Veterans' Family, Caregiver and Survivor Advisory Committee, Notice of Meeting, 60441-60442 [2022-21556]

Download as PDF 60441 jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 5, 2022 / Notices information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0863.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave., Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0863’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Title: VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Construction Provisions and Clauses. OMB Control Number: 2900–0863. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: This Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) submission seeks renewal without changes of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approved No. 2900–0863, VAAR clause 852.237–73, Crime Control Act— Requirement for Background Checks. Under the Crime Control Act of 1990 (34 U.S.C. 20351), each agency of the Federal Government, and every facility operated by the Federal Government, or operated under contract with the Federal Government, that hires, or contracts for hire, individuals involved with the provision to children under the age of 18 of childcare services shall assure that all existing and newly hired employees undergo a criminal history background check. VAAR clause 852.237–73, Crime Control Act— Requirement for Background Checks, is required in all solicitations, contracts, and orders that involve providing childcare services to children under the age of 18, including social services, health and mental health care, child(day) care, education (whether or not directly involved in teaching), and rehabilitative programs covered under the statute. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Oct 04, 2022 Jkt 259001 unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published at 87 FR 45855 on July 29, 2022, pages 45855 to 45856. Affected Public: Business or other for profit. Estimated Annual Burden: 1,500 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 60 minutes. Frequency of Response: One per contractor’s employee. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,500. By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2022–21588 Filed 10–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans, 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 Advisory Committee on the Readjustment of Veterans will meet in person at 811 Vermont Avenue NW, Conference Room 3166, Washington, DC 20420, on November 2, 2022–November 4, 2022. The sessions will begin and end as follows: Dates Times Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Thursday, November 3, 2022. Friday, November 4, 2022. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST. The meeting sessions are open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the VA regarding 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 account the needs of Veterans who served in combat theaters of operation. The Committee assembles, reviews, and assesses information relating to the needs of Veterans readjusting to civilian life and the effectiveness of VA services in assisting Veterans in that readjustment. The Committee, comprised of 13 subject matter experts, advises the PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Secretary, through the VA Readjustment Counseling Service, 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 assembles, reviews, and assesses information relating to the needs of Veterans readjusting to civilian life and the effectiveness of VA services in assisting Veterans in that readjustment, specifically taking into account the needs of Veterans who served in combat theaters of operation. No time will be allotted for receiving oral comments from the public; however, the committee will accept written comments from interested parties on issues outlined in the meeting agenda or other issues regarding the readjustment of Veterans. Parties should contact Mr. Richard Barbato, via email at VHARCSPlanningPolicy@va.gov or mail at Department of Veterans Affairs, Readjustment Counseling Service (10RCS), 810 Vermont Avenue, Washington, DC 20420. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Mr. Barbato at the email address noted above. Dated: September 29, 2022. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–21552 Filed 10–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 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 Friday, October 28, 2022. The meeting session will begin and end as follows: Date Time October 28, 2022 ............ 12 to 3 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (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 October 26, 2022 or dial-in by phone (for audio only) 1–872–701–0185, United States, Chicago (Toll), Conference ID: 324 931 743#. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on matters related to: the need of E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1 60442 Federal Register / Vol. 87, No. 192 / Wednesday, October 5, 2022 / Notices 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 October 28, 2022, the agenda will include opening remarks from the Committee Chair and the Chief Veterans Experience Officer. There will be presentations to include updates from the Caregiver Support Program, the status of COVID–19 on the military and Veteran families, caregivers and survivors; and, the PACT Act update. The Committee will also discuss suggested recommendations that will be presented by the subcommittee Chairs. 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 October 26, 2022 at 5 p.m. (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 October 28, 2022. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Betty Moseley Brown (Designated Federal Official) Betty.MoseleyBrown@ va.gov or 210–392–2505. Dated: September 29, 2022. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2022–21556 Filed 10–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS jspears on DSK121TN23PROD with NOTICES [OMB Control No. 2900–0586] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause 852.211–72, Technical Industry Standards Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Department of Veterans Affairs. AGENCY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:05 Oct 04, 2022 Jkt 259001 ACTION: Notice. In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL), Department of Veterans Affairs, will submit the collection of information abstracted below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and comment. The PRA submission describes the nature of the information collection and its expected cost and burden and includes the actual data collection instrument. DATES: Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. Refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0586.’’ FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0586’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Title: Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Clause 852.211–72, Technical Industry Standards. OMB Control Number: 2900–0586. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: This Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) submission seeks an extension of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) approval No. 2900–0586 for collection of information for both commercial and non-commercial item, service, and construction solicitations and contracts using VAAR Clause 852.211–72, Technical Industry Standards, as prescribed in CFR Title 48, Federal Acquisition Regulations System, VAAR 811.204–70, Contract clause. VAAR clause 852.211–72, Technical Industry Standards, requires that items offered for sale to VA under the solicitation conform to certain technical industry standards, such as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) or the USDA Institutional Meat Purchase Specifications (IMPS) and that the contractor furnish evidence to VA that the items meet that requirement. The evidence is normally in the form of a tag or seal affixed to the item, such as a label on beef product. In most cases, SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 this requires no additional effort on the part of the contractor, as the items come from the factory with the tags already in place, as part of the manufacturer’s standard manufacturing operation. Occasionally, for items not already meeting standards or for items not previously tested, a contractor will have to furnish a certificate from an acceptable laboratory certifying that theitems furnished have been tested in accordance with, and conform to, the specified standards. Only firms whose products have not previously been tested to ensure the products meet the industry standards required under the solicitation and contract will be required to submit a separate certificate. The information will be used to ensure that the items being purchased meet minimum safety standards and to protect VA employees, VA beneficiaries, and the public. An agency may not conduct or sponsor, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information unless it displays a currently valid OMB control number. The Federal Register Notice with a 60-day comment period soliciting comments on this collection of information was published at 87FR45856 on July 29, 2022, pages 45856 to 45857. Affected Public: Business or other for profit. Estimated Annual Burden: 559 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 30 minutes. Frequency of Response: One per contract. Estimated Number of Respondents: 1,118. By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2022–21591 Filed 10–4–22; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0422] Agency Information Collection Activity Under OMB Review: VA Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) Construction Provisions and Clauses Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, this notice announces that the SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\05OCN1.SGM 05OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 192 (Wednesday, October 5, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 60441-60442]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-21556]


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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 Friday, October 28, 2022. The meeting session will begin 
and end as follows:

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                   Date                                 Time
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October 28, 2022..........................  12 to 3 p.m. Eastern
                                             Standard Time (EST).
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    The meeting is open to the public and will be conducted using 
Microsoft Teams. Please email [email protected] for an invitation link 
prior to October 26, 2022 or dial-in by phone (for audio only) 1-872-
701-0185, United States, Chicago (Toll), Conference ID: 324 931 743#.
    The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on matters related to: the need of

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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 October 28, 2022, the agenda will include opening remarks from 
the Committee Chair and the Chief Veterans Experience Officer. There 
will be presentations to include updates from the Caregiver Support 
Program, the status of COVID-19 on the military and Veteran families, 
caregivers and survivors; and, the PACT Act update. The Committee will 
also discuss suggested recommendations that will be presented by the 
subcommittee Chairs.
    Individuals wishing to share information with the Committee should 
contact the VEO Federal Advisory Committee Team at [email protected] to 
submit a 1-2 page summary of their comments for inclusion in the 
official meeting record before October 26, 2022 at 5 p.m. (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 October 28, 2022.
    Any member of the public seeking additional information should 
contact Betty Moseley Brown (Designated Federal Official) 
[email protected] or 210-392-2505.

    Dated: September 29, 2022.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-21556 Filed 10-4-22; 8:45 am]
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