[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 108 (Friday, June 5, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 32206-32207]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-13744]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory 
Committee on Prosthetics and Special-Disabilities Programs

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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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 a member of the Advisory Committee on 
Prosthetics and Special-Disabilities Programs (herein-after in this 
section referred to as ``the Committee''). The Committee was 
established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 543 to advise the Secretary of VA on 
administration of Department's prosthetic and special-disabilities 
programs, coordination of VA and non-VA programs to develop and test 
prosthetic devices, and coordination of the informational exchange 
regarding development and testing of prosthetic devices. The Committee 
will consult with the Secretary on adequate funding and the treatment 
capacity for those programs.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no 
later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 3, 2015.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to the Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services (10P4R), 810 
Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20420, or faxed to (202) 495-5473. 
Note: This is not a toll-free fax line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Larry N. Long, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Office of Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services 
(10P4R), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, telephone (202) 
461-7354. A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current 
membership can be obtained by contacting Mr. Long.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Prosthetics and

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Special-Disabilities Programs was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 543 
to advise the Secretary on VA's prosthetic programs designed to provide 
state-of-the-art prosthetics and the associated rehabilitation 
research, development and evaluation of such technology. The Committee 
will also advise the Secretary on special-disability programs (as 
directed by 38 U.S.C. 543) which are defined as any program 
administered by the Secretary to serve Veterans with spinal cord 
injury, blindness or vision impairment, loss of or loss of use of 
extremities, deafness or hearing impairment, or other serious 
incapacities in terms of daily life functions. The Veterans' Health 
Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996 requires VA to consult with the 
Committee concerning VA's effort to maintain capacity to provide for 
the specialized treatment and rehabilitative needs of disabled Veterans 
within distinct programs or facilities of the Department.
    VHA is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the 
Committee. The Committee is currently composed of 12 members. The 
members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary of Veteran 
Affairs from the general public, including but not limited to:
    (1) Veterans or other individuals who are recognized authorities in 
fields pertinent to the needs of Veterans;
    (2) Veterans who have experience in a military theater of 
operations;
    (3) Recently separated Veterans.
    The Secretary shall determine the number, terms of service, and pay 
and allowances of members of the Committee appointed by the Secretary, 
except that a term of service of any such member may not exceed four 
years. The Secretary may reappoint any such member for additional terms 
of service.
    To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have 
diverse professional and personal qualifications, including but not 
limited to prior military experience and military deployments, 
experience working with Veterans and in large and complex 
organizations, and subject matter expertise in the subject areas 
described above. 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 the 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; 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 selected for appointment to 
the Committee shall be invited to serve a two-year term. Committee 
members will receive a stipend for attending Committee meetings, 
including per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses incurred, 
subject to Federal travel regulations. The Department makes every 
effort to ensure that the membership of VA federal advisory committees 
is fairly balanced in terms of points of view represented and the 
committee's function. Appointments to this Committee shall be made 
without discrimination because of a person's race, color, religion, 
sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, 
disability, or genetic information. 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: June 2, 2015.
Rebecca Schiller,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-13744 Filed 6-4-15; 8:45 am]
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