Veterans' Rural Health Advisory Committee, Notice of Meeting, 16558 [2022-06124]

Download as PDF 16558 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 56 / Wednesday, March 23, 2022 / Notices jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES1 required, but may be expertise that SECVA considers appropriate) Membership Requirements: The Committee meets at least twice annually. Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall be invited to serve a two to three year term. The Secretary may reappoint Committee members for an additional term of service. Committee members will receive per diem and reimbursement for eligible travel expenses incurred. Selfnominations and nominations of nonVeterans will be accepted. Any letters of nomination from organizations or other individuals should accompany the package when it is submitted. To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have diverse professional and personal qualifications including but not limited to subject matter experts in the areas described above. We ask that nominations include any relevant experience information so that VA can ensure diverse Committee membership. Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations must be typed (12-point font) and 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 willing 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 resume or curriculum vitae that is no more than three pages in length. The resume should show professional work experience, and Veterans service involvement, and (4) A one-page cover letter. The cover letter must summarize: a. The nominee’s interest in serving on the committee and contributions she/ VerDate Sep<11>2014 20:07 Mar 22, 2022 Jkt 256001 he can make to the work of the committee; b. any relevant Veterans service activities she/he is currently engaged in; c. the military branch affiliations and timeframe of military service (if applicable); d. information about the nominee’s personal and professional qualifications and background that would give her/ him a diverse perspective on Veterans’ matters; and e. a statement confirming that she/he is not a Federally registered lobbyist. The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of VA Federal Advisory Committees are diverse in terms of points of view represented and the committee’s capabilities. Appointments to this Committee shall be made without discrimination because of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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. The Committee is authorized by statue, 38 U.S.C. 2066, to operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2. Public Law 115–251 Section 147 extended the Committee’s statutory authority to September 30, 2022. Dated: March 18, 2022. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–06170 Filed 3–22–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Veterans’ Rural Health Advisory Committee, Notice of Meeting Advisory Committee Act that the Veterans’ Rural Health Advisory Committee will hold a teleconference meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022, through Thursday April 7, 2022. The meeting will convene at 11:00 a.m. EST and adjourn at 2:30 p.m. EST each day. The meeting sessions are open to the public. The teleconference zoom link https:// zoom.us/j/93537309124 and phone number is 1–646–558–8656, Participant Code # 93537309124. 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 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 3:00 p.m. on April 7, 2022. 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: March 17, 2022. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–06124 Filed 3–22–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal PO 00000 Frm 00106 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\23MRN1.SGM 23MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 23, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 16558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06124]


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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 that the Veterans' Rural Health Advisory 
Committee will hold a teleconference meeting Tuesday, April 5, 2022, 
through Thursday April 7, 2022. The meeting will convene at 11:00 a.m. 
EST and adjourn at 2:30 p.m. EST each day. The meeting sessions are 
open to the public. The teleconference zoom link https://zoom.us/j/93537309124 and phone number is 1-646-558-8656, Participant Code # 
93537309124.
    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 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 3:00 p.m. on April 7, 2022. 
Interested parties should contact Ms. Judy Bowie, by email at 
[email protected], 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: March 17, 2022.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-06124 Filed 3-22-22; 8:45 am]
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