80 FR 32206 - Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Prosthetics and Special-Disabilities Programs

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 108 (June 5, 2015)

Page Range		32206-32207
FR Document		2015-13744

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on Prosthetics and Special-Disabilities Programs (herein-after in this section referred to as ``the Committee''). The Committee was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 543 to advise the Secretary of VA on administration of Department's prosthetic and special-disabilities programs, coordination of VA and non-VA programs to develop and test prosthetic devices, and coordination of the informational exchange regarding development and testing of prosthetic devices. The Committee will consult with the Secretary on adequate funding and the treatment capacity for those programs.

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 108 (Friday, June 5, 2015)

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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory 
Committee on Prosthetics and Special-Disabilities Programs

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health 
Administration (VHA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to 
be considered for appointment as a member of the Advisory Committee on 
Prosthetics and Special-Disabilities Programs (herein-after in this 
section referred to as ``the Committee''). The Committee was 
established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 543 to advise the Secretary of VA on 
administration of Department's prosthetic and special-disabilities 
programs, coordination of VA and non-VA programs to develop and test 
prosthetic devices, and coordination of the informational exchange 
regarding development and testing of prosthetic devices. The Committee 
will consult with the Secretary on adequate funding and the treatment 
capacity for those programs.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no 
later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 3, 2015.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to the Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services (10P4R), 810 
Vermont Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20420, or faxed to (202) 495-5473. 
Note: This is not a toll-free fax line.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Larry N. Long, Department of 
Veterans Affairs, Office of Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services 
(10P4R), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, telephone (202) 
461-7354. A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current 
membership can be obtained by contacting Mr. Long.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committee on Prosthetics and

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Special-Disabilities Programs was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 543 
to advise the Secretary on VA's prosthetic programs designed to provide 
state-of-the-art prosthetics and the associated rehabilitation 
research, development and evaluation of such technology. The Committee 
will also advise the Secretary on special-disability programs (as 
directed by 38 U.S.C. 543) which are defined as any program 
administered by the Secretary to serve Veterans with spinal cord 
injury, blindness or vision impairment, loss of or loss of use of 
extremities, deafness or hearing impairment, or other serious 
incapacities in terms of daily life functions. The Veterans' Health 
Care Eligibility Reform Act of 1996 requires VA to consult with the 
Committee concerning VA's effort to maintain capacity to provide for 
the specialized treatment and rehabilitative needs of disabled Veterans 
within distinct programs or facilities of the Department.
    VHA is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the 
Committee. The Committee is currently composed of 12 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 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; and (5) a statement confirming that he/she is not a 
federally-registered lobbyist. 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, 
subject to Federal travel regulations. 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: June 2, 2015.
Rebecca Schiller,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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SUMMARY: An open meeting of the Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) Watt Ave., Sacramento, CA 95821, or
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Joint that an open meeting of the Taxpayer contact us at the Web site: http://
Committee will be conducted. The Advocacy Panel Taxpayer www.improveirs.org.
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is soliciting Communications Project Committee will The agenda will include a discussion
public comments, ideas, and be held Thursday, July 2, 2015, at 3:00 on various special topics with IRS
suggestions on improving customer p.m. Eastern Time via teleconference. processes.
service at the Internal Revenue Service. The public is invited to make oral Dated: June 1, 2015.
DATES: The meeting will be held comments or submit written statements Otis Simpson,
Wednesday, July 29, 2015. for consideration. Due to limited
Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Lisa conference lines, notification of intent
[FR Doc. 2015–13693 Filed 6–4–15; 8:45 am]
Billups at 1–888–912–1227 or (214) to participate must be made with Janice
Spinks. For more information please BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
413–6523.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is
contact: Janice Spinks at 1–888–912–
hereby given pursuant to Section 1227 or 206 946–3006, or write TAP
Office, 915 2nd Avenue, MS W–406, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory
Seattle, WA 98174, or post comments to AFFAIRS
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988)
that an open meeting of the Taxpayer the Web site: http://www.improveirs.org.
The committee will be discussing Solicitation of Nominations for
Advocacy Panel Joint Committee will be Appointment to the Advisory
held Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at 1:00 various issues related to Taxpayer
Communications and public input is Committee on Prosthetics and Special-
p.m. Eastern Time via teleconference. Disabilities Programs
The public is invited to make oral welcome.
comments or submit written statements Dated: June 1, 2015. AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
for consideration. For more information Otis Simpson, ACTION: Notice.
please contact Lisa Billups at 1–888– Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel.
912–1227 or 214–413–6523, or write [FR Doc. 2015–13700 Filed 6–4–15; 8:45 am]
SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans
TAP Office, 1114 Commerce Street, Affairs (VA), Veterans Health
BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
Dallas, TX 75242–1021, or post Administration (VHA), is seeking
comments to the Web site: http:// nominations of qualified candidates to
www.improveirs.org. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY be considered for appointment as a
The agenda will include various member of the Advisory Committee on
committee issues for submission to the Internal Revenue Service Prosthetics and Special-Disabilities
IRS and other TAP related topics. Public Programs (herein-after in this section
input is welcomed. Open Meeting of the Taxpayer referred to as ‘‘the Committee’’). The
Advocacy Panel Special Projects Committee was established pursuant to
Dated: June 1, 2015.
Committee 38 U.S.C. 543 to advise the Secretary of
Otis Simpson,
VA on administration of Department’s
Acting Director, Taxpayer Advocacy Panel. AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS),
prosthetic and special-disabilities
[FR Doc. 2015–13704 Filed 6–4–15; 8:45 am] Treasury.
programs, coordination of VA and non-
ACTION: Notice of meeting.
BILLING CODE 4830–01–P VA programs to develop and test
SUMMARY: An open meeting of the prosthetic devices, and coordination of
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Special the informational exchange regarding
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY development and testing of prosthetic
Projects Committee will be conducted.
The Taxpayer Advocacy Panel is devices. The Committee will consult
Internal Revenue Service
soliciting public comments, ideas, and with the Secretary on adequate funding
Open Meeting of the Taxpayer suggestions on improving customer and the treatment capacity for those
Advocacy Panel Taxpayer service at the Internal Revenue Service. programs.
Communications Project Committee DATES: The meeting will be held DATES: Nominations for membership on
AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Thursday, July 2, 2015. the Committee must be received no later
Treasury. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kim than 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 3, 2015.
ACTION: Notice of meeting. Vinci at 1–888–912–1227 or 916–974– ADDRESSES: All nominations should be
5086. mailed to the Department of Veterans
SUMMARY: An open meeting of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is Affairs, Rehabilitation and Prosthetic
Taxpayer Advocacy Panel Taxpayer hereby given pursuant to Section Services (10P4R), 810 Vermont Ave.
Communications Project Committee will 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory NW., Washington, DC 20420, or faxed to
be conducted. The Taxpayer Advocacy Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (1988) (202) 495–5473. Note: This is not a toll-
Panel is soliciting public comments, that a meeting of the Taxpayer free fax line.
ideas, and suggestions on improving Advocacy Panel Special Projects FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
customer service at the Internal Revenue Committee will be held Thursday, July Larry N. Long, Department of Veterans
Service. 2, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Time via Affairs, Office of Rehabilitation and
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DATES: The meeting will be held teleconference. The public is invited to Prosthetic Services (10P4R), 810
Thursday, July 2, 2015. make oral comments or submit written Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: statements for consideration. Due to 20420, telephone (202) 461–7354. A
Janice Spinks at 1–888–912–1227 or limited conference lines, notification of copy of the Committee charter and list
(206) 946–3006. intent to participate must be made with of the current membership can be
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is Kim Vinci. For more information please obtained by contacting Mr. Long.
hereby given pursuant to Section contact: Kim Vinci at 1–888–912–1227 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory or 916–974–5086, TAP Office, 4330 Advisory Committee on Prosthetics and

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Section		Notices
Action		Notice.
Dates		Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on July 3, 2015.
Contact		Mr. Larry N. Long, Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Rehabilitation and Prosthetic Services (10P4R), 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420, telephone (202) 461-7354. A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current membership can be obtained by contacting Mr. Long.
FR Citation		80 FR 32206