Notice2022-11549
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee
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Published
May 31, 2022
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Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as members of the Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as "the VRHAC").
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 104 (Tuesday, May 31, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32509-32510]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-11549]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans Rural
Health Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice of solicitation for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health
Administration (VHA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as members of the Veterans Rural Health
Advisory Committee (hereinafter referred to as ``the VRHAC'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by
July 1, 2022, no later than 4:00 p.m. EST. Packages received after this
time will not be considered for the current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be emailed to Ms. Judy Bowie,
Committee Manager at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#2e645b4a57006c4159474b6e584f00494158"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="357f40514c1b775a425c507543541b525a43">[email protected]</span></a> and cc: Dr. Sheila Robinson,
Designated Federal Officer at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#b9ead1dcd0d5d897ebd6dbd0d7cad6d788f9cfd897ded6cf"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="d685beb3bfbab7f884b9b4bfb8a5b9b8e796a0b7f8b1b9a0">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
(1) Providing letters to the Secretary and Congress outlining
recommendations to improve and enhance VA's delivery of services to
rural Veterans.
(2) Meeting with VA officials, Veterans Service Organizations, and
other stakeholders to assess the Department's efforts in providing
access to health care, outreach and education services offered to rural
Veterans.
(3) Making annual site visits and holding town hall meetings with
Veterans to address their concerns.
(4) Providing management and support services for the Committee are
provided by the Office of Rural Health.
Authority: The Committee was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3121
and operates under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA) to advise the Secretary through the Under Secretary for Health
on ways to improve and enhance access to VA health care services for
Veterans residing in rural areas by reviewing current program
activities and identifying barriers to accessing care and services.
Membership Criteria and Qualifications: The VRHAC is requesting
nominations for upcoming vacancies on the Committee. The committee is
composed of 12 members, in addition to ex-officio members. As required
by statute, the members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary
from the general public, including, but not limited to:
(1) Representatives of Veterans Service Organizations; and
(2) Persons who have distinguished themselves in the public,
academic affiliation, community health care organizations and private
sector.
To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have diverse
professional and personal qualifications. We ask that nominations
include information of this type so that VA can ensure a balanced
Committee membership. Individuals appointed to the Committee by the
Secretary shall be invited to serve a 3-year term. The Secretary may
reappoint a member for an additional term of service. In accordance
with Federal Travel Regulation, Committee members will receive travel
expenses and a per diem allowance for any travel made in association
with duties as members of the Committee and within Federal travel
guidelines. Self- nominations are acceptable. Any letters of nomination
from organizations or other individuals should accompany the package
when it is submitted. Non-Veterans are also eligible for nomination.
Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be typed
(one nomination per nominator). Nomination package must include:
<a href="https://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/docs/VRHAC-Application-Form_7-31-18.pdf">https://www.ruralhealth.va.gov/docs/VRHAC-Application-Form_7-31-18.pdf</a>.
(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 willingness to serve as a member of the Committee.
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(2) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing
address, telephone numbers, and email address.
(3) The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae.
(4) Letters of recommendation are accepted.
(5) 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 balanced in terms of points of view
represented and the committee's function. Appointments to this
Committee shall be made without discrimination based on a person's
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations
must state that the nominee appears to have no conflict of interest
that would preclude membership. An ethics review is conducted for each
selected nominee.
Dated: May 24, 2022.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Office.
[FR Doc. 2022-11549 Filed 5-27-22; 8:45 am]
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