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of efforts to amend the HMR to adopt
standards for the design, construction,
maintenance, and use of cylinders and
multiple-element gas containers
(MEGCs) based on the standards
contained in the UN Recommendations
on the Transport of Dangerous Goods.
Aligning the HMR with the UN
Recommendations promotes flexibility,
permits the use of technological
advances for the manufacture of the
pressure receptacles, provides for a
broader selection of pressure
receptacles, reduces the need for special
permits, and facilitates international
commerce in the transportation of
compressed gases. Information
collection requirements address
domestic and international
manufacturers of cylinders that request
approval by the approval agency for
cylinder design types. The approval
process for each cylinder design type
includes review, filing, and
recordkeeping of the approval
application. The approval agency is
Total
respondents
Information collection
UN Pressure Receptacle Approval—New Request ........................................
UN Pressure Receptacle Approval—Modified Request ..................................
UN Pressure Receptacle Approval—Recordkeeping ......................................
Affected Public: Fillers, owners, users,
and retesters of UN cylinders.
Annual Reporting and Recordkeeping
Burden:
Number of Respondents: 210.
Total Annual Responses: 210.
Total Annual Burden Hours: 817.5.
Frequency of Collection: On occasion.
Issued in Washington, DC, on August 4,
2021, under authority delegated in 49 CFR
1.97.
William A. Quade,
Deputy Associate Administrator of Hazardous
Materials Safety, Pipeline and Hazardous
Materials Safety Administration.
[FR Doc. 2021–16994 Filed 8–9–21; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Veterans’ Family, Caregiver and
Survivor Advisory Committee, Notice
of Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 5
U.S.C. App. 2, that the Veterans’ Family,
Caregiver, and Survivor Advisory
Committee will meet virtually on
September 23, 2021. The meeting
session will begin and end as follows:
Date
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September 23,
2021.
Time
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
EST.
The meeting is open to the public and
will be conducted using Microsoft
Teams. Please email VEOFACA@va.gov
for an invitation link prior to September
22, 2021 or dial-in by phone (for audio
only) 1–872–701–0185, United States,
Chicago (Toll), Conference ID: 864 046
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The purpose of the Committee is to
advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs
on matters related to: The need of
Veterans’ families, caregivers and
survivors across all generations,
relationships and Veterans status; the
use of VA care, benefits and memorial
services by Veterans’ families,
caregivers and survivors, and
opportunities for improvements to the
experience using such services; VA
policies, regulations and administrative
requirements related to the transition of
Servicemembers from the Department of
Defense (DoD) to enrollment in VA that
impact Veterans’ families, caregivers
and survivors; and factors that influence
access to, quality of and accountability
for services, benefits and memorial
services for Veterans’ families,
caregivers and survivors.
On September 23, 2021, the agenda
will include opening remarks from the
Committee Chair and the Chief Veterans
Experience Officer. There will be
presentations from the subcommittee
chairs on proposed recommendations
for the Secretary.
Individuals wishing to share
information with the Committee should
contact the VEO Federal Advisory
Committee Team at VEOFACA@va.gov
to submit a 1–2 page summary of their
comments for inclusion in the official
meeting record before September 22,
2021 at 5:00 pm (EST). Due to the time
limitations of virtual meetings, public
comments will be submitted prior to the
meeting and distributed to the
Committee before the designated
meeting time on September 23, 2021.
Any member of the public seeking
additional information should contact
Betty Moseley Brown (Designated
Federal Official) Betty.MoseleyBrown@
va.gov or 210–392–2505.
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required to maintain a set of the
approved drawings and calculations for
each design it reviews and a copy of
each initial design type approval
certificate approved by the Associate
Administrator for the Office of
Hazardous Materials Safety for not less
than 20 years. The following
information collections and their
burdens are associated with this OMB
Control Number:
35
100
75
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response
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burden hours
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Dated: August 5, 2021.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021–17005 Filed 8–9–21; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for
Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on the Readjustment of
Veterans
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), Readjustment Counseling
Service (RCS), is seeking nominations of
qualified candidates to be considered
for appointment as a member of the
Advisory Committee on the
Readjustment of Veterans (‘‘the
Committee’’) for the 2022 membership
cycle.
DATES: Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received by
September 12, 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 sent to the VA Readjustment
Counseling Service, by email
(recommended) or mail. Please see
contact information below: VA
Readjustment Counseling Service
(10RCS), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420,
VHA10RCSAction@va.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Richard Barbato or Kevin Swallow,
Readjustment Counseling Service
SUMMARY:
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(10RCS), Department of Veterans
Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420, Telephone (734)
222–4319.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but
are not limited to providing a
Congressionally-mandated report to the
Secretary each year, which includes:
(1) An assessment of the needs of
Veterans with respect to readjustment to
civilian life;
(2) A review of the programs and
activities of the Department designed to
meet such needs; and
(3) Such recommendations (including
recommendations for administrative
and legislative action) as the Committee
considers appropriate.
The Committee may also submit to
the Secretary such other reports and
recommendations as the Committee
considers appropriate. Management and
support services for the Committee are
provided by the VA Readjustment
Counseling Service (RCS).
Authority: The Committee was
established in accordance with 38
U.S.C. 545 and operates under the
provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C.
App. 2. In accordance with 38 U.S.C.
545, the Committee advises the
Secretary on the provision by VA of
benefits and services to assist Veterans
in the readjustment to civilian life. In
carrying out this duty, the Committee
shall take into special account the needs
of Veterans who served in combat
theaters of operation. In accordance
with the Statute and the Committee’s
current charter, the majority of the
membership ship consist on nonFederal employees appointed by the
Secretary from the general public,
serving as special government
employees.
The Secretary appoints Committee
members and determines the length of
terms in which the Committee members
serve. A term of service for any member
may not exceed 2 years. However, the
Secretary can reappoint members for
additional terms. Each year, there are
several vacancies on the Committee, as
members’ terms expire.
Membership Criteria: The Committee
is currently composed of 12 members.
By statute, Committee consists of
members appointed by the Secretary
from the general public, including
individuals who have demonstrated
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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 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) committee subject matter
expertise; and
(5) experience working in large and
complex organizations.
The Committee meets at least two
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 Committee, for any
travel associated with official
Committee duties. A copy of the
Committee’s most resent charter and a
list of the current membership can be
found at https://www.va.gov/
ADVISORY/Advisory_Committee_on_
the_Readjusment_of_Veterans_
Statutory.asp. An ethics review is
conducted for each selected nominee.
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 committees in an
individual capacity. Additional
information regarding this issue can be
found at www.federalregister.gov/
articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/
revised-guidance-on-appointment-oflobbyists-to-federal-advisorycommittees-boardsand-commissions.
Requirements for Nomination
Submission: Nomination packages (one
nomination per nominator) must be
typed (12-point font) and include: (1) A
cover letter from the nominee, and (2)
a current resume that is no more than
four pages in length. The cover letter
must summarize: The nominees’ interest
in serving on the committee and
contributions she/he can make to the
work of the committee; any relevant
Veterans service activities she/he is
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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 the
nominee’s race, national origin,
disability status, or any other factors
that may give the individual a diverse
perspective on Veteran readjustment
Veterans. Finally, the cover letter must
include 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 and/
or work experience, and Veterans
service involvement—especially service
that involves combat Veterans’ and
Active Duty service members’ issues.
Self-nominations are acceptable. Any
letters of nomination from organizations
or other individuals must accompany
the package, when it is submitted.
Letters of nomination submitted without
a complete nomination package will not
be considered. Do not submit a package,
without the nominee’s consent or
awareness. 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.
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 Committee’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 experience, ability to
handle complex issues, experience
running large organizations, and ability
to contribute to the gender-specific
health care and benefits needs of combat
Veterans and Active Duty service
members.
Dated: August 5, 2021.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021–17003 Filed 8–9–21; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Readjustment
Counseling Service (RCS), is seeking nominations of qualified
candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory
Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans (``the Committee'') for the
2022 membership cycle.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by
September 12, 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 sent to the VA
Readjustment Counseling Service, by email (recommended) or mail. Please
see contact information below: VA Readjustment Counseling Service
(10RCS), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420, [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Richard Barbato or Kevin Swallow,
Readjustment Counseling Service
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(10RCS), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420, Telephone (734) 222-4319.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to providing a
Congressionally-mandated report to the Secretary each year, which
includes:
(1) An assessment of the needs of Veterans with respect to
readjustment to civilian life;
(2) A review of the programs and activities of the Department
designed to meet such needs; and
(3) Such recommendations (including recommendations for
administrative and legislative action) as the Committee considers
appropriate.
The Committee may also submit to the Secretary such other reports
and recommendations as the Committee considers appropriate. Management
and support services for the Committee are provided by the VA
Readjustment Counseling Service (RCS).
Authority: The Committee was established in accordance with 38
U.S.C. 545 and operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. In accordance with 38
U.S.C. 545, the Committee advises the Secretary on the provision by VA
of benefits and services to assist Veterans in the readjustment to
civilian life. In carrying out this duty, the Committee shall take into
special account the needs of Veterans who served in combat theaters of
operation. In accordance with the Statute and the Committee's current
charter, the majority of the membership ship consist on non-Federal
employees appointed by the Secretary from the general public, serving
as special government employees.
The Secretary appoints Committee members and determines the length
of terms in which the Committee members serve. A term of service for
any member may not exceed 2 years. However, the Secretary can reappoint
members for additional terms. Each year, there are several vacancies on
the Committee, as members' terms expire.
Membership Criteria: The Committee is currently composed of 12
members. By statute, Committee 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 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) committee subject matter expertise; and
(5) experience working in large and complex organizations.
The Committee meets at least two 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 Committee, for any travel associated with official
Committee duties. A copy of the Committee's most resent charter and a
list of the current membership can be found at https://www.va.gov/ADVISORY/Advisory_Committee_on_the_Readjusment_of_Veterans_Statutory.asp. An
ethics review is conducted for each selected nominee.
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 committees in an individual capacity. Additional information
regarding this issue can be found at www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/revised-guidance-on-appointment-of-lobbyists-to-federal-advisory-committees-boardsand-commissions.
Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nomination packages (one
nomination per nominator) must be typed (12-point font) and include:
(1) A cover letter from the nominee, and (2) a current resume that is
no more than four pages in length. The cover letter must summarize: The
nominees' interest in serving on the committee and contributions she/he
can make to the work of the committee; 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 the nominee's race, national origin,
disability status, or any other factors that may give the individual a
diverse perspective on Veteran readjustment Veterans. Finally, the
cover letter must include 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 and/or work experience, and Veterans
service involvement--especially service that involves combat Veterans'
and Active Duty service members' issues. Self-nominations are
acceptable. Any letters of nomination from organizations or other
individuals must accompany the package, when it is submitted. Letters
of nomination submitted without a complete nomination package will not
be considered. Do not submit a package, without the nominee's consent
or awareness. 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.
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 Committee'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
experience, ability to handle complex issues, experience running large
organizations, and ability to contribute to the gender-specific health
care and benefits needs of combat Veterans and Active Duty service
members.
Dated: August 5, 2021.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-17003 Filed 8-9-21; 8:45 am]
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