Notice2025-08245
Solicitation of Nominations for the Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs
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Published
May 13, 2025
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Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA), Office of Tribal Government Relations (OTGR), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs ("the Committee") to represent the following Indian Health Service (IHS) Areas: Great Plains, Portland, Phoenix, Oklahoma City, Alaska, Albuquerque, Native Hawaiian, Urban Indian, and Member At-Large.
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[Federal Register Volume 90, Number 91 (Tuesday, May 13, 2025)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20355-20356]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2025-08245]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for the Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Tribal and Indian Affairs
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice of solicitation for nominations.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Public and
Intergovernmental Affairs (OPIA), Office of Tribal Government Relations
(OTGR), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered
for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Tribal and
Indian Affairs (``the Committee'') to represent the following Indian
Health Service (IHS) Areas: Great Plains, Portland, Phoenix, Oklahoma
City, Alaska, Albuquerque, Native Hawaiian, Urban Indian, and Member
At-Large.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on July 18, 2025.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages (Application, should be mailed to
the Office of Tribal Government Relations, 810 Vermont Ave. NW, Suite
915H (075), Washington, DC 20420 or emailed to:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#cabeb8a3a8aba6ada5bcafb8a4a7afa4bea9a5a4b9bfa6beabbea3a5a48abcabe4ada5bc"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="dda9afb4bfbcb1bab2abb8afb3b0b8b3a9beb2b3aea8b1a9bca9b4b2b39dabbcf3bab2ab">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Veronica Duncan
(<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#3e685b4c5150575d5f107a4b505d5f507e485f10595148"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="520437203d3c3b31337c16273c31333c1224337c353d24">[email protected]</span></a>), Office of Tribal Government Relations, 810
Vermont Ave. NW, Ste 915H (075), Washington, DC 20420. A copy of the
Committee charter can be obtained by contacting Veronica Duncan at 202-
905-7294 or accessing the website managed by OTGR at: <a href="https://www.va.gov/TRIBALGOVERNMENT/index.asp">https://www.va.gov/TRIBALGOVERNMENT/index.asp</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
(1) Identify for the Department evolving issues of relevance to
Indian tribes, tribal organizations and Native American Veterans
relating to programs and services of the Department;
(2) Propose clarifications, recommendations and solutions to
address issues raised at tribal, regional and national levels,
especially regarding any tribal consultation reports;
(3) Provide a forum for Indian tribes, tribal organizations, urban
Indian organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations and the Department
to discuss issues and proposals for changes to Department regulations,
policies and procedures;
(4) Identify priorities and provide advice on appropriate
strategies for tribal consultation and urban Indian organizations
conferring on issues at the tribal, regional, or national levels;
(5) Ensure that pertinent issues are brought to the attention of
Indian tribes, tribal organizations, urban Indian organizations and
Native Hawaiian organizations in a timely manner, so that feedback can
be obtained;
(6) Encourage the Secretary to work with other Federal agencies and
Congress so that Native American Veterans are not denied the full
benefit of their status as both Native Americans and Veterans;
(7) Highlight contributions of Native American Veterans in the
Armed Forces;
(8) Make recommendations on the consultation policy of the
Department on tribal matters;
(9) Support a process to develop an urban Indian organization
confer policy to ensure the Secretary confers, to the maximum extent
practicable, with urban Indian organizations; and
(10) With the Secretary's written approval, conduct other duties as
recommended by the Committee.
Authority: The Committee was established in accordance with section
7002 of Public Law 116-315 (H.R.7105--Johnny Isakson and David P. Roe,
M.D. Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act of 2020). In
accordance with Public Law 116-315, the Committee provides advice and
guidance to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on all matters relating
to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, Native Hawaiian organizations,
and Native American Veterans. The Committee serves in an advisory
capacity, making recommendations to the Secretary on ways the
Department can improve the programs and services of the Department to
better serve Native American Veterans.
Membership Criteria: OTGR is requesting nominations for the current
and/or upcoming vacancies on the Committee. The Committee is composed
of 15 voting members. As required by statute, the members of the
Committee are appointed by the Secretary from the general public,
including:
(1) At least one member of each of the 12 IHS service areas is
represented in the membership of the Committee nominated by Indian
tribes or tribal organization.
(2) At least one member of the Committee represents the Native
Hawaiian Veteran community nominated by a Native Hawaiian Organization.
(3) At least one member of the Committee represents urban Indian
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organizations nominated by a national urban Indian organization.
(4) Not fewer than half of the members are Veterans, unless the
Secretary determines that an insufficient number of qualified Veterans
were nominated.
(5) No member of the Committee may be an employee of the Federal
Government.
In accordance with Public Law 116-315, the Secretary determines the
number and terms of service for members of the Committee, which are
appointed by the Secretary, except that a term of service of any such
member may not exceed a term of two years. Additionally, a member may
be reappointed for one additional term at the Secretary's discretion.
Professional Qualifications: In addition to the criteria above, VA
seeks--
(1) Professional and personal qualifications relevant to the
functions and tasks to be performed by the committee;
(2) Experience in military service and military deployments (please
identify your Branch of Service and Rank);
(3) Current work with Veterans;
(4) Committee subject matter expertise; and
(5) Experience working in large and complex organizations.
Requirements for Nomination Submission
Nominations should be typewritten (one nomination per nominator).
Nomination package should include: (1) a letter of nomination by an
Indian tribe or tribal organization 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 a willingness to serve as a
member of the Committee; (2) the nominee's contact information,
including name, mailing address, telephone number(s), and email
address; (3) the nominee's curriculum vitae or resume, not to exceed
five pages and (4) a summary of the nominee's experience and
qualification relative to the professional qualifications criteria
listed above. `The individual selected for appointment to the Committee
shall be invited to serve a two-year term. All members will receive
travel expenses and a per diem allowance in accordance with the Federal
Travel Regulations for any travel made in connection with their duties
as members of the Committee.
The Department strives to fairly balance committee membership
through consideration of points of view represented and functions to be
performed by the advisory committee, consistent with section
1004(b)(2), title 5, U.S.C., and the FACA Final Rule, section 102-3.60,
title 41, CFR 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: May 6, 2025.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2025-08245 Filed 5-12-25; 8:45 am]
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