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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for
Appointment to the National Research
Advisory Council
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of
qualified candidates to be considered
for appointment as a member of the
National Research Advisory Council for
the 2020 membership cycle.
DATES: Nominations for membership on
the Council must be received no later
than 4:00 p.m. EST on September 15,
2019.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages
should be sent to the Veterans Health
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW
(10X2), Washington, DC 20420, faxed to
(202) 495–6156, or emailed
(recommended) to Avery.Rock@va.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs.
Avery Rock and/or Rashelle Robinson,
Veterans Health Administration,
Department of Veterans Affairs, 810
Vermont Avenue NW (10X2),
Washington, DC 20420, Telephone (202)
461–9760. A copy of the Council’s
charter and list of the current
memberships can be obtained by
contacting Mrs. Rock or Ms. Robinson or
by accessing the website: https://
www.va.gov/ADVISORY/NRAC.asp.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
carrying out the duties set forth, the
Council’s responsibility includes, but
are not limited to:
(1) Providing advice to the Secretary
of Veterans Affairs and the Under
Secretary for Health (USH) and makes
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recommendations on the nature and
scope of research and development
sponsored and/or conducted by the
Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
(2) Providing rapid response to
changing health care needs, while
maintaining the stability of the research
infrastructure.
Authority: The Council is authorized
by 5 U.S.C., App. 2, to provide advice
to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
(Secretary) and the Under Secretary for
Health (USH) and makes
recommendations on the nature and
scope of research and development
sponsored and/or conducted by the
Veterans Health Administration (VHA)
to include: (1) The policies and projects
of the Office of Research and
Development (ORD); (2) the focus of
research on the high priority health care
needs of Veterans; (3) the balance of
basic, applied, and outcomes research;
(4) the scientific merit review process;
(5) the appropriate mechanisms by
which ORD can leverage its resources to
enhance the research financial base; (6)
the rapid response to changing health
care needs, while maintaining the
stability of the research infrastructure;
and (7) the protection of human subjects
of research.
Membership Criteria: The Council is
currently composed of 12 members. By
statute, the Council consists of members
appointed by the Secretary from the
general public, including individuals
who have demonstrated civic or
professional achievement; and have
experience with the provision of
Veterans benefits and services by VA.
The membership will include: (1)
Individuals from a wide variety of
geographic areas and ethnic
backgrounds; (2) individuals from
Veterans service organizations; (3)
individuals with combat experience;
and (4) women. In addition to the above
criteria, VA seeks knowledgeable VAand non-VA experts, with special
qualifications and competence to deal
effectively with research and
development issues. Appropriate
categories of primary expertise that may
be represented include: (1) Basic
biomedical research; (2) rehabilitation
research and development; (3) health
services research and development; (4)
clinical research; (5) geriatric care; (6)
primary care; (7) special Veterans
population health issues; (8)
occupational and environmental health
research; (9) mental health and
behavioral research; and (10) surgery.
Self-nominations are acceptable. Any
letters of nomination from organizations
or other individuals should accompany
the package when it is submitted. Non-
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Veterans are also eligible for
nomination.
The Secretary will appoint members
for overlapping 2-year terms of service
and may reappoint members for one
additional term. The Secretary will
appoint the Chair for a term of not more
than 3 years and may reappoint the
Chair for one additional term. Several
members may be regular government
employees, but the majority of the
Council’s membership will be special
government employees.
The Council meets at least four 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 Council,
for any travel associated with official
Council duties.
In accordance with recently revised
guidance regarding the ban on lobbyists
serving as members of advisory boards
and commissions, Federally-registered
lobbyists are prohibited from serving on
Federal advisory Councils in an
individual capacity. Additional
information regarding this issue can be
found at www.federalregister.gov/
articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/
revised-guidance-onappointment-oflobbyists-to-federal-advisory-Councilsboards-and-commissions.
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 Council’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 and research experience,
ability to handle complex issues,
experience running large organizations,
special qualifications and competence
to deal effectively with research and
development issues in the VA and
ability to contribute to the Office of
Research and Development’s mission to
advance the healthcare of Veterans and
ensure that research professionalism
and protection of Veterans’ rights are
top priorities.
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.
Requirements for Nomination
Submission: Nomination packages must
be typed (12-point font) and include: (1)
A cover letter from the nominee, and (2)
a current curriculum vitae. The cover
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letter must summarize: The nominees’
interest in serving on the Council and
contributions she/he can make to the
work of the Council; any relevant
Veterans service activities she/he is
currently engaged in; the military
branch affiliation and timeframe of
military service (if applicable). To
promote inclusion and demographic
balance of membership, please include
as much information related to your
race, national origin, disability status, or
any other factors that may give you a
diverse perspective on National
Research Advisory Council 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, publications, academic
affiliations and Veterans service
involvement; especially service that
involves National Research Advisory
Council’s issues.
Dated: July 25, 2019.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the National
Research Advisory Council
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of
the National Research Advisory Council for the 2020 membership cycle.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Council must be received no
later than 4:00 p.m. EST on September 15, 2019.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be sent to the Veterans
Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue NW (10X2), Washington, DC 20420, faxed to (202) 495-6156, or
emailed (recommended) to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Avery Rock and/or Rashelle
Robinson, Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW (10X2), Washington, DC 20420, Telephone
(202) 461-9760. A copy of the Council's charter and list of the current
memberships can be obtained by contacting Mrs. Rock or Ms. Robinson or
by accessing the website: https://www.va.gov/ADVISORY/NRAC.asp.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Council's responsibility includes, but are not limited to:
(1) Providing advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs and the
Under Secretary for Health (USH) and makes recommendations on the
nature and scope of research and development sponsored and/or conducted
by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA).
(2) Providing rapid response to changing health care needs, while
maintaining the stability of the research infrastructure.
Authority: The Council is authorized by 5 U.S.C., App. 2, to
provide advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) and the
Under Secretary for Health (USH) and makes recommendations on the
nature and scope of research and development sponsored and/or conducted
by the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to include: (1) The
policies and projects of the Office of Research and Development (ORD);
(2) the focus of research on the high priority health care needs of
Veterans; (3) the balance of basic, applied, and outcomes research; (4)
the scientific merit review process; (5) the appropriate mechanisms by
which ORD can leverage its resources to enhance the research financial
base; (6) the rapid response to changing health care needs, while
maintaining the stability of the research infrastructure; and (7) the
protection of human subjects of research.
Membership Criteria: The Council is currently composed of 12
members. By statute, the Council consists of members appointed by the
Secretary from the general public, including individuals who have
demonstrated civic or professional achievement; and have experience
with the provision of Veterans benefits and services by VA.
The membership will include: (1) Individuals from a wide variety of
geographic areas and ethnic backgrounds; (2) individuals from Veterans
service organizations; (3) individuals with combat experience; and (4)
women. In addition to the above criteria, VA seeks knowledgeable VA-
and non-VA experts, with special qualifications and competence to deal
effectively with research and development issues. Appropriate
categories of primary expertise that may be represented include: (1)
Basic biomedical research; (2) rehabilitation research and development;
(3) health services research and development; (4) clinical research;
(5) geriatric care; (6) primary care; (7) special Veterans population
health issues; (8) occupational and environmental health research; (9)
mental health and behavioral research; and (10) surgery.
Self-nominations are acceptable. Any letters of nomination from
organizations or other individuals should accompany the package when it
is submitted. Non-
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Veterans are also eligible for nomination.
The Secretary will appoint members for overlapping 2-year terms of
service and may reappoint members for one additional term. The
Secretary will appoint the Chair for a term of not more than 3 years
and may reappoint the Chair for one additional term. Several members
may be regular government employees, but the majority of the Council's
membership will be special government employees.
The Council meets at least four 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 Council, for any travel associated with official Council
duties.
In accordance with recently revised guidance regarding the ban on
lobbyists serving as members of advisory boards and commissions,
Federally-registered lobbyists are prohibited from serving on Federal
advisory Councils in an individual capacity. Additional information
regarding this issue can be found at www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/revised-guidance-onappointment-of-lobbyists-to-federal-advisory-Councils-boards-and-commissions.
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 Council'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 and
research experience, ability to handle complex issues, experience
running large organizations, special qualifications and competence to
deal effectively with research and development issues in the VA and
ability to contribute to the Office of Research and Development's
mission to advance the healthcare of Veterans and ensure that research
professionalism and protection of Veterans' rights are top priorities.
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.
Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nomination packages must be
typed (12-point font) and include: (1) A cover letter from the nominee,
and (2) a current curriculum vitae. The cover letter must summarize:
The nominees' interest in serving on the Council and contributions she/
he can make to the work of the Council; any relevant Veterans service
activities she/he is currently engaged in; the military branch
affiliation and timeframe of military service (if applicable). To
promote inclusion and demographic balance of membership, please include
as much information related to your race, national origin, disability
status, or any other factors that may give you a diverse perspective on
National Research Advisory Council 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, publications, academic affiliations
and Veterans service involvement; especially service that involves
National Research Advisory Council's issues.
Dated: July 25, 2019.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2019-16209 Filed 7-30-19; 8:45 am]
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