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submit 1–2 page summaries of their
comments at the time of the meeting for
inclusion in the official meeting record.
The public may submit written
statements for the Committee’s review
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of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits
Administration, Compensation Service,
Policy Staff (211C), 810 Vermont
Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or
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Dated: July 30, 2015.
Jelessa Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015–19044 Filed 8–3–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Advisory Committee on Women
Veterans; Solicitation of Nomination
for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Women Veterans
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) is seeking nominees to be
considered for membership on the
Advisory Committee on Women
Veterans (Committee) for the 2015
membership cycle. The Committee is
authorized by 38 U.S.C. 542 (the
statute), to provide advice to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary)
on the administration of VA’s benefits
and services (health care, rehabilitation
benefits, compensation, outreach, and
other relevant programs) for women
Veterans. In accordance with the statute
and the Committee’s current charter, the
majority of the membership shall
consist of non-Federal employees
appointed by the Secretary from the
general public, serving as special
government employees. The Committee
provides a Congressionally-mandated
report to the Secretary each evennumbered year, which includes: An
assessment of the needs of women
Veterans, with respect to compensation,
health care, rehabilitation, outreach, and
other benefits and programs
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administered by VA; a review of the
programs and activities of VA designed
to meet such needs; and other
recommendations (including
recommendations for administrative
and legislative action), as the Committee
considers appropriate. The Committee
reports to the Secretary, through the
Director of the Center for Women
Veterans.
The Secretary appoints Committee
members, and determines the length of
terms in which Committee members
serve. A term of service for any member
may not exceed 3 years. The Secretary
can reappoint members for additional
terms. Each year, there are several
vacancies on the Committee, as
members’ terms expire.
Self-nominations and nominations of
non-Veterans are accepted. Any letters
of nomination from organizations or
other individuals should accompany the
package when it is submitted.
In accordance with OMB guidance,
federally registered lobbyists may not
serve on Federal advisory committees in
their individual capacity. Additional
information regarding this issue can be
found at www.federalregister.gov/
articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/
revised-guidance-on-appointment-oflobbyists-to-federal-advisorycommittees-boards-and-commissions.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Committee is currently comprised of 12
members. In accordance with the
statute, the Committee consists of
members appointed by the Secretary
from the general public, including:
Representatives of women Veterans;
individuals who are recognized
authorities in fields pertinent to the
needs of women Veterans, including the
gender specific health-care needs of
women; representatives of both female
and male Veterans with serviceconnected disabilities, including at least
one female Veteran with a serviceconnected disability and at least one
male Veteran with a service-connected
disability; and women Veterans who are
recently separated from service in the
Armed Forces.
The Committee meets at least two
times annually, which may include a
site visit to a VA field location. In
accordance with Federal Travel
Regulation, VA will cover travel
expenses—to include per diem—for all
members of the Committee, for any
travel associated with official
Committee duties. A copy of the
Committee’s most recent charter and a
list of the current membership can be
found at www.va.gov/ADVISORY/ or
www.va.gov/womenvet/.
The Department makes every effort to
ensure that the membership of its
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advisory committees is fairly balanced,
in terms of points of view represented.
In the review process, consideration is
given to nominees’ potential to address
the Committee’s demographic needs
(regional representation, race/ethnicity
representation, professional expertise,
war era service, gender, former enlisted
or officer status, branch of service, etc.).
Other considerations to promote a
balanced membership include longevity
of military service, significant
deployment experience, ability to
handle complex issues, experience
running large organizations, and ability
to contribute to the gender-specific
health care and benefits needs of
women Veterans.
Nomination Package Requirements
Nomination packages must be typed
(12 point font) and include: (1) A cover
letter from the nominee, and (2) a
current resume that is no more than four
pages in length. The cover letter must
summarize: The nominees’ interest in
serving on the committee and
contributions she/he can make to the
work of the committee; any relevant
Veterans service activities she/he is
currently engaged in; the military
branch affiliation and timeframe of
military service (if applicable). To
promote a balanced membership, please
provide information about your
personal and professional qualifications
and background that would give you a
diverse perspective on women Veterans
matters. Finally, please include in the
cover letter the nominee’s complete
contact information (name, address,
email address, and phone number); and
a statement confirming that she/he is
not a Federally-registered lobbyist. The
resume should show professional work
experience, and Veterans service
involvement, especially service that
involves women Veterans’ issues.
Nominations for membership on the
Committee must be received by August
31, 2015, no later than 4:00 p.m.,
Eastern Standard Time. Packages
received after this time will not be
considered for the current membership
cycle. All nomination packages should
be sent to the Advisory Committee
Management Office by email
(recommended) or mail. Please see
contact information below.
Advisory Committee Management
Office (00AC), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC, 20420,
VA.Advisory.Cmte@va.gov.
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Dated: July 30, 2015.
Jelessa Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015–19045 Filed 8–3–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
[OMB Control No. 2900–0319]
Proposed Information Collection
(Fiduciary Agreement) Activity:
Comment Request
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), Department of
Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
revision with extension of a currently
approved collection, and allow 60 days
for public comment in response to the
notice. This notice solicits comments on
information provided by VA federal
fiduciaries management of beneficiary
funds.
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Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before October 5, 2015.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M33), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW., Washington, DC 20420 or email to
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0319’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through the FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Nancy J. Kessinger at (202) 632–8924 or
FAX (202) 632–8925.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13; 44 U.S.C.
3501–21), Federal agencies must obtain
approval from the Office of Management
and Budget (OMB) for each collection of
information they conduct or sponsor.
This request for comment is being made
pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the
PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VBA invites
comments on: (1) Whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
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information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Title: Fiduciary Agreement (VA Form
21P–4703).
OMB Control Number: 2900–0319.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA maintains supervision of
the distribution and use of VA benefits
paid to fiduciaries on behalf of VA
claimants who are incompetent, a
minor, or under legal disability. This
form is used as a legal contract between
VA and a federal fiduciary. It outlines
the responsibilities of the fiduciary with
respect to the uses of VA funds.
Affected Public: Individuals or
households.
Estimated Annual Burden: 3,917.
Estimated Average Burden per
Respondent: 5 minutes.
Frequency of Response: One time.
Estimated Number of Respondents:
47,000.
By direction of the Secretary.
Kathleen M. Manwell,
Program Analyst, VA Privacy Service, Office
of Privacy and Records Management,
Department of Veterans Affairs.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Advisory Committee on Women Veterans; Solicitation of Nomination
for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominees to
be considered for membership on the Advisory Committee on Women
Veterans (Committee) for the 2015 membership cycle. The Committee is
authorized by 38 U.S.C. 542 (the statute), to provide advice to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) on the administration of VA's
benefits and services (health care, rehabilitation benefits,
compensation, outreach, and other relevant programs) for women
Veterans. In accordance with the statute and the Committee's current
charter, the majority of the membership shall consist of non-Federal
employees appointed by the Secretary from the general public, serving
as special government employees. The Committee provides a
Congressionally-mandated report to the Secretary each even-numbered
year, which includes: An assessment of the needs of women Veterans,
with respect to compensation, health care, rehabilitation, outreach,
and other benefits and programs administered by VA; a review of the
programs and activities of VA designed to meet such needs; and other
recommendations (including recommendations for administrative and
legislative action), as the Committee considers appropriate. The
Committee reports to the Secretary, through the Director of the Center
for Women Veterans.
The Secretary appoints Committee members, and determines the length
of terms in which Committee members serve. A term of service for any
member may not exceed 3 years. The Secretary can reappoint members for
additional terms. Each year, there are several vacancies on the
Committee, as members' terms expire.
Self-nominations and nominations of non-Veterans are accepted. Any
letters of nomination from organizations or other individuals should
accompany the package when it is submitted.
In accordance with OMB guidance, federally registered lobbyists may
not serve on Federal advisory committees in their individual capacity.
Additional information regarding this issue can be found at
www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/revised-guidance-on-appointment-of-lobbyists-to-federal-advisory-committees-boards-and-commissions.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee is currently comprised of 12
members. In accordance with the statute, the Committee consists of
members appointed by the Secretary from the general public, including:
Representatives of women Veterans; individuals who are recognized
authorities in fields pertinent to the needs of women Veterans,
including the gender specific health-care needs of women;
representatives of both female and male Veterans with service-connected
disabilities, including at least one female Veteran with a service-
connected disability and at least one male Veteran with a service-
connected disability; and women Veterans who are recently separated
from service in the Armed Forces.
The Committee meets at least two times annually, which may include
a site visit to a VA field location. In accordance with Federal Travel
Regulation, VA will cover travel expenses--to include per diem--for all
members of the Committee, for any travel associated with official
Committee duties. A copy of the Committee's most recent charter and a
list of the current membership can be found at www.va.gov/ADVISORY/ or
www.va.gov/womenvet/.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
its advisory committees is fairly balanced, in terms of points of view
represented. In the review process, consideration is given to nominees'
potential to address the Committee's demographic needs (regional
representation, race/ethnicity representation, professional expertise,
war era service, gender, former enlisted or officer status, branch of
service, etc.). Other considerations to promote a balanced membership
include longevity of military service, significant deployment
experience, ability to handle complex issues, experience running large
organizations, and ability to contribute to the gender-specific health
care and benefits needs of women Veterans.
Nomination Package Requirements
Nomination packages must be typed (12 point font) and include: (1)
A cover letter from the nominee, and (2) a current resume that is no
more than four pages in length. The cover letter must summarize: The
nominees' interest in serving on the committee and contributions she/he
can make to the work of the committee; any relevant Veterans service
activities she/he is currently engaged in; the military branch
affiliation and timeframe of military service (if applicable). To
promote a balanced membership, please provide information about your
personal and professional qualifications and background that would give
you a diverse perspective on women Veterans matters. Finally, please
include in the cover letter the nominee's complete contact information
(name, address, email address, and phone number); and a statement
confirming that she/he is not a Federally-registered lobbyist. The
resume should show professional work experience, and Veterans service
involvement, especially service that involves women Veterans' issues.
Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by
August 31, 2015, no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.
Packages received after this time will not be considered for the
current membership cycle. All nomination packages should be sent to the
Advisory Committee Management Office by email (recommended) or mail.
Please see contact information below.
Advisory Committee Management Office (00AC), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 20420,
VA.Advisory.Cmte@va.gov.
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Dated: July 30, 2015.
Jelessa Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-19045 Filed 8-3-15; 8:45 am]
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