DC, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.

The purpose of the Committee is to review the requirements of organizations or entities offering licensing and certification tests to individuals for which payment for such tests may be made under chapters 30, 32, 34, or 35 of Title 38, U.S.C.

The meeting will begin with opening remarks and an overview by Ms. Sandra Winborne, Committee Chair. During the morning session, the Committee will hear reports on VA outreach activities and progress on implementing an improved Licensing and Certification Approval System (LACAS). The afternoon session will include discussion on any old or new business.

Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting should contact Mr. Giles Larrabee or Mr. Michael Yunker at [phone]. Interested persons may attend, appear before, or file statements with the Committee. Statements, if in written form, may be filed before the meeting or within 10 days after the meeting. Oral statements will be heard at 2 p.m.

Dated: February 26, 2003.

By Direction of the Secretary

E. Philip Riggin,

Committee Management Officer.