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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
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Advisory Committee on Tribal and
Indian Affairs, Notice of Meeting
The Department of Veterans Affairs
(VA) gives notice under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch.
10., that the Advisory Committee on
Tribal and Indian Affairs will meet on
February 27, 28 and 29, 2023 at the
Choctaw Nation Headquarters, 1802
Chukaa Hina Drive, Durant, OK 74701.
The meeting sessions will begin, and
end as follows:
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February 27,
2024.
February 28,
2024.
February 29,
2024.
Times
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.—central standard time (CST).
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST.
8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CST.
The meeting sessions will be open to
the public.
The purpose of the Committee is to
advise the Secretary on all matters
relating to Indian tribes, tribal
organizations, Native Hawaiian
organizations, and Native American
Veterans. This includes advising the
Secretary on the administration of
healthcare services and benefits to
American Indian/Alaska Natives (AI/
AN) and Native Hawaiian Veterans;
thereby assessing those needs and
whether VA is meeting them.
On February 27, 2024, the agenda will
include opening remarks from the Chief
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of the Choctaw Nation, Committee
Chair, Executive Sponsor, and other VA
officials. There will be a recap of prior
the Committee’s recommendations and
follow-up from the agency, including
updates regarding the co-pay exemption
implementation for American Indian/
Alaska Natives; cultural healers/natural
helpers; cultural awareness training;
VA/Indian Health Service (IHS)
Memorandum Of Understanding
Implementation Plan and suicide
prevention. Further updates include
Section 403 of the Mission Act on
establishing VA’s authority to establish
medical residency in covered facilities
to include non-VA facilities, such as
IHS facilities or facilities operated by
Indian tribes or tribal organizations. The
Committee will tour the Choctaw Nation
Healthcare Center/Oklahoma State
University Residency Clinic.
On February 28, 2024, the agenda will
include updates on Native American
Direct Loan Program; Homeless
Programs; Choctaw Nation Behavioral
Health/VA Staff Sergeant Fox Grant for
the suicide prevention, family
counseling, women’s domestic violence
program; Tribal Veteran Service Officer
Representation Expansion Project;
Reimbursement Agreement Program/
Tribal Health Programs/Purchase
Referred Care expansion; Claims Clinic
Events in Indian Country; and VA Office
of Connected Care. The Committee will
tour the VA Community Based
Outpatient Clinic in Bonham, Texas.
On February 29, 2024, the meeting
will start at 8 a.m. Public comment will
be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The meetings are open to the public
to attend in person and will be
recorded. Individuals who wish to
speak during the public comment
session are invited to submit a 1–2-page
summary of their comments no later
than February 21, 2024, for inclusion in
the official meeting record. Members of
the public may also submit written
statements for the Committee’s review
to Peter Vicaire, at Peter.Vicaire@va.gov.
Any member of the public seeking
additional information should contact
Peter Vicaire at the email address above
or by calling 612–558–7744.
Dated: January 31, 2024.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for
Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Cemeteries and
Memorials
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), National Cemetery
Administration (NCA), is seeking
nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as a
member of the Advisory Committee on
Cemeteries and Memorials (herein-after
in this section referred to as ‘‘the
Committee’’).
SUMMARY:
Nominations of qualified
candidates are being sought to fill
upcoming vacancies on the Committee.
Nominations for membership on the
Committee must be received no later
than 5 p.m. EST on March 29, 2024.
DATES:
All nominations should be
emailed to vaadvisorycmte@va.gov.
Please write Nomination for Cemeteries
and Memorials Membership in the
subject line.
ADDRESSES:
Ms.
Faith Hopkins, National Cemetery
Administration, via email at
faith.hopkins@va.gov or (202) 603–4499.
A copy of the Committee charter and list
of the current membership can be
obtained by contacting Ms. Hopkins or
by accessing the website managed by
NCA at: https://www.cem.va.gov/cem/
about/advisory_committee.asp.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
In
carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include:
(1) Advising the Secretary on VA’s
administration of burial benefits and the
selection of cemetery sites, the erection
of appropriate memorials, and the
adequacy of Federal burial benefits;
(2) Providing to the Secretary and
Congress periodic reports outlining
recommendations, concerns, and
observations on VA’s delivery of these
benefits and services to Veterans;
(3) Meeting with VA officials, Veteran
Service Organizations, and other
stakeholders to assess the Department’s
efforts in providing burial benefits and
outreach on these benefits to Veterans
and their dependents;
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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(4) Undertaking assignments to
conduct research and assess existing
burial and memorial programs; to
examine potential revisions or
expansion of burial and memorial
programs and services; and to provide
advice and recommendations to the
Secretary based on this research.
Authority: The Committee is
authorized by 38 U.S.C. 2401 to provide
advice to the Secretary of VA with
respect to the administration of VA
national cemeteries, soldiers’ lots and
plots, which are the responsibility of the
Secretary, the erection of appropriate
memorials and the adequacy of Federal
burial benefits. The Secretary shall
determine the number, terms of service,
and pay and allowances of members of
the Committee appointed by the
Secretary, except that a term of service
of any such member may not exceed
three years. The Secretary may
reappoint any such member for
additional terms of service.
Membership Criteria and
Qualification: NCA is requesting
nominations for upcoming vacancies on
the Committee. The Committee is
composed of up to twelve members and
several ex-officio members.
The members of the Committee are
appointed by the Secretary of Veteran
Affairs from the general public,
including but not limited to:
(1) Veterans or other individuals who
are recognized authorities in fields
pertinent to the needs of Veterans;
(2) Veterans who have experience in
a military theater of operations;
(3) Recently separated service
members;
(4) Officials from Government, nonGovernment organizations (NGOs) and
industry partners in the provision of
memorial benefits and services, and
outreach information to VA
beneficiaries.
To the extent possible, the Secretary
seeks members who have diverse
professional and personal qualifications,
including but not limited to prior
military experience and military
deployments, experience working with
Veterans, and experience in large and
complex organizations, and subject
matter expertise in the areas described
above. We ask that nominations include
information of this type so that VA can
ensure diverse Committee membership.
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),
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and a statement from the nominee
indicating the 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;
and
(4) A summary of the nominee’s
experience and qualifications relative to
the membership considerations
described above.
Individuals selected for appointment
to the Committee shall be invited to
serve a two-year term. Committee
members will receive a stipend for
attending Committee meetings,
including per diem and reimbursement
for travel expenses incurred.
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 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. An
ethics review is conducted for each
selected nominee.
Dated: January 31, 2024.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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[OMB Control No. 2900–0319]
Agency Information Collection
Activity: Fiduciary Agreement
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
Veterans Benefits
Administration, Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), is announcing an
opportunity for public comment on the
proposed collection of certain
information by the agency. Under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of
1995, Federal agencies are required to
publish notice in the Federal Register
concerning each proposed collection of
information, including each proposed
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revision of a currently approved
collection, and allow 60 days for public
comment in response to the notice.
DATES: Written comments and
recommendations on the proposed
collection of information should be
received on or before April 8, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments
on the collection of information through
Federal Docket Management System
(FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to
Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits
Administration (20M33), Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue
NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to
nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to
‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0319’’ in any
correspondence. During the comment
period, comments may be viewed online
through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise
and Integration, Data Governance
Analytics (008), 810 Vermont Ave. NW,
Washington, DC 20420, (202) 266–4688
or email maribel.aponte@va.gov.
Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No.
2900–0319’’ in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the
PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must
obtain approval from the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for each
collection of information they conduct
or sponsor. This request for comment is
being made pursuant to section
3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA.
With respect to the following
collection of information, VBA invites
comments on: (1) whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of VBA’s
functions, including whether the
information will have practical utility;
(2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the
burden of the proposed collection of
information; (3) ways to enhance the
quality, utility, and clarity of the
information to be collected; and (4)
ways to minimize the burden of the
collection of information on
respondents, including through the use
of automated collection techniques or
the use of other forms of information
technology.
Authority: 38 U.S.C 5502.
Title: Fiduciary Agreement.
OMB Control Number: 2900–0319.
Type of Review: Revision of a
currently approved collection.
Abstract: VA Form 21P–4703 is
primarily used as a legal contract
between the VA and a Federal fiduciary.
The form outlines the roles and
responsibilities of the fiduciary
concerning the use of VA funds.
Without this agreement, disbursement
of funds to the fiduciary would not be
possible. This is a revision of a currently
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery
Administration (NCA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on
Cemeteries and Memorials (herein-after in this section referred to as
``the Committee'').
DATES: Nominations of qualified candidates are being sought to fill
upcoming vacancies on the Committee. Nominations for membership on the
Committee must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST on March 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be emailed to [email protected].
Please write Nomination for Cemeteries and Memorials Membership in the
subject line.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Faith Hopkins, National Cemetery
Administration, via email at [email protected] or (202) 603-4499. A
copy of the Committee charter and list of the current membership can be
obtained by contacting Ms. Hopkins or by accessing the website managed
by NCA at: https://www.cem.va.gov/cem/about/advisory_committee.asp.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include:
(1) Advising the Secretary on VA's administration of burial
benefits and the selection of cemetery sites, the erection of
appropriate memorials, and the adequacy of Federal burial benefits;
(2) Providing to the Secretary and Congress periodic reports
outlining recommendations, concerns, and observations on VA's delivery
of these benefits and services to Veterans;
(3) Meeting with VA officials, Veteran Service Organizations, and
other stakeholders to assess the Department's efforts in providing
burial benefits and outreach on these benefits to Veterans and their
dependents;
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(4) Undertaking assignments to conduct research and assess existing
burial and memorial programs; to examine potential revisions or
expansion of burial and memorial programs and services; and to provide
advice and recommendations to the Secretary based on this research.
Authority: The Committee is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 2401 to provide
advice to the Secretary of VA with respect to the administration of VA
national cemeteries, soldiers' lots and plots, which are the
responsibility of the Secretary, the erection of appropriate memorials
and the adequacy of Federal burial benefits. The Secretary shall
determine the number, terms of service, and pay and allowances of
members of the Committee appointed by the Secretary, except that a term
of service of any such member may not exceed three years. The Secretary
may reappoint any such member for additional terms of service.
Membership Criteria and Qualification: NCA is requesting
nominations for upcoming vacancies on the Committee. The Committee is
composed of up to twelve members and several ex-officio members.
The members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary of
Veteran Affairs from the general public, including but not limited to:
(1) Veterans or other individuals who are recognized authorities in
fields pertinent to the needs of Veterans;
(2) Veterans who have experience in a military theater of
operations;
(3) Recently separated service members;
(4) Officials from Government, non-Government organizations (NGOs)
and industry partners in the provision of memorial benefits and
services, and outreach information to VA beneficiaries.
To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have
diverse professional and personal qualifications, including but not
limited to prior military experience and military deployments,
experience working with Veterans, and experience in large and complex
organizations, and subject matter expertise in the areas described
above. We ask that nominations include information of this type so that
VA can ensure diverse Committee membership.
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 the 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; and
(4) A summary of the nominee's experience and qualifications
relative to the membership considerations described above.
Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall be
invited to serve a two-year term. Committee members will receive a
stipend for attending Committee meetings, including per diem and
reimbursement for travel expenses incurred.
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
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. An ethics review is conducted for each selected
nominee.
Dated: January 31, 2024.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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