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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for
Appointment to the Veterans’ Advisory
Committee on Rehabilitation
Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), is seeking
nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as
members of the Veterans’ Advisory
Committee on Rehabilitation
(hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the
Committee’’).
DATES: Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received by
April 30, 2020, no later than 4:00 p.m.,
eastern standard time. Packages
received after this time will not be
considered for the current membership
cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages
should be sent to the Veterans Benefits
Administration (28), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 1800 G. Street NW,
Washington, DC 20006, or emailed
(recommended) to Latrese.Arnold@
va.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but
are not limited to, submit to the
Secretary an annual report on the
rehabilitation programs and activities of
the VA.
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VBA is requesting nominations for
upcoming vacancies on the Committee.
Members of the Committee are
appointed by the Secretary from the
general public, including but not
limited to:
(1) Veterans with service-connected
disabilities;
(2) Persons who have distinguished
themselves in the public and private
sectors in the fields of rehabilitation
medicine, vocational guidance,
vocational rehabilitation, and
employment and training programs
(3) Ex officio members of the
Committee shall include one
representative from the Veterans Health
Administration and one from the
Veterans Benefits Administration; one
representative each from the
Rehabilitation Services Administration
of the Department of Education, and the
National Institute for Handicapped
Research of the Department of
Education; and one representative of the
Assistant Secretary for Veterans’
Employment and Training of the
Department of Labor.
Authority: The Committee was
established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3121,
to advise the Secretary of VA with
respect to the administration of
Veterans’ rehabilitation programs.
Nominations of qualified candidates are
being sought to fill upcoming vacancies
on the Committee.
To the extent possible, the Secretary
seeks members who have diverse
professional and personal qualifications.
We ask that nominations include
information of this type so that VA can
ensure a balanced Committee
membership.
Individuals appointed to the
Committee by the Secretary shall be
invited to serve a three-year term. The
Secretary may reappoint a member for
an additional term of service. In
accordance with Federal Travel
Regulation, Committee members will
receive travel expenses and a per diem
allowance for any travel made in
association with duties as members of
the Committee and within federal travel
guidelines. Self-nominations are
acceptable. Any letters of nomination
from organizations or other individuals
should accompany the package when it
is submitted. Non-Veterans are also
eligible for nomination.
Requirements for Nomination
Submission
Nominations should be typed (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
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attributes which qualify the nominee for
service in this capacity), and a statement
from the nominee indicating that he/she
is a U.S. citizen and is 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; (4)
a summary of the nominee’s experience
and qualifications relative to the
membership considerations described
above; and (5) a statement confirming
that he/she is not a federally-registered
lobbyist.
The Department makes every effort to
ensure that the membership of VA
Federal advisory committees is balanced
in terms of points of view represented
and the committee’s function.
Appointments to this Committee shall
be made without discrimination based
on a person’s race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, or
genetic information. Nominations must
state that the nominee appears to have
no conflict of interest that would
preclude membership. An ethics review
is conducted for each selected nominee.
Dated: March 11, 2020.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020–05325 Filed 3–13–20; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Veterans'
Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as members of the Veterans' Advisory
Committee on Rehabilitation (hereinafter referred to as ``the
Committee'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by
April 30, 2020, no later than 4:00 p.m., eastern standard time.
Packages received after this time will not be considered for the
current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be sent to the Veterans
Benefits Administration (28), Department of Veterans Affairs, 1800 G.
Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, or emailed (recommended) to
[email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to, submit to
the Secretary an annual report on the rehabilitation programs and
activities of the VA.
VBA is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the
Committee. Members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary from
the general public, including but not limited to:
(1) Veterans with service-connected disabilities;
(2) Persons who have distinguished themselves in the public and
private sectors in the fields of rehabilitation medicine, vocational
guidance, vocational rehabilitation, and employment and training
programs
(3) Ex officio members of the Committee shall include one
representative from the Veterans Health Administration and one from the
Veterans Benefits Administration; one representative each from the
Rehabilitation Services Administration of the Department of Education,
and the National Institute for Handicapped Research of the Department
of Education; and one representative of the Assistant Secretary for
Veterans' Employment and Training of the Department of Labor.
Authority: The Committee was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C.
3121, to advise the Secretary of VA with respect to the administration
of Veterans' rehabilitation programs. Nominations of qualified
candidates are being sought to fill upcoming vacancies on the
Committee.
To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have
diverse professional and personal qualifications. We ask that
nominations include information of this type so that VA can ensure a
balanced Committee membership.
Individuals appointed to the Committee by the Secretary shall be
invited to serve a three-year term. The Secretary may reappoint a
member for an additional term of service. In accordance with Federal
Travel Regulation, Committee members will receive travel expenses and a
per diem allowance for any travel made in association with duties as
members of the Committee and within federal travel guidelines. Self-
nominations are acceptable. Any letters of nomination from
organizations or other individuals should accompany the package when it
is submitted. Non-Veterans are also eligible for nomination.
Requirements for Nomination Submission
Nominations should be typed (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
that he/she is a U.S. citizen and is 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; (4) a summary of the nominee's experience
and qualifications relative to the membership considerations described
above; and (5) a statement confirming that he/she is not a federally-
registered lobbyist.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
VA Federal advisory committees is balanced in terms of points of view
represented and the committee's function. Appointments to this
Committee shall be made without discrimination based on a person's
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations
must state that the nominee appears to have no conflict of interest
that would preclude membership. An ethics review is conducted for each
selected nominee.
Dated: March 11, 2020.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-05325 Filed 3-13-20; 8:45 am]
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