[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 106 (Friday, June 2, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 36364]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-11722]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Veterans' 
Family, Caregiver and Survivor Advisory Committee

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations 
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the 
Veterans' Family, Caregiver and Survivor Advisory Committee 
(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 June 30, 2023.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be sent electronically to the 
Veterans' Family, Caregiver and Survivor email mailbox at 
[email protected] with a subject line: Nomination to VFCSAC.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Betty Moseley Brown, Designated 
Federal Officer, Department of Veterans Affairs, 210-392-2505 or at 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Veterans' Family, Caregiver and Survivor 
Advisory Committee was established to provide advice to the Secretary 
of Veterans Affairs with respect to the administration of benefits by 
the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for services to Veterans' 
families, caregivers and survivors.
    Authority: The Committee was established by the directive of the 
Secretary of VA, in accordance with the provisions of the Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, as amended, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. The Committee 
responsibilities include providing a report to the Secretary not later 
than July 1 of each even-numbered year, which includes:
    (1) An assessment of the needs, support and services for Veterans' 
families, caregivers and/or survivors across all generations and 
service eras;
    (2) A review of the programs and activities of the Department 
designed to meet such needs;
    (3) Find and provide opportunities to further integrate Veterans' 
families, caregivers and survivors into VA's systems of care, including 
recommendations on how VA can improve and/or expand delivery of 
Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Benefits Administration and 
National Cemetery Administration services and benefits; and,
    (4) Such recommendations (including recommendations for 
administrative and legislative action) as the Committee considers 
appropriate.
    Membership Criteria and Qualifications: VA is requesting 
nominations for Committee membership. The Committee is composed of not 
more than 20 members and several ex-officio members. The members of the 
Committee are appointed by the Secretary of Veteran Affairs from the 
general public, from various sectors and organizations, including but 
not limited to:
    a. Veteran's family members, caregivers and survivors and 
stakeholders with an interest or expertise in these areas, and other 
subject matter experts;
    b. Caregivers;
    c. Veteran-focused organizations;
    d. Military history and academic communities;
    e. Veteran Service Organizations;
    f. Military Service Organizations;
    g. National Association of State Directors of Veterans Affairs;
    h. Non-profit, private and corporate partners;
    i. The Federal Executive Branch;
    j. Research experts and service providers; and
    k. Leaders of key stakeholder associations and organizations.
    In accordance with the Committee Charter, the Secretary shall 
determine the number (up to 20), terms of service, and pay and 
allowances of Committee members, except that a term of service of any 
such member may not exceed two years. The Secretary may reappoint any 
Committee member for additional terms of service.
    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 should be typed (one nomination per nominator). Self 
nominations are acceptable. 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 a 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, not to exceed three pages and a 
one-page cover letter; and
    (4) A summary of the nominee's experience and qualifications 
relative to the membership consideration described above.
    Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall be 
invited to serve a two-year term. Committee members will receive per 
diem and reimbursement for eligible travel expenses incurred.
    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 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. An ethics review is conducted for each selected 
nominee.

    Dated: May 26, 2023.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-11722 Filed 6-1-23; 8:45 am]
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