Notice2024-28050
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Veterans' Rural Health Advisory Committee
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Published
November 29, 2024
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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 89, Number 230 (Friday, November 29, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Page 94883]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-28050]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination 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
January 21, 2025, no later than 4 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 emailed to Mr. Paul
Boucher, Committee Manager at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d9a9b8acb5f7bbb6acbab1bcab99afb8f7beb6af"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="05756470692b676a70666d60774573642b626a73">[email protected]</span></a> and cc: Dr. Peter
Kaboli, Designated Federal Officer at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#1f6f7a6b7a6d31747e7d7073765f697e31787069"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="becedbcadbcc90d5dfdcd1d2d7fec8df90d9d1c8">[email protected]</span></a>.
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 responsibilities include, but are not limited to,
(1) Providing a letter to the Secretary and congress outlining
recommendations to improve and enhance VA's delivery of services to
rural Veterans.
(2) Meeting with VA officials, Veteran Service Organizations, and
other stakeholders to assess the Department's efforts in providing
access to healthcare, outreach and education services offered to rural
Veterans.
(3) Making annual site visits and holding town hall meetings with
Veterans to address their concerns.
Management and support services for the Committee are provided by
the Office of Rural Health (ORH).
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: 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.
(2) Persons who have distinguished themselves in the public,
academic affiliation, community healthcare organizations, and private
sector.
(3) Ex-officio members of the Committee may include one
representative from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Indian Health Service, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy,
Department of Defense, and the Department of Agriculture.
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 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.
Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be typed
(one nomination per nominator). Nomination package should 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.
(2) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing
address, telephone numbers, and email address.
(3) The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae. the nominee's
curriculum vitae.
(4) A summary of the nominee's experience and qualifications
relative to the membership considerations described above.
(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: November 25, 2024.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-28050 Filed 11-27-24; 8:45 am]
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