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Number of
respondents
(an average of the
total number of
respondents that
reported over the
past three years)
Estimated annual burden
Estimated total annual burden
8,148 hours (488,880 minutes) (time
for all respondents to record and
categorize each complaint [15
minutes] multiplied by the average total number of complaints
received over the past three
years [32,591] for all respondents).
30 minutes a year (per each respondent).
8,148 hours (488,880 minutes) (time
for all respondents to record and
categorize each complaint [15
minutes] multiplied by the average total number of complaints
received over the past three
years [32,591] for all respondents).
88.5 hours (5,310 minutes) (estimated annual burden for all respondents [30 minutes] multiplied
by the total number of respondents).
2,716 hours (162,955 minutes) (the
estimated time it will take for all
respondents to retain or save the
correspondences and records of
action taken on disability-related
complaints [5 minutes] multiplied
by the average total number of
complaints received over the past
three years [32,591] for all respondents).
Record and Categorize
Complaints Received.
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0–6,444 Complaints (a range of the
lowest number of complaints and
an average of the highest number
of complaints received over the
past three years).
Prepare and Submit Annual
Report.
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1 report to DOT/year (for each respondent).
Retain Correspondences
and Record of Action
Taken.
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0–6,444 Complaints/year (A range
of the lowest number of complaints and an average of the
highest number of complaints received over the past three years
for each respondent).
Comments are invited on: (a) Whether
the collection of information is
necessary for the proper performance of
the functions of the Department,
including whether the information will
have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of
the Department’s estimate of the burden
of the proposed information collection;
(c) ways to enhance the quality, utility
and clarity of the information to be
collected; and (d) ways to minimize the
burden of the collection of information
on respondents, including the use of
automated collection techniques or
other forms of information technology.
All comments will also become a matter
of public record.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
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Notice.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), Office of Construction and
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Facilities Management, is seeking
nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment to the
Advisory Committee on Structural
Safety of Department Facilities (‘‘the
Committee’’).
Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received no later
than 5:00 p.m. EST on March 25, 2019.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be
submitted to Mr. Juan Archilla by email
at juan.archilla@va.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Juan Archilla, Office of Construction
and Facilities Management (CFM),
Department of Veterans Affairs, via
email at juan.archilla@va.gov, or via
telephone at (202) 632–5967. A copy of
the Committee charter and list of the
current membership can be obtained by
contacting Mr. Archilla or by accessing
the website: https://www.va.gov/
ADVISORY/Advisory_Committee_on_
Structural_Safety_of_Department_of_
Veterans_Affairs_facilities_
Statutory.asp.
DATES:
In
carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include:
(1) Providing advice to the Secretary
of VA on all matters of structural safety
in the construction and altering of
medical facilities and recommending
standards for use by VA in the
construction and alteration of facilities.
(2) Reviewing of appropriate State and
local laws, ordinances, building codes,
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Solicitation of Nominations for
Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Structural Safety of
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Facilities
ACTION:
0–537 hours (0–to 32,220 minutes)
(the estimated time it will take for
each respondent to retain or save
the correspondences and records
of action taken on disability-related complaints [5 minutes] multiplied by the lowest number of
complaints and the average highest number of complaints received per respondent over the
past three years [0–6,444]).
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climatic and seismic conditions,
relevant existing information, and
current research.
(3) Recommending changes to the
current VA standards for structural
safety, on a state or regional basis.
(4) Recommending the engagement of
the services of other experts or
consultants to assist in preparing reports
on present knowledge in specific
technical areas.
(5) Reviewing of questions regarding
the application of codes and standards
and making recommendations regarding
new and existing facilities when
requested to do so by VA.
Authority: The Committee was
established in accordance with 38
U.S.C. 8105, to provide advice to the
Secretary on all matters of structural
safety in the construction and altering of
medical facilities and recommends
standards for use by VA in the
construction and alteration of facilities.
Nominations of qualified candidates are
being sought to fill current and
upcoming vacancies on the Committee.
Membership Criteria and Professional
Qualifications: CFM is requesting
nominations for current and upcoming
vacancies on the Committee. The
Committee is composed of five
members, in addition to ex-officio
members. The Committee is required to
include at least one architect and one
structural engineer who are experts in
structural resistance to fire, earthquake,
and other natural disasters and who are
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not employees of the Federal
Government. To satisfy this requirement
and ensure the Committee has the
expertise to fulfill its statutory
objectives, VA seeks nominees from the
following professions at this time:
(1) GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER:
Candidate must be an expert in
earthquake geotechnical engineering
and foundation engineering, with
experience in the topics of liquefaction,
earthquake ground motions, soilstructure interaction, and soil
improvement. A practicing, licensed
Professional Engineer with a focus on
geotechnical engineering is required;
and
(2) FIRE SAFETY ENGINEER:
Candidate must be an expert in fire
protection engineering and building
codes and standards, in particular
related to the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA). A practicing,
licensed Professional Engineer with
expert knowledge in fire protection
systems and experience with life safety
requirements is required. Prior
experience serving on nationally
recognized professional and technical
committees is also desired.
Requirements for Nomination
Submission
Nominations should be type written
(one nomination per nominator).
Nomination package should include: (1)
A letter of nomination that clearly states
the name and affiliation of the nominee,
the basis for the nomination (i.e. specific
attributes which qualify the nominee for
service in this capacity), and a statement
from the nominee indicating a
willingness to serve as a member of the
Committee; (2) the nominee’s contact
information, including name, mailing
address, telephone numbers, and email
address; (3) the nominee’s curriculum
vitae, and (4) a summary of the
nominee’s experience and qualification
relative to the professional
qualifications criteria listed above.
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Membership Terms
Individuals selected for appointment
to the Committee shall be invited to
serve a two-year term. At the Secretary’s
discretion, members may be
reappointed to serve an additional term.
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All members will receive travel
expenses and a per diem allowance in
accordance with the Federal Travel
Regulation for any travel made in
connection with their duties as
members of the Committee.
The Department makes every effort to
ensure that the membership of its
Federal advisory committees is fairly
balanced in terms of points of view
represented and the committee’s
function. Every effort is made to ensure
that a broad representation of
geographic areas, gender, racial and
ethnic minority groups, and the
disabled are given consideration for
membership. Appointment to this
Committee shall be made without
discrimination because of a person’s
race, color, religion, sex (including
gender identity, transgender status,
sexual orientation, and pregnancy),
national origin, age, disability, or
genetic information. Nominations must
state that the nominee is willing to serve
as a member of the Committee and
appears to have no conflict of interest
that would preclude membership. An
ethics review is conducted for each
selected nominee.
Dated: March 6, 2019.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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Veterans’ Advisory Committee on
Rehabilitation; Notice of Meeting,
Amended
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, that a meeting
of the Veterans’ Advisory Committee on
Rehabilitation (VACOR) will be held on
Monday thru Wednesday, March 25–27,
2019, at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare
System located at 10000 Bay Pines
Blvd., Bay Pines, FL 33744 in the
Auditorium of Building 20. The meeting
will begin at 8:30 a.m. EST and adjourn
at 4:30 p.m. EST on Monday and
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Tuesday. The meeting will begin at 8:30
a.m. EST and adjourn at 12:00 p.m. EST
on Wednesday. The meeting is open to
the public.
The purpose of the Committee is to
provide advice to the Secretary on the
rehabilitation needs of Veterans with
disabilities and on the administration of
VA’s rehabilitation programs.
On March 25–26, 2019, Committee
members will be provided with updated
briefings on various VA programs
designed to enhance the rehabilitative
potential of disabled Veterans. On
March 26, 2019, the Committee will
begin consideration of potential
recommendations to be included in the
Committee’s next annual report. On
March 27, 2019, the Committee will go
on a tour of the St. Petersburg Regional
Office and continue consideration of
potential recommendations to be
included in the Committee’s next
annual report.
Although no time will be allocated for
receiving oral presentations from the
public, members of the public may
submit written statements for review by
the Committee to Latrese Arnold,
Designated Federal Officer, Veterans
Benefits Administration (28), 810
Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC
20420, or via email at Latrese.Arnold@
va.gov. In the communication, writers
must identify themselves and state the
organization, association or person(s)
they represent. Because the meeting is
being held in a government building, a
photo I.D. must be presented as part of
the clearance process. Due to an
increase in security protocols, and in
order to prevent delays in clearance
processing, you should allow an
additional 30 minutes before the
meeting begins. Any member of the
public who wishes to attend the meeting
should RSVP to Latrese Arnold at (202)
461–9773 no later than close of
business, March 18, 2019, at the phone
number or email address noted above.
Dated: March 6, 2019.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Structural Safety of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
Facilities
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of
Construction and Facilities Management, is seeking nominations of
qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Structural Safety of Department Facilities (``the
Committee'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on March 25, 2019.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be submitted to Mr. Juan Archilla by
email at juan.archilla@va.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Juan Archilla, Office of
Construction and Facilities Management (CFM), Department of Veterans
Affairs, via email at juan.archilla@va.gov, or via telephone at (202)
632-5967. A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current
membership can be obtained by contacting Mr. Archilla or by accessing
the website: https://www.va.gov/ADVISORY/Advisory_Committee_on_Structural_Safety_of_Department_of_Veterans_Affairs_facilities_Statutory.asp.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include:
(1) Providing advice to the Secretary of VA on all matters of
structural safety in the construction and altering of medical
facilities and recommending standards for use by VA in the construction
and alteration of facilities.
(2) Reviewing of appropriate State and local laws, ordinances,
building codes, climatic and seismic conditions, relevant existing
information, and current research.
(3) Recommending changes to the current VA standards for structural
safety, on a state or regional basis.
(4) Recommending the engagement of the services of other experts or
consultants to assist in preparing reports on present knowledge in
specific technical areas.
(5) Reviewing of questions regarding the application of codes and
standards and making recommendations regarding new and existing
facilities when requested to do so by VA.
Authority: The Committee was established in accordance with 38
U.S.C. 8105, to provide advice to the Secretary on all matters of
structural safety in the construction and altering of medical
facilities and recommends standards for use by VA in the construction
and alteration of facilities. Nominations of qualified candidates are
being sought to fill current and upcoming vacancies on the Committee.
Membership Criteria and Professional Qualifications: CFM is
requesting nominations for current and upcoming vacancies on the
Committee. The Committee is composed of five members, in addition to
ex-officio members. The Committee is required to include at least one
architect and one structural engineer who are experts in structural
resistance to fire, earthquake, and other natural disasters and who are
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not employees of the Federal Government. To satisfy this requirement
and ensure the Committee has the expertise to fulfill its statutory
objectives, VA seeks nominees from the following professions at this
time:
(1) GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER: Candidate must be an expert in
earthquake geotechnical engineering and foundation engineering, with
experience in the topics of liquefaction, earthquake ground motions,
soil-structure interaction, and soil improvement. A practicing,
licensed Professional Engineer with a focus on geotechnical engineering
is required; and
(2) FIRE SAFETY ENGINEER: Candidate must be an expert in fire
protection engineering and building codes and standards, in particular
related to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). A
practicing, licensed Professional Engineer with expert knowledge in
fire protection systems and experience with life safety requirements is
required. Prior experience serving on nationally recognized
professional and technical committees is also desired.
Requirements for Nomination Submission
Nominations should be type written (one nomination per nominator).
Nomination package should include: (1) A letter of nomination that
clearly states the name and affiliation of the nominee, the basis for
the nomination (i.e. specific attributes which qualify the nominee for
service in this capacity), and a statement from the nominee indicating
a willingness to serve as a member of the Committee; (2) the nominee's
contact information, including name, mailing address, telephone
numbers, and email address; (3) the nominee's curriculum vitae, and (4)
a summary of the nominee's experience and qualification relative to the
professional qualifications criteria listed above.
Membership Terms
Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall be
invited to serve a two-year term. At the Secretary's discretion,
members may be reappointed to serve an additional term. All members
will receive travel expenses and a per diem allowance in accordance
with the Federal Travel Regulation for any travel made in connection
with their duties as members of the Committee.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
its Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points
of view represented and the committee's function. Every effort is made
to ensure that a broad representation of geographic areas, gender,
racial and ethnic minority groups, and the disabled are given
consideration for membership. Appointment to this Committee shall be
made without discrimination because of a person's race, color,
religion, sex (including gender identity, transgender status, sexual
orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or
genetic information. Nominations must state that the nominee is willing
to serve as a member of the Committee and appears to have no conflict
of interest that would preclude membership. An ethics review is
conducted for each selected nominee.
Dated: March 6, 2019.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-04305 Filed 3-8-19; 8:45 am]
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