Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board, 13228-13229 [2023-04330]

Download as PDF 13228 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 41 / Thursday, March 2, 2023 / Notices ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Moreover, selection will be undertaken in a manner that encourages participation by members of underrepresented and underserved communities in accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13985. To the extent practical, the final NEMSAC membership shall ensure representation from the following sectors of the EMS community: • Volunteer EMS • Fire-based (career) EMS • Private (career non-fire) EMS • Hospital-based EMS • Tribal EMS • Air Medical EMS • Local EMS service directors/ administrators • EMS Medical Directors • Emergency Physicians • Trauma Surgeons • Pediatric Emergency Physicians • State EMS Directors • State Highway Safety Directors • EMS Educators • Public Safety Call-taker/Dispatcher (911) • EMS Data Managers • EMS Quality Improvement • EMS Researchers • Emergency Nurses • Hospital Administration • Public Health • Emergency Management • EMS Practitioners • Consumers (not directly affiliated with an EMS or healthcare organization) • State or local legislative bodies (e.g., city/county councils; state legislatures) Members serve in a ‘‘representative’’ capacity on NEMSAC and not as Special Government Employees. The Secretary of Transportation shall appoint each member for up to a 2-year term and members may be reappointed but may not serve more than two consecutive terms unless the Secretary determines that additional terms are permitted to ensure representation of all sectors of EMS. NEMSAC members will not receive pay or other compensation from NHTSA for their NEMSAC service, but are entitled to reimbursement of their travel expenses, including per diem. The NEMSAC meets in plenary session approximately three to four times per year. Qualifications: Members will be selected for their ability to reflect a balanced representation of interests from across the EMS community, but no member will represent a specific organization. Vacancies: NEMSAC is seeking to fill the following EMS sector representative vacancies: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Mar 01, 2023 Jkt 259001 • Fire-based EMS • Private EMS Materials to Submit: Qualified individuals interested in serving on the NEMSAC are invited to apply for appointment by submitting the following materials to one of the locations listed in the ADDRESSES section by the deadline listed in the DATES section: • Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV) containing the applicants full name, title, home address, phone number, email address. • At least two (2) but no more than four (4) letters of recommendation from a company, association, organization, or individual on letterhead containing a brief description of why the applicant should be considered for appointment. • A letter of interest which identifies the EMS sector the applicant seeks to represent and contains an attestation statement indicating that the applicant is not a registered federal lobbyist and an understanding that as a government representative the applicant may not concurrently serve as registered federal lobbyists. Each applicant must submit the required materials to the person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section by the deadline. Nominees for appointment will be selected on the basis of materials submitted and in a manner that ensures equal opportunity for all people and avoids discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age; however, selection will be undertaken in a manner that encourages participation by members of underrepresented and underserved communities in accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13985. Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300d–4(b); 49 CFR 1.95(i)(4). Issued in Washington, DC. Nanda Narayanan Srinivasan, Associate Administrator, Research and Program Development. [FR Doc. 2023–04321 Filed 3–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4910–59–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board ACTION: Notice. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00149 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board (herein-after referred in this section to as ‘‘the Board’’) for the VA West Los Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, CA (‘‘Campus’’) for the 2023 membership cycle. DATES: Nominations for membership on the Board must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on April 30, 2023. ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to the Veterans Experience Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW (30), Washington, DC 20420; or sent electronically to the Advisory Committee Management Office mailbox at vaadvisorycmte@va.gov with a subject line: Nomination to VCOEB. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene W. Skinner, Jr., Designated Federal Officer, Veterans Experience Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW (30), Washington, DC 20420, telephone 202– 631–7645 or via email at Eugene.Skinner@va.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth in the West LA Leasing Act, the Board shall: (1) Provide the community with opportunities to collaborate and communicate by conducting public forums; and (2) Focus on local issues regarding the Department that are identified by the community with respect to health care, implementation of the Master Plan, and any subsequent plans, benefits, and memorial services at the Campus. Information on the Master Plan can be found at https://www.losangeles.va.gov/ masterplan/. Authority: The Board is a statutory committee established as required by section 2(i) of the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016, Public Law 114– 226 (the West LA Leasing Act). The Board operates in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. 10. The Board is established to coordinate locally with the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify the goals of the community and Veteran partnership; provide advice and recommendations to the Secretary to improve services and outcomes for Veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and the families of such Veterans and members; and provide advice and recommendations on the implementation of the Draft Master Plan approved by the Secretary on January 28, 2016, and on the creation and implementation of any other successor master plans. E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1 ddrumheller on DSK120RN23PROD with NOTICES1 Federal Register / Vol. 88, No. 41 / Thursday, March 2, 2023 / Notices Membership Criteria: VA is seeking nominations for Board membership. The Board is composed of fifteen members and several ex-officio members. The Board meets up to four times annually; and it is important that Board members attend meetings to achieve a quorum so that Board can effectively carry out its duties. The members of the Board are appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from the general public, from various sectors and organizations, and shall meet the following qualifications, as set forth in the West LA Leasing Act: (1) Not less than 50% of members shall be Veterans; and (2) Non-Veteran members shall be: a. Family members of Veterans, b. Veteran advocates, c. Service providers, d. Real estate professionals familiar with housing development projects, or e. Stakeholders. The Board members may also serve as Subcommittee members. In accordance with the Board Charter, the Secretary shall determine the number, terms of service, and pay and allowances of Board members, except that a term of service of any such member may not exceed two years. The Secretary may reappoint any Board member for additional terms of service. 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. VA strives to develop a Committee membership that includes diversity in military services, ranks, and deployments, military service, military deployments, working with Veterans, committee subject matter expertise, as well as diversity in race/ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, geographical background, and profession. We ask that nominations include any relevant experience and information so that VA can ensure diverse Board membership. Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be typed written (one nomination per nominator). Self-nominations are acceptable. 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 a willingness to serve as a member of the Board; (2) The nominee’s contact information, including name, mailing address, telephone numbers, and email address; VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:21 Mar 01, 2023 Jkt 259001 (3) The nominee’s curriculum vitae, not to exceed three pages and a onepage cover letter; and (4) A summary of the nominee’s experience and qualifications relative to the membership criteria and professional qualifications criteria listed above; (5) letters of recommendation are accepted, but not required; and (6) 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 diverse in terms of points of view represented and the committee’s capabilities. Appointments to this Board 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 Board and appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership. An ethics review is conducted for each selected nominee. An OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure, is required annually for all Board Members. Dated: February 27, 2023. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2023–04330 Filed 3–1–23; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program Funding Opportunity Department of Veterans Affairs. Notice of funding opportunity. AGENCY: ACTION: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is announcing the availability of funds for suicide prevention grants under the Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program (SSG Fox SPGP). This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) contains information concerning the SSG Fox SPGP; the renewal and new applicant suicide prevention grant application processes; and the amount of funding available. Awards made for suicide prevention grants will fund operations beginning on October 1, 2023. This is a 1-year award with the option to renew for an additional year, pending availability of funds and grantee performance. DATES: Applications for suicide prevention services grants under SSG SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00150 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 13229 Fox SPGP must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 19, 2023. In the interest of fairness to all competing applicants, this deadline is firm as to date and hour, and VA will treat as ineligible for consideration any application that is received after the deadline. Applicants should take this practice into account and make early submission of their materials to avoid any risk of loss of eligibility brought about by unanticipated delays, computer service outages or other submission-related problems. ADDRESSES: For a Copy of the Application Package: Copies of the application can be downloaded from the SSG Fox SPGP website at https:// www.mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfoxgrants/. Questions should be referred to the SSG Fox SPGP via email at VASSGFoxGrants@va.gov. For detailed program information and requirements, see part 78 of title 38, Code of Federal Regulations (38 CFR part 78). Submission of Application Package: Applicants must submit applications electronically following instructions found at https://www.mentalhealth. va.gov/ssgfox-grants/. Applications may not be mailed, hand carried, or sent by facsimile (FAX). Applications must be received by SSG Fox SPGP by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the application deadline date. Applications must arrive as a complete package. Materials arriving separately will not be included in the application package for consideration and may result in the application being rejected. Technical Assistance: Information regarding how to obtain technical assistance with the preparation of a new or renewal suicide prevention grant application is available on the SPGP Program website at https://www. mentalhealth.va.gov/ssgfox-grants/. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Sandra Foley, SSG Fox SPGP Director, Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention either via email at VASSGFoxGrants@va.gov or via Telephone: (202) 502–0002 (This is not a toll-free number). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Funding Opportunity Title: Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Announcement Type: Initial. Funding Opportunity Number: VA– FOX–SP–FY2023. Assistance Listing Number: 64.055. I. Funding Opportunity Description A. Assistance Listing Number: 64.055. Staff Sergeant Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. B. Purpose: The purpose of the SSG Fox SPGP is to reduce Veteran suicide E:\FR\FM\02MRN1.SGM 02MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 41 (Thursday, March 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13228-13229]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04330]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans and 
Community Oversight and Engagement Board

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations 
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of 
the Veterans and Community Oversight and Engagement Board (herein-after 
referred in this section to as ``the Board'') for the VA West Los 
Angeles Campus in Los Angeles, CA (``Campus'') for the 2023 membership 
cycle.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Board must be received no 
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on April 30, 2023.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to the Veterans Experience 
Office, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW (30), 
Washington, DC 20420; or sent electronically to the Advisory Committee 
Management Office mailbox at [email protected] with a subject line: 
Nomination to VCOEB.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eugene W. Skinner, Jr., Designated 
Federal Officer, Veterans Experience Office, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW (30), Washington, DC 20420, telephone 
202-631-7645 or via email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth in the 
West LA Leasing Act, the Board shall:
    (1) Provide the community with opportunities to collaborate and 
communicate by conducting public forums; and
    (2) Focus on local issues regarding the Department that are 
identified by the community with respect to health care, implementation 
of the Master Plan, and any subsequent plans, benefits, and memorial 
services at the Campus. Information on the Master Plan can be found at 
https://www.losangeles.va.gov/masterplan/.
    Authority: The Board is a statutory committee established as 
required by section 2(i) of the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016, 
Public Law 114-226 (the West LA Leasing Act). The Board operates in 
accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act 
(FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. 10. The Board is established to coordinate 
locally with the Department of Veterans Affairs to identify the goals 
of the community and Veteran partnership; provide advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary to improve services and outcomes for 
Veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and the families of such 
Veterans and members; and provide advice and recommendations on the 
implementation of the Draft Master Plan approved by the Secretary on 
January 28, 2016, and on the creation and implementation of any other 
successor master plans.

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    Membership Criteria: VA is seeking nominations for Board 
membership. The Board is composed of fifteen members and several ex-
officio members. The Board meets up to four times annually; and it is 
important that Board members attend meetings to achieve a quorum so 
that Board can effectively carry out its duties. The members of the 
Board are appointed by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from the 
general public, from various sectors and organizations, and shall meet 
the following qualifications, as set forth in the West LA Leasing Act:
    (1) Not less than 50% of members shall be Veterans; and
    (2) Non-Veteran members shall be:
    a. Family members of Veterans,
    b. Veteran advocates,
    c. Service providers,
    d. Real estate professionals familiar with housing development 
projects, or
    e. Stakeholders.
    The Board members may also serve as Subcommittee members.
    In accordance with the Board Charter, the Secretary shall determine 
the number, terms of service, and pay and allowances of Board members, 
except that a term of service of any such member may not exceed two 
years. The Secretary may reappoint any Board member for additional 
terms of service.
    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. VA 
strives to develop a Committee membership that includes diversity in 
military services, ranks, and deployments, military service, military 
deployments, working with Veterans, committee subject matter expertise, 
as well as diversity in race/ethnicity, gender, religion, disability, 
geographical background, and profession. We ask that nominations 
include any relevant experience and information so that VA can ensure 
diverse Board membership.
    Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be typed 
written (one nomination per nominator). Self-nominations are 
acceptable. 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 a willingness to serve as a 
member of the Board;
    (2) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing 
address, telephone numbers, and email address;
    (3) The nominee's curriculum vitae, not to exceed three pages and a 
one-page cover letter; and
    (4) A summary of the nominee's experience and qualifications 
relative to the membership criteria and professional qualifications 
criteria listed above;
    (5) letters of recommendation are accepted, but not required; and
    (6) 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 diverse in terms of points of view 
represented and the committee's capabilities. Appointments to this 
Board 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 Board and 
appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership. 
An ethics review is conducted for each selected nominee. An OGE Form 
450, Confidential Financial Disclosure, is required annually for all 
Board Members.

    Dated: February 27, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-04330 Filed 3-1-23; 8:45 am]
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