[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 154 (Monday, August 11, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46904-46905]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-18929]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials
ACTION: Amended Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), National Cemetery
Administration (NCA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on
Cemeteries and Memorials (herein-after in this section referred to as
``the Committee''). The Committee was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C.
2401 to advise the Secretary of VA with respect to the administration
of VA national cemeteries, soldiers' lots and plots, which are the
responsibility of the Secretary, the erection of appropriate memorials
and the adequacy of Federal burial benefits. Nominations of qualified
candidates are being sought to fill upcoming vacancies on the
Committee.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on August 29, 2014.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to National Cemetery
Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW
(43A2), Washington, DC 20420, or faxed to (202) 632-7910.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Michael Nacincik, National
Cemetery Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Ave. NW (43A2), Washington, DC 20420, telephone (202) 632-8013. A copy
of Committee charter and list of the current membership can be obtained
by contacting Mr. Nacincik or by accessing the Web site managed by NCA
at: http://www.cem.va.gov/cem/about/advisory_committee.asp.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Cemeteries and
Memorials (ACCM) was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 2401 to advise
the Secretary of VA with respect to the administration of VA national
cemeteries, soldiers' lots and plots, which are the responsibility of
the Secretary, the erection of appropriate memorials and the adequacy
of Federal burial benefits. The Committee responsibilities include:
(1) Advising the Secretary on VA's administration of burial
benefits and the selection of cemetery sites, the erection of
appropriate memorials, and the adequacy of Federal burial benefits
(2) Providing to the Secretary and Congress periodic reports
outlining recommendations, concerns, and observations on VA's delivery
of these benefits and services to Veterans.
(3) Meeting with VA officials, Veteran Service Organizations, and
other stakeholders to assess the Department's efforts in providing
burial benefits and outreach on these benefits to Veterans and their
dependents.
NCA is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the
Committee. The Committee is currently composed of 11 members, in
addition to ex-officio members.
The members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary of
Veteran Affairs from the general public, including but not limited to:
(1) Veterans or other individuals who are recognized authorities in
fields pertinent to the needs of Veterans;
(2) Veterans who have experience in a military theater of
operations;
(3) Recently separated veterans.
The Secretary shall determine the number, terms of service, and pay
and allowances of members of the Committee appointed by the Secretary,
except that a term of service of any such member may not exceed four
years. The Secretary may reappoint any such 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 prior military experience and military deployments,
experience working with Veterans and in large and complex
organizations, and subject matter expertise in the subject areas
described above. 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
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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 the 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; and (4) a summary of the nominee's
experience and qualifications relative to the membership considerations
described above.
Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee shall be
invited to serve a two-year term. Committee members will receive a
stipend for attending Committee meetings, including per diem and
reimbursement for travel expenses incurred.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
VA federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points of
view represented and the committee's function. Appointments to this
Committee shall be made without discrimination because of a person's
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify,
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: August 6, 2014.
Jelessa Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-18929 Filed 8-8-14; 8:45 am]
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