[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 51 (Monday, March 16, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Page 15039]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-05325]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Veterans' 
Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits 
Administration (VBA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to 
be considered for appointment as members of the Veterans' Advisory 
Committee on Rehabilitation (hereinafter referred to as ``the 
Committee'').

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by 
April 30, 2020, 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 nomination packages should be sent to the Veterans 
Benefits Administration (28), Department of Veterans Affairs, 1800 G. 
Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, or emailed (recommended) to 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the 
Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to, submit to 
the Secretary an annual report on the rehabilitation programs and 
activities of the VA.
    VBA is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the 
Committee. Members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary from 
the general public, including but not limited to:
    (1) Veterans with service-connected disabilities;
    (2) Persons who have distinguished themselves in the public and 
private sectors in the fields of rehabilitation medicine, vocational 
guidance, vocational rehabilitation, and employment and training 
programs
    (3) Ex officio members of the Committee shall include one 
representative from the Veterans Health Administration and one from the 
Veterans Benefits Administration; one representative each from the 
Rehabilitation Services Administration of the Department of Education, 
and the National Institute for Handicapped Research of the Department 
of Education; and one representative of the Assistant Secretary for 
Veterans' Employment and Training of the Department of Labor.
    Authority: The Committee was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 
3121, to advise the Secretary of VA with respect to the administration 
of Veterans' rehabilitation programs. Nominations of qualified 
candidates are being sought to fill upcoming vacancies on the 
Committee.
    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: (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 curriculum vitae; (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.
    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: March 11, 2020.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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