[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 210 (Tuesday, November 1, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Pages 65853-65854]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-23755]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


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

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 
no later than 4 p.m. EST on December 6, 2022. Packages received after 
this time will not be considered for the current membership cycle.

ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be emailed to 
[email protected] or faxed to (202) 725-5122.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mrs. Latrese Thompson at 202-461-9773. 
A copy of Committee charter and list of the current membership can be 
obtained by contacting Mrs. Thompson.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Duties and Responsibilities: 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.
    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. Committee members shall be appointed by the Secretary from 
the general public and shall serve for terms to be determined by the 
Secretary not to exceed three years.
    Membership Criteria and Qualification: VACOR is requesting 
nominations for the upcoming vacancies on the Committee. The Committee 
is composed of up to twelve members and several ex-officio members. 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.
    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.
    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 or resume; and
    (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.
    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.
    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of 
VA Federal advisory committees is balanced

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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: October 27, 2022.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2022-23755 Filed 10-31-22; 8:45 am]
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