Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation, 61110-61111 [2020-21413]

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[FR Doc. 2020–21441 Filed 9–28–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4810–02–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Veterans’ Rural Health Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the Veterans’ Rural Health Advisory Committee will hold a virtual meeting Monday, October 5, 2020, through Wednesday, October 7, 2020. The meeting will be accessible through the zoom link https://zoom.us/j/ 93537309124 and phone number is 1– 646–558–8656, Participant Code # 93537309124. The meeting will begin and end each day as follows: Date Time October 5, 2020 October 6, 2020 October 7, 2020 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The meeting sessions are open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of VA on rural health care issues affecting Veterans. The Committee examines programs and policies that impact the delivery of VA rural health care to Veterans and discusses ways to improve and enhance VA access to rural health care services for Veterans. The agenda will include updates from Department leadership; the Executive PO 00000 Frm 00156 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Director, VA Office of Rural Health; and the Committee Chair; as well as presentations by subject matter experts on general rural health care access. Public comments will be received at 2:00 p.m. on October 7, 2020. Interested parties should contact Ms. Judy Bowie, by email at VRHAC@va.gov, or by mail at 810 Vermont Avenue NW (10P1R), Washington, DC 20420. Individuals wishing to speak are invited to submit a 1–2-page summary of their comment for inclusion in the official meeting record. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Ms. Bowie at the phone number or email address noted above. Dated: September 23, 2020. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Office. [FR Doc. 2020–21397 Filed 9–28–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation ACTION: Notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Advisory Committee on Disability Compensation (the Committee), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee for the 2020—2021 membership cycle. DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by October 16, 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 emailed to the Designated Federal Officer (DFO), Sian Roussel at sian.roussel@va.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the Committee responsibilities include: (1) Advising the Secretary and Congress on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. (2) Providing a biennial report to Congress assessing the needs of Veterans with respect to disability compensation and outlining recommendations, concerns, and observations on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 189 / Tuesday, September 29, 2020 / Notices jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES (3) Meeting with VA officials, Veterans Service Organizations, and other stakeholders to assess the Department’s efforts on the maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities. Management and support services for the Committee are provided by VBA. Authority: The Committee is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 546 and operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. Membership Criteria: VBA is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the Committee. The Committee is currently composed of 13 members. As required by statute, the members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary from the general public, including: (1) Individuals with experience with the provision of disability compensation by VA; (2) Individuals who are leading medical and scientific experts in relevant fields. In accordance with § 546, the Secretary determines the number, terms of service, and pay and allowances of members of the Committee, except that a term of service of any such member may not exceed four years. The Secretary may reappoint any member for additional terms of service. VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:14 Sep 28, 2020 Jkt 250001 Professional Qualifications: In addition to the criteria above, VA seeks: (1) Diversity in professional and personal qualifications; (2) Experience in military service and military deployments (please identify branch of service and rank); (3) Current work with Veterans; (4) Disability compensation subject matter expertise; (5) Experience working in large and complex organizations. Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be typewritten (one nomination per nominator). Requirements for Nomination Submission: The 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 that 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 qualifications relative to the membership criteria and professional qualifications listed above. PO 00000 Frm 00157 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 61111 Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall be invited to serve a two-year term. Committee members will receive a stipend for attending Committee meetings, including per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses incurred. 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. Every effort is made to ensure that a broad representation of geographic areas, gender, and racial and ethnic minority groups, and that 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. Dated: September 23, 2020. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–21413 Filed 9–28–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\29SEN1.SGM 29SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 189 (Tuesday, September 29, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 61110-61111]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-21413]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Advisory 
Committee on Disability Compensation

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Advisory Committee on 
Disability Compensation (the Committee), is seeking nominations of 
qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of 
the Advisory Committee for the 2020--2021 membership cycle.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by 
October 16, 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 emailed to the Designated 
Federal Officer (DFO), Sian Roussel at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the 
Committee responsibilities include:
    (1) Advising the Secretary and Congress on the maintenance and 
periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.
    (2) Providing a biennial report to Congress assessing the needs of 
Veterans with respect to disability compensation and outlining 
recommendations, concerns, and observations on the maintenance and 
periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating Disabilities.

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    (3) Meeting with VA officials, Veterans Service Organizations, and 
other stakeholders to assess the Department's efforts on the 
maintenance and periodic readjustment of the VA Schedule for Rating 
Disabilities.
    Management and support services for the Committee are provided by 
VBA.
    Authority: The Committee is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 546 and 
operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as 
amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2.
    Membership Criteria: VBA is requesting nominations for upcoming 
vacancies on the Committee. The Committee is currently composed of 13 
members. As required by statute, the members of the Committee are 
appointed by the Secretary from the general public, including:
    (1) Individuals with experience with the provision of disability 
compensation by VA;
    (2) Individuals who are leading medical and scientific experts in 
relevant fields.
    In accordance with Sec.  546, the Secretary determines the number, 
terms of service, and pay and allowances of members of the Committee, 
except that a term of service of any such member may not exceed four 
years. The Secretary may reappoint any member for additional terms of 
service. Professional Qualifications: In addition to the criteria 
above, VA seeks: (1) Diversity in professional and personal 
qualifications; (2) Experience in military service and military 
deployments (please identify branch of service and rank); (3) Current 
work with Veterans; (4) Disability compensation subject matter 
expertise; (5) Experience working in large and complex organizations. 
Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be 
typewritten (one nomination per nominator).
    Requirements for Nomination Submission:
    The 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 that 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 qualifications 
relative to the membership criteria and professional qualifications 
listed above.
    Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall be 
invited to serve a two-year term. Committee members will receive a 
stipend for attending Committee meetings, including per diem and 
reimbursement for travel expenses incurred.
    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. Every effort is made to ensure that a broad 
representation of geographic areas, gender, and racial and ethnic 
minority groups, and that 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.

    Dated: September 23, 2020.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-21413 Filed 9-28-20; 8:45 am]
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