Tribal Interior Budget Council Meeting
2022-08-17 11:30 - 16:30, 2022-08-18 11:30 - 16:30, 2022-08-19 11:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Virtual Event
The Tribal Interior Budget Council (TIBC) will be convening for official business today, August 15th through Friday, August 19th. These meetings will start each day at 12:30pm ET. To register, please click here. To view the agenda for these TIBC meetings, please click here.
TIBC was established in 1999 to facilitate Tribal government participation in the planning of the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) budget and includes two Tribal representatives from each of the 12 BIA regions. This meeting is open to the public, and Tribal leadership and members of the public may join the discussion throughout the week.

Department of Homeland Security to Host Tribal Consultation on New Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program
2022-08-17 12:30 - 14:00
On August 17, 2022, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. EDT the Department of Homeland Security through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) will host a virtual tribal consultation on the tribal funding set aside under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, which passed in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act on November 15, 2021. You can view NCAI’s topline summary and full analysis of the law, including the tribal cybersecurity program language. You can also view the NCAI Tribal Infrastructure Town Hall, which includes a review of the tribal cybersecurity program. Written comments must be submitted by September 17, 2022, via email to gpdcomms@fema.dhs.gov.
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Outreach Sessions: Proposed Changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE Program
2022-08-19 12:00 - 14:00, 2022-08-26 12:00 - 14:00
The Department of Transportation is conducting outreach sessions to present proposed changes to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Airport Concession DBE program announced on July 21, 2022. We encourage you to register and attend to learn more about the proposed rulemaking and how each of you can provide comments on the changes being made to the regulations. Please find the outreach session dates below as well as on our DBE webpage. The sessions and comments will be recorded and placed in the docket. We look forward to seeing you there!
NPRM Public Meeting for Tribal Leaders
Wednesday July 27, 2022, 1:00– 3:00 PM
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NPRM Overview Session
Friday July 29, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
Registration Link
NPRM Public Meeting – Certification
Thursday August 4, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
Registration Link
NPRM Public Meeting – Regular Dealer
Thursday August 11, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
Registration Link
NPRM Public Meeting – ACDBE Regulation
Tuesday August 16 , 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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NPRM Public Meeting – Design-build and Performance Plans
Friday August 19 , 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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NPRM Final Public Meeting
Friday August 26, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM
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You must register separately for each session. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique personalized link and instructions on how to join the event. Please do not share your link.
ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS: DOCR is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need alternative formats or services because of a disability, please send an email to dbe.nprm@dot.gov with your request. Your request needs to be submitted at least five (5) working days prior to the event.

NAFOA Webinar Series: Solving the Project Puzzle: How to Use Public and Private Financing to Build Energy Projects
2022-08-22 13:00 - 15:00, 2022-08-23 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-08-24 13:00 - 14:30, 2022-08-25 13:00 - 14:30
NAFOA, the Departments of Interior, Energy, the Treasury, and Commerce, along with experts in the energy and finance sector is hosting a series of webinars designed to show how tribes can take advantage of a broad array of funding sources.
Experts will discuss what tribes need to know about combining various programs and grants, financing pitfalls to be aware of and how to avoid them, how funding sources can “stack” together on one project, and more.
Registration is required to join. Only one registration to attend all of the webinar series is necessary.
This series will be spread out over four days, each with a different focus:

Monday, Aug 22nd at 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm ET:
“Federal Grants for Tribal Energy Projects”
Federal staff from four different Administration Departments will discuss key Departmental programs/grants, how they can work together, and how you can integrate different agencies into one project.
Tuesday, Aug 23rd at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET:
“Avoiding Pitfalls and Ensuring Success”
Tribal staff and consultants will address pitfalls to avoid, how successful tribes have planned and implemented their projects, and what tribal staff should know.
Wednesday, Aug 24th at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET:
“Combining Public and Private Financing for Energy Projects”
Hear from financing and energy experts about how to use public funding to get private financing, what options are available in both public/private financing and energy development, and what energy companies consider when making an investment.
Thursday, Aug 25th at 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET:
“Putting the Puzzle Together”
To conclude, speakers from the previous days will discuss examples of how all the series information works together in a practical, real-world way. The series will end with a policy discussion about steps forward, what policy changes might be forthcoming, and how things could be improved.

Dept of Education Tribal Consultation on ANE and BABAA
2022-08-23 12:00 - 15:00
Venue: ZoomGov
Date: August 23, 2022
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time
REGISTER
On August 23, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) will conduct Tribal Consultation on two different topics. The first topic will examine questions and solicit responses on how to offer renewed support for the Department’s Alaska Native Education program (ANE). The purpose of this portion of the consultation will be to receive meaningful input on the Department’s administration of the ANE program. The second topic for discussion is to engage with Tribal authorities for the purpose of obtaining their perspectives regarding the Department’s implementation of Build America, Buy America Act (BABAA) requirements. This consultation will advance the Department’s commitment to uphold the federal trust responsibility as described in Executive Order 13175.
Alaska Native Education
Section 6302 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 states, “It is the policy of the Federal Government to maximize the leadership of and participation by Alaska Natives in the planning and the management of Alaska Native education programs and to support efforts developed by and undertaken within the Alaska Native community to improve educational opportunity for all students.” Consistent with this statement, we welcome your input and feedback on the U.S. Department of Education’s administration of the Alaska Native Education program as it relates to the following questions.
CONSULTATION QUESTIONS

What priority(ies) would improve the overall design, delivery, and quality of grant projects funded under the Alaska Native Education program?
What suggestions do you have for strengthening the Alaska Native Education program, as authorized under Section 6304 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965?
How can the U.S. Department of Education improve its online resources for Alaska Native Education program grantees?
What suggestions do you have to improve the annual performance reporting process for Alaska Native Education grantees?
What type of technical assistance could the U.S. Department of Education provide to address application-related barriers that cause hardship for potential applicants?
How could the U.S. Department of Education increase the number of peer reviewers how have experience with Alaska Native education and Alaska generally?

Build America, Buy America Act
On November 15, 2021, the President signed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act P.L. 117-58 (IIJA) into law. This bipartisan investment in America’s infrastructure will fund approximately $1.2 trillion in upgrading and revitalizing America’s roads, bridges, railways, waterways, broadband, and other critical infrastructure. A component of the IIJA is the Build America, Buy America Act (Division G, Title IX of the IIJA) (BABAA), which requires Federal agencies to identify their existing financial assistance programs that are infrastructure programs. On March 17, 2022, the Department published a list in the Federal Register (87 FR 15210) that identified 38 Department-administered grant programs as infrastructure programs subject to the BABAA domestic sourcing requirements, i.e., programs that allow for construction and broadband infrastructure. BABAA requires that all recipients under these identified programs ensure, generally, that all the iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials funded by these programs are made in the United States (see section 70914 of BABAA).
Specifically, for grants funded under programs the Department has identified as infrastructure programs, BABAA requires that: (1) all the iron and steel used in the infrastructure project will be produced in the United States; (2) the manufactured products used in the infrastructure project will be produced in the United States; and (3) the construction materials used in the infrastructure project will be produced in the United States.
After review and a public comment period, the Department may waive BABAA requirements when (1) applying the preference would be inconsistent with the public interest; (2) types of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials are not produced in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available quantities or of a satisfactory quality; or (3) the inclusion of iron, steel, manufactured products, or construction materials produced in the United States will increase the cost of the overall project by more than 25 percent. BABAA requires that implementation begin 180 days after the passage of IIJA, or May 14, 2022; however, on July 13, 2022, the Department implemented an adjustment period waiver, which allows the Department to finalize implementation effective October 1, 2022.
Listed below are the Department-administered grant programs subject to the BABAA requirements, effective October 1, 2022, that are more likely to award grants to Tribes or Tribal organizations:

Alaska Native Education (Assistance Listing Number 84.356A)
American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (Part F) (ALN 84.031D)
American Indian Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (ALN 84.031T)
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part B
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Part C

Since the enactment of the IIJA, the Department has worked diligently towards implementation, and as it works during the waiver adjustment period on policy, procedures, guidance, and grantee and Department staff trainings, it would like to engage with Tribal authorities for the purpose of obtaining their perspectives regarding the Department’s implementation of BABAA requirements. This engagement is important to ensure that Tribal perspectives are reflected, as appropriate, within the Department’s final implementation. Thus, the Department is seeking the following information:
CONSULTATION QUESTIONS

How can the Department assist Tribes in implementing the BABAA requirements?
What barriers do Tribes anticipate they might face when implementing these BABAA requirements?
What Tribe-specific processes and/or policy positions do Tribes recommend the Department consider as it develops its BABAA implementation policy, procedures, and guidance, including with respect to waivers?
What other recommendations do Tribes propose the Department consider as it finalizes its BABAA policy, procedures, and guidance?

Bi-weekly White House Health Community Call
2022-08-24 13:30
Bi-weekly White House Health Community Call
Date: Wednesday, August 24
Time: 2:30 PM ET
RSVP here
Please invite colleagues and members of your community – all are welcome.

HHS Weekly Briefing on Monkeypox
2022-08-25 13:00, 2022-09-01 13:00
HHS Weekly Briefing on Monkeypox
Please join the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Intergovernmental and External Affairs, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) for our weekly Monkeypox briefing.
Date: Every Thursday
Time: 2:00 PM ET
RSVP here

DOI Hardrock Mining Listening Sessions and Consultations
2022-08-25 16:00 - 18:00, 2022-08-26 11:00 - 13:00, 2022-08-29 12:30 - 14:30, 2022-08-30 13:00 - 15:00
July 25, 2022
Dear Tribal Leader:
The Department of the Interior has launched an interagency working group on reforming hardrock mining laws, regulations, and permitting policies in the United States. The group will help support President Biden’s vision for a whole-of-government effort to promote the sustainable and responsible domestic production of critical minerals. At each step, the group is committed to hearing from Tribal governments. Considering the legacy of the impacts of mining on many Tribal communities, and impacts anticipated from new mining, the protection of treaty rights, sacred sites, and upholding the trust responsibility are important parts of this work.
Hardrock mining on public lands — which includes gold, silver, copper, uranium, lithium, and nearly all critical minerals — is still governed by the General Mining Law of 1872. The working group will make recommendations for updates and reforms necessary to ensure that new exploration and production meets strong environmental and Tribal engagement standards during all stages of mine development, from initial exploration through reclamation, while improving the efficiency and outcomes of the permitting process, consistent with the newly released Biden-Harris Administration’s Fundamental Principles for Domestic Mining Reform.
We are greatly interested in input from Tribal leaders and are hosting the following listening sessions in August:

Tuesday, August 2, 2022
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EDT
https://doitalent.zoomgov.com/j/1603128203
or
Dial in #: # 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 312 8203
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Wednesday, August 10, 2022
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT
https://doitalent.zoomgov.com/j/1603128203
or
# 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 601 1633
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Monday, August 15, 2022
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. EDT
https://doitalent.zoomgov.com/j/1601658829
or
Dial in #: 1-669-254-5252
Meeting ID: 160 165 8829
Passcode: [REDACTED]

We also are convening formal Tribal consultations during the month of August:

Alaska Time Zone
Thursday, August 25, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. AKDT
Please register in advance at: https://doitalent.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIscO6prTguGqKtmC59OdFNasGneYAQUEg
Eastern and Central Time Zones
Friday, August 26, 2022, 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. EDT / 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. CDT
Please register in advance at:
https://doitalent.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItcuioqz4tEzc5ldP3vOZhHMzrwrrOy5g
Mountain Daylight Time Zone
Monday August 29, 2022, 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. MDT
Please register in advance at:
https://doitalent.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsce6vrjwrHcnG1v3M9rxC9rWhBL9EMzA
Pacific and Mountain Standard Time Zones
Tuesday, August 30, 2022, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. PDT
Please register in advance at:
https://doitalent.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJItd-uqrzwvGzVtE_vxngyLrwojI44oKJM

If you have any written input you would like to provide, please send to MiningReform@ios.doi.gov, or submit comments to Regulations.gov (Docket DOI-2022-0003) by September 15 to ensure timely consideration.
If you have any questions, please contact, Joaquin Gallegos, Special Assistant to the Assistant Secretary – Indian Affairs at joaquin_gallegos@ios.doi.gov, or Alexandra Sanchez, Special Assistant, Office of the Assistant Secretary of Land and Minerals Management at Alexandra-Sanchez@ios.doi.gov.
Sincerely,
Steve Feldgus
Deputy Assistant Secretary
Land and Minerals Management

National Immunization Awareness Month Kickoff Meeting
2022-08-26 12:00 - 13:45
CMS, OASH-ORHO, and CDC Region 4 invites you to
National Immunization Awareness Month Kickoff Meeting
Friday, August 26, 2022, at 1:00 – 2:45 PM (EST)
This kickoff meeting will celebrate National Immunization Awareness Month and the importance of vaccinations/immunizations that impact school age children. This meeting will support stakeholders in school districts and local/state health departments in identifying and linking resources to address vaccination/immunization challenges. Federal partners will also provide the latest updates and information on vaccinations.
Register in advance for this meeting: https://cms.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/vJIsc-iprTMoEtZb8k68sKDQYBvQLQqfdhI

DOT NPRM Final Public Meeting
2022-08-26 12:00 - 14:00
NPRM Final Public Meeting
Friday August 26, 2022, 1:00-3:00 PM Eastern
Registration Link
You must register separately for each session. After you register, you will receive a confirmation email with a unique personalized link and instructions on how to join the event. Please do not share your link.

2022 IHS Virtual Partnership Conference Remember
2022-08-29 - 2022-09-01
2022 Indian Health Service (IHS) Virtual Partnership Conference
August 29 – September 1, 2022
This year’s conference focuses on the following topics and more:

Health Information Management (HIM)
Information Technology (IT)
Health IT
Purchased/Referred Care (PRC)
Catastrophic Health Emergency Fund
Revenue Generation
Benefits Coordination

Conference Highlights

Virtual platform
No travel required
No registration fees
Expert speakers and presenters
Continuing education credits for Coding professionals
Conference registration open through September 1

To register for the conference please visit:
https://www.ihs.gov/newsroom/announcements/2022-announcements/2022-ihs-virtual-partnership-conference/

Stakeholder Call: White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health
2022-08-29 13:30
The White House announced that the Biden-Harris Administration will host the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health on September 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. As the President announced in May, this will be the first Conference of this kind in more than 50 years. You are invited to a special call today with White House Domestic Policy Advisor Ambassador Susan Rice at 2:30pm ET to discuss several exciting announcements related to the Conference. Here are the details:
White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health Stakeholder Call
Date: Monday, August 29
Time: 2:30pm ET/1:30pm CT/12:30pm MT/11:30am PT
RSVP: https://pitc.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_A-oIAYcqSQ6SedDbLGVM0Q

HHS Tribal Consultation on Section 1557 Proposed Rule
2022-08-31 13:00 - 15:00
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on August 4, 2022. This proposed rule revises implementing regulations for Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Section 1557) related to Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities, 42 U.S.C. § 18116. The NPRM proposes robust civil rights protections on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability, and the Department invites you to participate in a Tribal Consultation to share your views and civil rights priorities.
This proposed regulation applies nondiscrimination standards to all health programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance from the Department; State and Federally Facilitated Exchanges; and all HHS health programs and activities, including the Indian Health Service. The proposed rule addresses language access for limited English proficient individuals and effective communication for individuals with disabilities, including requirements to provide notice of language assistance services and auxiliary aids and services. The proposed rule would also require covered entities to have Section 1557 policies and staff training.
HHS will hold a Virtual Tribal Consultation on the proposed rule on August 31, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., EDT. This Tribal Consultation will provide an opportunity for HHS to inform Tribes about the proposed regulatory changes to the Section 1557 implementing regulation at 45 C.F.R. Part 92. Additionally, this Tribal Consultation will also provide a forum for Tribes to collectively share their views and priorities with HHS officials about the federal requirements for nondiscrimination in health programs and activities.
HHS understands the importance of hearing from Tribes on national and regional issues, as well as Tribe-specific concerns. You can register for the Tribal Consultation on Section 1557 Rulemaking at the following link:
Register Here.
The proposed rule can be accessed by searching for RIN number 0945-AA17 at www.federalregister.gov. If you need a paper copy of the proposed rule sent to you, please contact Dylan de Kervor at the contact information provided below.
You may submit comments on this proposed regulation, identified by Docket ID number HHS-OS-2022-0012 using any of the following methods:

Federal Rulemaking Portal: www.regulations.gov. Follow the instructions for submitting comments.
Mail or hand delivery: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, Attention: 1557 NPRM (RIN 0945-AA17), Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 509F, 200 Independence Avenue SW., Washington, DC 20201.

Comments are due on or before October 3, 2022. Please note that your comments will be made public.
If you have any questions about submitting comments, please contact Dylan de Kervor at (202) 240-3110 or (800) 537-7697 (TDD), or via email at 1557@hhs.gov.
Thank you for your interest in Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities and for your continued partnership. Please contact Dylan de Kervor at (202) 240-3110 or (800) 537-7697 (TDD), or via email at 1557@hhs.gov with any questions about the NPRM and Devin Delrow, Associate Director of Tribal Affairs, at (202) 868-0013 or at consultation@hhs.gov with any questions about the Tribal Consultation.

CMS All Tribes Webinar
2022-09-01 14:00 - 15:00
Proposed Policy Changes for Medicare Payments under the 2023 Physician Fee Schedule and other Medicare Part B Issues
Thursday, September 1, 2022
2–3 p.m. Eastern Time
Registration is now open
Meeting ID: 161 479 2931
Passcode: [REDACTED]
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Tribal Affairs (DTA) and the Centers for Medicare (CM) will host an All Tribes Webinar Thursday, September 1, from 2–3 p.m. Eastern time. This webinar will provide an overview of proposed policy changes for Medicare payments under the Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule and other Medicare Part B issues.
Background: Since 1992, Medicare payments have been made under the Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for the services of physicians and other billing professionals. Physicians’ services paid under the PFS are furnished in a variety of settings, including physician offices, hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, skilled nursing facilities and other post-acute care settings, hospices, outpatient dialysis facilities, clinical laboratories, and beneficiaries’ homes. Payments are also made to several types of suppliers for technical services, most often in settings for which no institutional payment is made.
Purpose: The purpose of this All Tribes Webinar is to provide an overview of the proposed policy changes under this year’s PFS Proposed Rule.
On July 7, CMS issued a proposed rule that announces and solicits public comments on proposed policy changes for Medicare payments under the PFS, and other Medicare Part B issues, effective on or after January 1, 2023.
The calendar year (CY) 2023 PFS is one of several proposed rules that reflect a broader administration-wide strategy to create a more equitable health care system that results in better accessibility, quality, affordability, and innovation.
Comments on the CY 2023 PFS are due by September 6 and instructions for submitting comments are in the proposed rule. You can find the proposed rule online at CMS.gov
Visit CMS.gov to learn about the proposed rule and read the the PFS fact sheet. Additionally, you can find information on the shared savings program provisions on the CMS website.

September 2022 – All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call
2022-09-01 14:00 - 15:00
September 2022 – All Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders Call

Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022
Time: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Eastern)
Join ZoomGov Meeting: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/j/1610587792 | Meeting ID: 161 058 7792
Telephone: (833) 568-8864 Toll-free | Meeting ID: 161 058 7792

Find your local number: https://ihs-gov.zoomgov.com/u/ad9MXwtYax

The Indian Health Service (IHS) invites you to join us on Thursday, September 1, 2022, for our monthly call for Tribal Leaders and Urban Indian Organization Leaders to provide important IHS updates and to extend an opportunity for leaders to share input with IHS officials.
AGENDA
Co-Moderators: Dr. Rose Weahkee and Ann Church

IHS Updates

Benjamin Smith, Deputy Director, IHS

IHS COVID-19 Updates

Dr. Loretta Christensen, Chief Medical Officer, IHS

IHS Budget Updates

Jillian Curtis, Chief Financial Officer, IHS

IHS Division of Diabetes Treatment and Prevention (DDTP) Updates

Carmen Licavoli Hardin, Acting Director, DDTP, IHS

Facilitated Discussion with Tribal and UIO Leaders

Who Should Attend: Tribal and Urban Indian Organization Leaders

White House Tribal Update on the Monkeypox Response
2022-09-02 14:00
EVENT: White House Tribal Update on the Monkeypox Response
DATE: Friday, September 2nd
TIME: 3:00 PM ET
REGISTRATION: REGISTER HERE

FEMA - National Initiative to Advance Building Codes Workshop
2022-09-06 10:00 - 15:00
On June 1, the Biden-Harris Administration announced the launch of the National Initiative to Advance Building Codes to help state, local, Tribal and territorial governments adopt the latest, current building codes including specifications and standards to modernize building codes, improve climate resilience and reduce energy costs. These actions can enable communities to be more resilient to natural hazards.
They are seeking your input and feedback to help with the White House’s call to action. In March 2022, the White House requested the MitFLG Task Force to lead the effort to extend the protections of consensus-based building codes across the country.
The National Initiative to Advance Building Codes Task Force invites you to attend a workshop this initiative. The date and time is Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m.– 4 p.m Eastern. In addition to this scheduled session, the National Initiative to Advance Building Codes will also host another workshop later in September for Tribal Nations only. You are invited to participate in this session and/or in the session later in September.
The objectives of this interactive workshop include:

Introduce the National Initiative to Advance Building Codes purpose and priorities
Discuss the role of Federal Agency Partners in supporting you and your communities and capacity building and technical assistance support for implementation of this initiative
Gathering your perspectives and opinions on the National Initiative to Advance Building Codes
Review workforce development and job quality initiatives in the building trades
Gather perspectives on building codes, mitigation and resilience in general, and what support you may need as you manage and execute implementation around the initiative

In addition, this session allows participating stakeholders to share viewpoints and concerns around equity to unite around common goals for this initiative.
The Task Force wants to understand how to better serve the communities you support on building codes, mitigation and resilience concerns. Every dollar invested in building code adoption provides eleven times more in savings by reducing damage and helps communities recover more quickly from disasters.
Registration Information
You can register using this link. They will confirm your registration and participation. Additional details about the agenda, logistics and preparation documents will be emailed to you.
This is a virtual only workshop using Zoom. This is an interactive working session on the goals as outlined above. If this is an issue, please email one of the co-leads of the Task Force, John Ingargiola (john.ingargiola@fema.dhs.gov) and Cliona Roberts (cliona.roberts@fema.dhs.gov).

CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Update Call
2022-09-06 12:00
CDC will be hosting a CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Update Call on Tuesday, September 6th, from 1:00–1:45 PM ET. During this call, CDC will provide information and updates following the September 1st and 2nd Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) meetings. There will be time for questions and answers. Direct any questions to eocevent382@cdc.gov.
CONNECTION DETAILS:
You are invited to a Zoom webinar.
When: Sep 6, 2022 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: CDC COVID-19 Vaccine Partner Update Call
Zoom link
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Or One tap mobile :
US: +16692545252,,1609438158#,,,,*[REDACTED]# or +16468287666,,1609438158#,,,,*[REDACTED]#
Or Telephone:
Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 669 254 5252 or +1 646 828 7666 or +1 551 285 1373 or +1 669 216 1590
Webinar ID: 160 943 8158
Passcode: [REDACTED]
International numbers available: https://cdc.zoomgov.com/u/aeondDUtoP

FCC Virtual Workshop on the NORS and DIRS
2022-09-07 09:00 - 12:00
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) will be holding a virtual workshop on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, from 10:00 AM EDT to 1:00 PM EDT, for federal, state, territorial, Tribal agencies, and agencies of the District of Columbia that will soon be eligible to access the FCC’s Network Outage Reporting System (NORS) and Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS). The event is designed to help participating agencies learn more about the public safety benefits of accessing the network outage and disaster information, provide insight on how to best interpret the information, and to review the rules that must be followed to access NORS and DIRS service provider filings.
Representatives of Tribal utility authorities and emergency management agencies are parties who should consider registering to attend this event. The event will utilize the Microsoft Teams platform, and will also be accessible to the public, for viewing only, through Webex. A recording of the workshop will be available afterward on the PSHSB webpage.
Registration is free. To register for the workshop, please send your name, title, agency name and contact information to NORS_DIRS_Information_Sharing@fcc.gov. Registration will be accepted up to Friday afternoon.
On August 9, PSHSB released a PN on this event: PSHSB to Hold Outage Information Sharing Workshop September 7, 2022 | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov)

Virtual Veteran Suicide Prevention Symposium: Reach out, You Are Not Alone
2022-09-08 12:00 - 13:30
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA)
Outreach, Transition and Economic Development (OTED)
Welcomes you to Join the
Virtual Veteran Suicide Prevention Symposium: Reach out, You Are Not Alone
September 8, 2022, at 1:00 – 2:30pm EDT
Webex Link to Join
Join by Phone: 1-404-397-1596
Webinar Password: [REDACTED] (96763978 from phones)
Access Code: 276 177 23283
