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Dated: January 22, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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Solicitation of Nomination for
Appointment to the Veterans’ Advisory
Committee on Rehabilitation
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ACTION:
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.
2, that the Research Advisory
Committee on Gulf War Veterans’
Illnesses will meet by teleconference on
March 10, 2021. The open session will
convene at 11:00 a.m. (EST) and end at
2:00 p.m. (EST). The open session will
be available to the public by dialing the
toll-free telephone number for audio
(800) 767–1750; access code 56978# and
connecting to Adobe Connect URL for
visual: https://va-eercees.adobeconnect.com/racgwvimar2021/.
The purpose of the Committee is to
provide advice and make
recommendations to the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs on proposed research
studies, research plans, and research
strategies relating to the health
consequences of military service in the
Southwest Asia Theater of operations
during the Gulf War in 1990–1991.
The Committee will review VA
program activities related to Gulf War
Veterans’ illnesses and updates on
relevant scientific research published
since the last Committee meeting. This
meeting will include presentations from
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Notice.
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’’).
SUMMARY:
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War Veterans’ Illnesses, Notice of
Meeting
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received by
February 8, 2021, 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, Latrese Thompson at
Latrese.Thompson@va.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but
are not limited to, submitting to the
Secretary an annual report on the
rehabilitation programs and activities of
the VA.
Membership Criteria: 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;
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(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;
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(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: January 22, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Health Services Research and
Development Service Scientific Merit
Review Board, Notice of Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.
2, that a meeting of the Health Services
Research and Development Service
Scientific Merit Review Board will be
held March 11, 2021, via WebEx. The
meeting will be held between noon and
1:00 p.m. EST. The meeting will be
partially closed to the public from
12:15–1:00 p.m. EST for the discussion,
examination and reference to the
research applications and scientific
review. Discussions will involve
reference to staff and consultant
critiques of research proposals.
Discussions will deal with scientific
merit of each proposal and
qualifications of personnel conducting
the studies, the disclosure of which
would constitute a clearly unwarranted
invasion of personal privacy.
Additionally, premature disclosure of
research information could significantly
obstruct implementation of proposed
agency action regarding the research
proposals. As provided by Public Law
92–463 subsection 10(d), as amended by
Public Law 94–409, closing the
committee meeting is in accordance
with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) and (9)(B).
The objective of the Board is to
provide for the fair and equitable
selection of the most meritorious
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research projects for support by VA
research funds and to offer advice for
research program officials on program
priorities and policies. The ultimate
objective of the Board is to ensure the
high quality and mission relevance of
VA’s legislatively mandated Health
Services Research and Development
program.
Board members advise the Director,
Health Services Research and
Development Service and the Chief
Research and Development Officer on
the scientific and technical merit, the
mission relevance and the protection of
human subjects of Health Services
Research and Development proposals.
The Board does not consider grants,
contracts or other forms of extramural
research.
Members of the public who wish to
attend the open portion of the
teleconference session from 12:00–12:15
p.m. EST may join via WebEx at:
https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/
veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=
mb034716dbeb422f45
8d27b50411aabe7, Meeting Number 199
716 2612; or by phone 1–404–397–1596
USA Toll Number, Access Code 199 716
2612.
Written comments from the public
must be sent to Liza Catucci, Designated
Federal Officer, Health Services
Research and Development Service,
Department of Veterans Affairs
(14RDH), 810 Vermont Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20420, or to
Liza.Catucci@va.gov prior to the
meeting. Those who plan to attend the
open portion of the meeting must
contact Ms. Catucci at least five days
before the meeting. For further
information, please call Ms. Catucci at
202–443–5797.
Dated: January 22, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for
Appointment to the Veterans’ Rural
Health Advisory Committee
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), Veterans Health
Administration (VHA), is seeking
nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as
members of the Veterans’ Rural Health
Advisory Committee (VRHAC)
SUMMARY:
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(hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the
VRHAC’’).
Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received by
February 19, 2021, 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 Ms. Judy Bowie,
Committee Manager at judy.bowie@
va.gov and cc: Dr. Thomas Klobucar,
Designated Federal Officer at
Thomas.Klobucar@va.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but
are not limited to,
• Providing a letter to the Secretary
and Congress outlining
recommendations to improve and
enhance VA’s delivery of services to
rural Veterans.
• Meeting with VA officials, Veteran
Service Organizations, and other
stakeholders to assess the Department’s
efforts in providing access to healthcare,
outreach and education services offered
to rural Veterans.
• Making annual site visits and
holding town hall meetings with
Veterans to address their concerns.
Management and support services for
the Committee are provided by the
Office of Rural Health (ORH).
Authority: The Committee was
established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3121,
to advise the Secretary through the
Under Secretary for Health on ways to
improve and enhance access to VA
healthcare services for enrolled Veterans
residing in rural areas by reviewing
current program activities and
identifying barriers to accessing care
and services.
Membership Criteria: The VRHAC is
requesting nominations for upcoming
vacancies on the Committee. The
committee is composed of 12 members,
in addition to ex-officio members. As
required by statute, the members of the
Committee are appointed by the
Secretary from the general public,
including, but not limited to:
• Representatives of Veterans Service
Organizations.
• Persons who have distinguished
themselves in the public, academic
affiliation, community healthcare
organizations, and private sector.
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
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Veterans'
Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation
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
February 8, 2021, 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, Latrese Thompson at [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to, submitting
to the Secretary an annual report on the rehabilitation programs and
activities of the VA.
Membership Criteria: 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;
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(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: January 22, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-01818 Filed 1-27-21; 8:45 am]
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