Notice2022-23755
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
November 1, 2022
Issuing agencies
Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as members of the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation (hereinafter referred to as "the Committee").
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 87 Issue 210 (Tuesday, November 1, 2022)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 210 (Tuesday, November 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65853-65854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23755]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Veterans'
Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation
ACTION: Notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as members of the Veterans' Advisory
Committee on Rehabilitation (hereinafter referred to as ``the
Committee'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by
no later than 4 p.m. EST on December 6, 2022. Packages received after
this time will not be considered for the current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be emailed to
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#396f787a766b176f7b787a76796f78177e766f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="98ced9dbd7cab6cedad9dbd7d8ced9b6dfd7ce">[email protected]</span></a> or faxed to (202) 725-5122.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Latrese Thompson at 202-461-9773.
A copy of Committee charter and list of the current membership can be
obtained by contacting Mrs. Thompson.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Duties and Responsibilities: In carrying out the duties set forth,
the Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to, submit
to the Secretary an annual report on the rehabilitation programs and
activities of the VA.
Authority: The Committee was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C.
3121, to advise the Secretary of VA with respect to the administration
of Veterans' rehabilitation programs. Nominations of qualified
candidates are being sought to fill upcoming vacancies on the
Committee. Committee members shall be appointed by the Secretary from
the general public and shall serve for terms to be determined by the
Secretary not to exceed three years.
Membership Criteria and Qualification: VACOR is requesting
nominations for the upcoming vacancies on the Committee. The Committee
is composed of up to twelve members and several ex-officio members. VBA
is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the Committee.
Members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary from the
general public, including but not limited to:
(1) Veterans with service-connected disabilities;
(2) Persons who have distinguished themselves in the public and
private sectors in the fields of rehabilitation medicine, vocational
guidance, vocational rehabilitation, and employment and training
programs;
(3) Ex-officio members of the Committee shall include one
representative from the Veterans Health Administration and one from the
Veterans Benefits Administration; one representative each from the
Rehabilitation Services Administration of the Department of Education,
and the National Institute for Handicapped Research of the Department
of Education; and one representative of the Assistant Secretary for
Veterans' Employment and Training of the Department of Labor.
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.
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 that he/she is a
U.S. citizen and is 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 or resume; and
(4) a summary of the nominee's experience and qualifications
relative to the membership considerations described above; and
(5) a statement confirming that he/she is not a federally
registered lobbyist.
Individuals appointed to the Committee by the Secretary shall be
invited to serve a three-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.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
VA Federal advisory committees is balanced
[[Page 65854]]
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: October 27, 2022.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-23755 Filed 10-31-22; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on November 1, 2022.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.