[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 181 (Monday, September 19, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 64270]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-22445]



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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Veterans' 
Advisory Committee on Education (VACOE)

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits 
Administration (VBA), Education Service is seeking nominations of 
qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of 
the Veterans' Advisory Committee on Education (VACOE). The Committee is 
authorized by statute, 38 U.S.C. 3692, and operates under the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. 
App. 2. The Committee provides advice to the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs on the administration of education and training programs, like 
the Post-9/11 GI Bill, and recommends new and improved education 
benefit programs and services for Veterans and Servicepersons, 
Reservists and Guard personnel, and for dependents of Veterans under 
chapters 30, 32, 33, 35, and 36 of title 38, and chapters 1606 of title 
10, United States Code. The Committee submits its recommendations and 
reports to the Secretary and may also submit its reports to Congress.
    The Secretary appoints Committee members and determines the length 
of terms in which Committee members may serve. A term of service for 
any member may not exceed two years. The Secretary can reappoint 
members for additional terms, but individual members cannot serve more 
than two consecutive terms. Each year, there are several vacancies on 
the Committee as members' terms expire. Education Service is seeking 
candidates who reflect the population the Committee serves.
    In accordance with the Office of Management and Budget guidance, 
federally registered lobbyists may not serve on Federal advisory 
committees in their individual capacity. Additional information 
regarding this issue can be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/revised-guidance-on-appointment-of-lobbyists-to-federal-advisory-committees-boards-and-commissions.

DATES: All nominations for membership on the Committee must be received 
by October 15, 2016, no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. 
Packages received after this time will not be considered for the 
current membership cycle.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to VACOE, Designated 
Federal Officer (DFO), Barrett Y. Bogue, Department of Veterans 
Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW., (223D), Washington, DC 20420, or emailed 
to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Mr. Barrett Y. Bogue, Designated 
Federal Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits 
Administration (223D), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, 
telephone (202) 461-9800 or email at [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee is currently comprised of 10 
members. The Committee consists of members appointed by the Secretary 
from the general public, including: Representatives of women Veterans; 
individuals who are recognized authorities in fields of education; 
representatives of Veterans with service-connected disabilities, 
including at least one female Veteran with a service-connected 
disability and at least one male Veteran with a service-connected 
disability; and Veterans who are recently separated from service in the 
Armed Forces.
    The Committee meets at least once annually, which may include a 
site visit to a military installation. 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 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. 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 education 
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. Appointments to this Committee shall be made without 
discrimination based on a person's race, color, religion, gender, 
sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.
    Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be 
typed, 12 point font (one nomination per nominator). A nomination 
package should include:
    (1) A cover letter from the nominator that clearly states the name 
and affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., 
specific attributes that qualify the nominee for service in this 
capacity), and a statement confirming that she/he is not a federally 
registered lobbyist.
    (2) a current resume that is no more than four pages in length, 
including name, mailing address, telephone numbers, and email address; 
the resume should show professional work experience, and Veterans 
service involvement, especially service that involves Veterans' 
education issues.
    (3) the nominee's curriculum vitae, any relevant Veterans service 
activities she/he is currently engaged in, the military branch 
affiliation and timeframe of military service (if applicable).
    (4) a summary of the nominee's experience and qualifications 
relative to the membership considerations described above.

    Dated: September 14, 2016.
Jelessa Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-22445 Filed 9-16-16; 8:45 am]
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