[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 56 (Wednesday, March 23, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16557-16558]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-06170]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory 
Committee on Homeless Veterans

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice of solicitation for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations 
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the 
Advisory Committee on Homeless Veterans (ACHV) (hereinafter in this 
section referred to as ``the Committee'').

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no 
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on April 8, 2022.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be emailed to [email protected]. Please 
write Nomination for ACHV Membership in the subject line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Anthony Love, Designated Federal 
Officer, ACHV; VHA Homeless Programs Office at [email protected] or 202-461-
1902. A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current 
membership can also be obtained by contacting [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Committee was established to provide 
advice to the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) on 
benefits and services provided to homeless Veterans by VA. In providing 
advice to the Secretary and making recommendations on improved services 
for homeless Veterans, the Committee carries out the duties set forth 
in 38 U.S.C. 2066 to operate under the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, as amended 5 U.S.C. App. 2. Public Law 115-251 
Section 147 extended the Committee's statutory authority to September 
30, 2022.
    Membership Criteria and Qualifications: The Veterans Health 
Administration (VHA) is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies 
on the Committee. The Committee is comprised of not more than 15 
members. Several members may be regular Government employees, but the 
majority of the Committee's membership shall consist of non-Federal 
employees, appointed by the Secretary from the general public, serving 
as Special Government employees.
    The expertise required of Committee membership includes, but is not 
limited to:

a. Veterans Service Organizations
b. Advocates of homeless Veterans
c. Community-based providers of services to homeless individuals
d. Previously homeless Veterans
e. State Veterans Affairs Officials
f. Experts in the treatment of individuals with mental illness
g. Experts in the treatment of substance use disorders
h. Experts in the development of permanent housing alternatives for 
lower income populations
i. Experts in vocational rehabilitation
j. Such other organizations or groups as the Secretary considers 
appropriate
k. Experts with program or policy experience in homelessness (not

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required, but may be expertise that SECVA considers appropriate)

    Membership Requirements: The Committee meets at least twice 
annually. Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall 
be invited to serve a two to three year term. The Secretary may 
reappoint Committee members for an additional term of service. 
Committee members will receive per diem and reimbursement for eligible 
travel expenses incurred. Self-nominations and nominations of non-
Veterans will be accepted. Any letters of nomination from organizations 
or other individuals should accompany the package when it is submitted.
    To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have 
diverse professional and personal qualifications including but not 
limited to subject matter experts in the areas described above. We ask 
that nominations include any relevant experience information so that VA 
can ensure diverse Committee membership.
    Requirements for Nomination Submission:
    Nominations must be typed (12-point font) and 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 willing 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 resume or curriculum vitae that is no more than 
three pages in length.
    The resume should show professional work experience, and Veterans 
service involvement, and
    (4) A one-page cover letter. The cover letter must summarize:
    a. The nominee's interest in serving on the committee and 
contributions she/he can make to the work of the committee;
    b. any relevant Veterans service activities she/he is currently 
engaged in;
    c. the military branch affiliations and timeframe of military 
service (if applicable);
    d. information about the nominee's personal and professional 
qualifications and background that would give her/him a diverse 
perspective on Veterans' matters; and
    e. a statement confirming that she/he is not a Federally registered 
lobbyist.
    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of 
VA Federal Advisory Committees are diverse in terms of points of view 
represented and the committee's capabilities. Appointments to this 
Committee shall be made without discrimination because of a person's 
race, color, religion, sex, 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. The Committee is authorized by statue, 38 U.S.C. 
2066, to operate under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee 
Act, as amended 5 U.S.C. Appendix 2. Public Law 115-251 Section 147 
extended the Committee's statutory authority to September 30, 2022.

    Dated: March 18, 2022.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-06170 Filed 3-22-22; 8:45 am]
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