[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 66 (Wednesday, April 6, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Pages 20055-20056]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07826]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Cemeteries and Memorials
ACTION: 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.
DATES: Nominations of qualified candidates are being sought to fill
upcoming vacancies on the Committee. Nominations for membership on the
Committee must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EST on May 31, 2016.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to National Cemetery
Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 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
Avenue 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;
(4) Undertaking assignments to conduct research and assess existing
burial and memorial programs; to examine potential revisions or
expansion of burial and memorial programs and services; and to provide
advice and recommendations to the Secretary based on this research.
NCA is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the
Committee. The Committee is composed of up to twelve members and
several 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 service members;
(4) Officials from Government, non-Government organizations (NGOs)
and industry partners in the provision of memorial benefits and
services, and outreach information to VA beneficiaries.
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 three
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,
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including but not limited to prior military experience and military
deployments, experience working with Veterans, and experience in large
and complex organizations, and subject matter expertise in the areas
described above. We ask that nominations include information of this
type so that VA can 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 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 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 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: March 31, 2016.
Jeffrey M. Martin,
Office Program Manager, Office of Regulation and Policy Management.
[FR Doc. 2016-07826 Filed 4-5-16; 8:45 am]
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