Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans, 61592-61593 [2024-16793]

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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:29 Jul 30, 2024 Jkt 262001 for membership on the Advisory Committee on Women Veterans (‘‘the Committee’’) for the 2024 membership cycle. DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by August 12, 2024, 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 Advisory Committee Management Office at vaadvisorycmte@va.gov with subject line: Nomination to Women Veterans. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shannon Middleton, Assistant Designated Federal Officer, Center for Women Veterans, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, (00W), Washington, DC 20420, telephone 202–461–6194. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the Committee provides a Congressionallymandated report to the Secretary each year, which includes: (1) An assessment of the needs of women Veterans with respect to compensation, health care, rehabilitation, outreach, and other benefits and programs administered by VA; (2) A review of the programs and activities of VA designed to meet such needs; (3) An assessment of the effects of intimate partner violence on women Veterans; and (4) Recommendations (including recommendations for administrative and legislative action) as the Committee considers appropriate. The Committee reports to the Secretary, through the Director of the Center for Women Veterans. Authority: The Committee is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 542, to provide advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) on: the administration of VA’s benefits and services (health care, rehabilitation benefits, compensation, outreach, and other relevant programs) for women Veterans; reports and studies pertaining to women Veterans; and the needs of women Veterans. In accordance with the statute and the Committee’s current charter, the majority of the membership shall consist of 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 Committee members serve. A term of service for any member PO 00000 Frm 00196 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 may not exceed three (3) 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 comprised of 12 members. By statute, the Committee consists of members appointed by the Secretary from the general public, including: representatives of women Veterans; individuals who are recognized authorities in fields pertinent to the needs of women Veterans, including the gender specific health-care needs of women Veterans; representatives of both female and male Veterans with serviceconnected disabilities, including at least one female Veteran with a serviceconnected disability and at least one male Veteran with a service-connected disability; and women Veterans who are recently separated from service in the Armed Forces. Non-Veterans are also eligible for nomination. 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 recent charter and a list of the current membership can be found at www.va.gov/ADVISORY/ or www.va.gov/womenvet/. In accordance with 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-boards-and-commissions. Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nomination packages 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 nominee’s interest in serving on the Committee and contributions she/he can make to the Committee’s work; any relevant Veterans’ service activities she/he is currently engaged in; and 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 your race, national origin, disability status, E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1 Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 147 / Wednesday, July 31, 2024 / Notices minority Veteran status, or any other factors that may give you a diverse perspective on women Veterans matters. 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 women Veterans’ 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. If you are submitting a package on behalf of an individual, it must include all of the required components and complete contact information. Do not submit a package without the nominee’s consent or awareness. 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/ minority representation, professional expertise, war era service, gender, former enlisted or officer status, branch of service, for example). 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 women Veterans. Dated: July 25, 2024. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. 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For interested parties who cannot attend in person, this meeting will also be available by videoconference by connecting to Webex at the following URLs: August 20, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET): https:// veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mf 8041252f79288e6e3dae062aa7d856c or join by phone: 1–833–558–0712 Toll-free; meeting number (access code): 2828 129 4501. Meeting password: GWVET1991! August 21, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (ET): https:// veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m6a2 eeeff9e182753391e8f5dbc0a3571 or join by phone: 1–833–558–0712 Tollfree; meeting number (access code): 2824 038 6205. Meeting password: GWVETS1991! 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Public comment speakers are requested to submit a 1–2-page summary of their comments for inclusion in the official meeting record. Written comments will also be accepted for the record. Members of the public who have confirmed public speaker registrations will be allowed to provide public comment first followed by nonregistered speakers time permitting. Each public comment speaker will be held to a 5-minute time limit. Individuals wishing to seek additional information should contact Dr. Karen Block, Designated Federal Officer, at Karen.Block@va.gov. Dated: July 26, 2024. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–16829 Filed 7–30–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\31JYN1.SGM 31JYN1

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Advisory 
Committee on Women Veterans

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations 
of qualified candidates to be considered for membership on the Advisory 
Committee on Women Veterans (``the Committee'') for the 2024 membership 
cycle.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by 
August 12, 2024, 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 Advisory 
Committee Management Office at [email protected] with subject line: 
Nomination to Women Veterans.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Shannon Middleton, Assistant 
Designated Federal Officer, Center for Women Veterans, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, (00W), Washington, DC 20420, 
telephone 202-461-6194.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the 
Committee provides a Congressionally-mandated report to the Secretary 
each year, which includes:
    (1) An assessment of the needs of women Veterans with respect to 
compensation, health care, rehabilitation, outreach, and other benefits 
and programs administered by VA;
    (2) A review of the programs and activities of VA designed to meet 
such needs;
    (3) An assessment of the effects of intimate partner violence on 
women Veterans; and
    (4) Recommendations (including recommendations for administrative 
and legislative action) as the Committee considers appropriate. The 
Committee reports to the Secretary, through the Director of the Center 
for Women Veterans.
    Authority: The Committee is authorized by 38 U.S.C. 542, to provide 
advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) on: the 
administration of VA's benefits and services (health care, 
rehabilitation benefits, compensation, outreach, and other relevant 
programs) for women Veterans; reports and studies pertaining to women 
Veterans; and the needs of women Veterans. In accordance with the 
statute and the Committee's current charter, the majority of the 
membership shall consist of 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 Committee members serve. A term of service for any 
member may not exceed three (3) 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 comprised of 12 
members. By statute, the Committee consists of members appointed by the 
Secretary from the general public, including: representatives of women 
Veterans; individuals who are recognized authorities in fields 
pertinent to the needs of women Veterans, including the gender specific 
health-care needs of women Veterans; representatives of both female and 
male Veterans with service-connected disabilities, including at least 
one female Veteran with a service-connected disability and at least one 
male Veteran with a service-connected disability; and women Veterans 
who are recently separated from service in the Armed Forces. Non-
Veterans are also eligible for nomination.
    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 recent charter and a 
list of the current membership can be found at www.va.gov/ADVISORY/ or 
www.va.gov/womenvet/.
    In accordance with 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-boards-and-commissions.
    Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nomination packages 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 nominee's interest in serving on the 
Committee and contributions she/he can make to the Committee's work; 
any relevant Veterans' service activities she/he is currently engaged 
in; and 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 your race, 
national origin, disability status,

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minority Veteran status, or any other factors that may give you a 
diverse perspective on women Veterans matters. 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 women Veterans' 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. If you are submitting a 
package on behalf of an individual, it must include all of the required 
components and complete contact information. Do not submit a package 
without the nominee's consent or awareness.
    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/minority representation, professional 
expertise, war era service, gender, former enlisted or officer status, 
branch of service, for example). 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 women Veterans.

    Dated: July 25, 2024.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-16793 Filed 7-30-24; 8:45 am]
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