[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 96 (Wednesday, May 18, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 30330-30331]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-10669]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitations of Nominations for Appointment to the VA National 
Academic Affiliations Council

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 VA 
National Academic Affiliations Council (NAAC) (hereinafter in this 
section referred to as ``the NAAC'').

DATES: Nominations for membership on the NAAC must be received no later 
than 5:00 p.m. EST on June 1, 2022.

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

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Larissa Emory, PMP, CBP, MS, 
Designated Federal Officer (DFO), OAA, Veterans Health Administration 
(VHA) at [email protected]. A copy of the current charter and list 
of current members can also be obtained by emailing 
[email protected] or (573) 797-9137.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The NAAC was established to provide advice 
and make recommendations to the Secretary of VA on matters affecting 
partnerships between VA and its academic affiliates. In providing 
advice to the Secretary and making recommendations on matters affecting 
partnerships between VA and its academic affiliates, the NAAC carries 
out the duties set forth and to operate under the provisions of the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended 5 U.S.C. app. 2.
    Membership Criteria and Qualifications: VA is seeking nominations 
for NAAC membership. The NAAC is comprised of not more than 14 regular 
members, plus not more than 8 ex-officio Federal members. Several 
members may be regular Government employees, but most of the NAAC'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 the NAAC's membership includes, but is 
not limited to:
    (1) Individuals who are knowledgeable experts with special 
competence to evaluate and improve the partnership between VA and its 
academic affiliates.
    (2) Individuals representing academic leaders of:
    a. Health professions education institutions.
    b. Health care industry leaders.
    c. Academic and health care leaders with experience in establishing 
and sustaining academic affiliations and accredited health professions 
residency and training programs.
    (3) Individuals representing National Accrediting or Professional 
Organizations to include but not limited to Association of American 
Medical Colleges (AAMC), American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy 
(AACP), Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), 
American Psychological Association (APA), Physician Assistant Education 
Association (PAEA), and National Hispanic Medical Association (NHMA).
    Membership Requirements: The NAAC meets up to four times annually, 
typically once per quarter each fiscal year. Individuals selected for 
appointment to the NAAC shall be invited to serve an initial three-year 
term. After the initial term, the Secretary may reappoint members for 
an additional term. NAAC members will receive per diem and 
reimbursement for eligible travel expenses incurred.
    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. 
Nominations should include any relevant information to ensure diverse 
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 willingness to 
serve as a member of the NAAC.
    (2) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing 
address, telephone number(s), and email address.

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    (3) The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae that is no more than 
three pages in length.
    (4) A statement from the nominee attesting that he/she is not a 
Federal registered lobbyist.
    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of 
VA Federal Advisory Committees is diverse in terms of points of view 
represented and the committee's capabilities. Appointments to the NAAC 
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.

    Dated: May 13, 2022.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-10669 Filed 5-17-22; 8:45 am]
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