[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 217 (Tuesday, November 10, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69782-69783]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-28542]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the VA Geriatrics 
and Gerontology Advisory Committee

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominees to 
be considered for membership on the VA Geriatrics and Gerontology 
Advisory Committee (Committee).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    The VA Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee (Committee) is 
authorized by statute, title 38 U.S.C. 7315, to: (1) Advise the 
Secretary on all matters pertaining to geriatrics and gerontology; (2) 
assess (through an evaluation process that includes a site visit 
conducted no later than 3 years after its establishment) each new VA 
Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), on its 
ability to achieve its established mission; (3) assess the capability 
of VA to provide high-quality geriatric, extended, and other health 
care services to eligible Veterans, taking into consideration the 
likely demand for such services from such Veterans; (4) assess the 
current and projected needs of eligible Veterans for geriatric, 
extended care, and other health care services from VA and its 
activities and plans designed to meet such needs; and (5) perform such 
additional functions as the Secretary or

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Under Secretary for Health may direct. The Committee provides, not 
later than December 1 of each year, an annual report summarizing its 
activities for the preceding year. The Committee reports to the 
Secretary through the Under Secretary for Health.
    In accordance with the statute, the members of the Committee are 
non-Federal employees appointed by the Secretary from the general 
public, and should have demonstrated interest and expertise in 
research, education, and clinical activities related to aging. Members 
serve as Special Government Employees. The Committee meets at least 
once annually. Subgroups of the Committee, consisting of the Chair and 
at least two other self-selected members and staff, conduct up to a 
total of five site visits each year to new and existing GRECCs and the 
VA medical centers that host them. In accordance with Federal Travel 
Regulations, VA will cover travel expenses--to include per diem--for 
all members of the Committee, for any travel associated with official 
Committee duties.
    The Secretary appoints each Committee member for a period of up to 
4 years. The Secretary may reappoint each member for one additional 
term. A term of service for any member may not exceed 8 years. Self-
nominations and nominations of Veterans and non-Veterans will be 
accepted. In accordance with OMB guidance, federally-registered 
lobbyists may not serve on Federal advisory committees in their 
individual capacity. Additional information regarding this issue can be 
found at: www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/revised-guidance-on-appointment-of-lobbyists-to-federal-advisory-committees-boards-and-commissions.
    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of 
its advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points of view 
represented. The Department also strives for balanced membership 
regarding regional representation, race/ethnicity representation, 
professional expertise, war era service, gender, former enlisted or 
officer status, and branch of service. Other considerations include 
longevity of military service, ability to handle complex issues, and 
ability to contribute to the assessment of health care and benefits 
needs of aging Veterans.

Nomination Package Requirements

    Nomination packages must be typed (12 point font) and include: (1) 
A cover letter from the nominee, and (2) a current resume that is no 
more than four pages in length. The cover letter must summarize: The 
nominees' interest in serving on the committee and contributions she/he 
can make to the work of the committee; expertise in aging-related 
research, clinical care, and education; the military branch affiliation 
and timeframe of military service, if any; and any relevant Veterans 
service activities s/he is currently engaged in. Finally, please 
include in the cover letter the nominee's complete contact information 
(name, address, email address, and phone number); and a statement 
confirming that s/he is not a Federal employee or a Federally-
registered lobbyist. The resume should show professional work 
experience. Any letters of nomination from organizations or other 
individuals should accompany the package when it is submitted.
    Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by 
November 30, 2015, no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. All 
nomination packages should be sent to: Ms. Marcia Holt-Delaney, 
Veterans Health Administration (10P4G), Department of Veterans Affairs, 
810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 20420.
    For additional information, including a copy of the Committee's 
most recent charter and a list of the current membership, contact Dr. 
Kenneth Shay, Designated Federal Officer for the Committee, at 
[email protected] or by phone at (734) 222-4325 (Note: This is not a 
toll-free number.) The nomination package should be submitted to Dr. 
Shay at the email address above; or faxed to Ms. Holt-Delaney at (202) 
461-6769. NOTE: Social Security numbers or military Service Numbers 
should not be included in the package.

    Dated: November 5, 2015.
Rebecca Schiller,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-28542 Filed 11-9-15; 8:45 am]
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