80 FR 69782 - Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the VA Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Federal Register Volume 80, Issue 217 (November 10, 2015)

Page Range		69782-69783
FR Document		2015-28542

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominees to be considered for membership on the VA Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee (Committee).

Federal Register, Volume 80 Issue 217 (Tuesday, November 10, 2015)

[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 217 (Tuesday, November 10, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 69782-69783]
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[FR Doc No: 2015-28542]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the VA Geriatrics 
and Gerontology Advisory Committee

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominees to 
be considered for membership on the VA Geriatrics and Gerontology 
Advisory Committee (Committee).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    The VA Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory Committee (Committee) is 
authorized by statute, title 38 U.S.C. 7315, to: (1) Advise the 
Secretary on all matters pertaining to geriatrics and gerontology; (2) 
assess (through an evaluation process that includes a site visit 
conducted no later than 3 years after its establishment) each new VA 
Geriatric Research, Education, and Clinical Center (GRECC), on its 
ability to achieve its established mission; (3) assess the capability 
of VA to provide high-quality geriatric, extended, and other health 
care services to eligible Veterans, taking into consideration the 
likely demand for such services from such Veterans; (4) assess the 
current and projected needs of eligible Veterans for geriatric, 
extended care, and other health care services from VA and its 
activities and plans designed to meet such needs; and (5) perform such 
additional functions as the Secretary or

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Under Secretary for Health may direct. The Committee provides, not 
later than December 1 of each year, an annual report summarizing its 
activities for the preceding year. The Committee reports to the 
Secretary through the Under Secretary for Health.
    In accordance with the statute, the members of the Committee are 
non-Federal employees appointed by the Secretary from the general 
public, and should have demonstrated interest and expertise in 
research, education, and clinical activities related to aging. Members 
serve as Special Government Employees. The Committee meets at least 
once annually. Subgroups of the Committee, consisting of the Chair and 
at least two other self-selected members and staff, conduct up to a 
total of five site visits each year to new and existing GRECCs and the 
VA medical centers that host them. In accordance with Federal Travel 
Regulations, VA will cover travel expenses--to include per diem--for 
all members of the Committee, for any travel associated with official 
Committee duties.
    The Secretary appoints each Committee member for a period of up to 
4 years. The Secretary may reappoint each member for one additional 
term. A term of service for any member may not exceed 8 years. Self-
nominations and nominations of Veterans and non-Veterans will be 
accepted. In accordance with OMB guidance, federally-registered 
lobbyists may not serve on Federal advisory committees in their 
individual capacity. Additional information regarding this issue can be 
found at: www.federalregister.gov/articles/2014/08/13/2014-19140/revised-guidance-on-appointment-of-lobbyists-to-federal-advisory-committees-boards-and-commissions.
    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of 
its advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points of view 
represented. The Department also strives for balanced membership 
regarding regional representation, race/ethnicity representation, 
professional expertise, war era service, gender, former enlisted or 
officer status, and branch of service. Other considerations include 
longevity of military service, ability to handle complex issues, and 
ability to contribute to the assessment of health care and benefits 
needs of aging Veterans.

Nomination Package Requirements

    Nomination packages must be typed (12 point font) and include: (1) 
A cover letter from the nominee, and (2) a current resume that is no 
more than four pages in length. The cover letter must summarize: The 
nominees' interest in serving on the committee and contributions she/he 
can make to the work of the committee; expertise in aging-related 
research, clinical care, and education; the military branch affiliation 
and timeframe of military service, if any; and any relevant Veterans 
service activities s/he is currently engaged in. Finally, please 
include in the cover letter the nominee's complete contact information 
(name, address, email address, and phone number); and a statement 
confirming that s/he is not a Federal employee or a Federally-
registered lobbyist. The resume should show professional work 
experience. Any letters of nomination from organizations or other 
individuals should accompany the package when it is submitted.
    Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by 
November 30, 2015, no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. All 
nomination packages should be sent to: Ms. Marcia Holt-Delaney, 
Veterans Health Administration (10P4G), Department of Veterans Affairs, 
810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC, 20420.
    For additional information, including a copy of the Committee's 
most recent charter and a list of the current membership, contact Dr. 
Kenneth Shay, Designated Federal Officer for the Committee, at 
[email protected] or by phone at (734) 222-4325 (Note: This is not a 
toll-free number.) The nomination package should be submitted to Dr. 
Shay at the email address above; or faxed to Ms. Holt-Delaney at (202) 
461-6769. NOTE: Social Security numbers or military Service Numbers 
should not be included in the package.

    Dated: November 5, 2015.
Rebecca Schiller,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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SUMMARY: The Department of the unless the collection of information organized public forum for discussion of
Treasury, as part of its continuing effort displays a valid OMB control number. relevant information reporting issues of
to reduce paperwork and respondent Books or records relating to a collection mutual concern as between Internal
burden, invites the general public and of information must be retained as long Revenue Service (‘‘IRS’’) officials and
other Federal agencies to take this as their contents may become material representatives of the public. Advisory
opportunity to comment on proposed in the administration of any internal committee members convey the public’s
and/or continuing information revenue law. Generally, tax returns and perception of IRS activities, advise with
collections, as required by the tax return information are confidential, respect to specific information reporting
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6103. administration issues, provide
Public Law 104–13(44 U.S.C. Request for Comments: Comments constructive observations regarding
3506(c)(2)(A)). Currently, the IRS is submitted in response to this notice will current or proposed IRS policies,
soliciting comments concerning Form be summarized and/or included in the programs, and procedures, and propose
5754, Statement by Person(s) Receiving request for OMB approval. All improvements to information reporting
Gambling Winnings. comments will become a matter of operations and the Information
DATES: Written comments should be public record. Comments are invited on: Reporting Program. Membership is
received on or before January 11, 2016 (a) Whether the collection of balanced to include stakeholder
to be assured of consideration. information is necessary for the proper segmentation, geographic location,
performance of the functions of the industry representation and influence in
ADDRESSES: Direct all written comments
agency, including whether the channel communication and
to Michael Joplin, Internal Revenue information shall have practical utility;
Service, Room 6129, 1111 Constitution preferences, technology adaptation, life
(b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate cycle data reporting, economics and
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20224. of the burden of the collection of specific product/service usage.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: information; (c) ways to enhance the
Requests for additional information or Dated: November 3, 2015.
quality, utility, and clarity of the
copies of the form and instructions information to be collected; (d) ways to Candice Cromling,
should be directed to Allan Hopkins at minimize the burden of the collection of Director, National Public Liaison.
Internal Revenue Service, Room 6129, information on respondents, including [FR Doc. 2015–28485 Filed 11–9–15; 8:45 am]
1111 Constitution Avenue NW., through the use of automated collection BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
Washington, DC 20224, or through the techniques or other forms of information
internet at Allan.M.Hopkins@irs.gov. technology; and (e) estimates of capital
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: or start-up costs and costs of operation, DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
Title: Statement by Person(s) maintenance, and purchase of services AFFAIRS
Receiving Gambling Winnings. to provide information.
OMB Number: 1545–0239. Approved: October 30, 2015. Solicitation of Nomination for
Form Number: 5754. Appointment to the VA Geriatrics and
Allan Hopkins,
Abstract: Section 3402(q)(6) of the Gerontology Advisory Committee
Internal Revenue Code requires that a Tax Analyst.
statement be given to the payer of [FR Doc. 2015–28501 Filed 11–9–15; 8:45 am] ACTION: Notice.
certain gambling winnings by the BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
person receiving the winnings when SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans
that person is not the winner or is one Affairs (VA) is seeking nominees to be
of a group of winners. It enables the DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY considered for membership on the VA
payer to prepare Form W–2G, Certain Geriatrics and Gerontology Advisory
Internal Revenue Service Committee (Committee).
Gambling Winnings, for each winner to
show the wings taxable to each and the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Advisory Group to the Commissioner
amount withheld. IRS uses the The VA Geriatrics and Gerontology
of Internal Revenue; Renewal of
information on Form W–2G to ensure Advisory Committee (Committee) is
Charter
that recipients are properly reporting authorized by statute, title 38 U.S.C.
their income. AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service (IRS), 7315, to: (1) Advise the Secretary on all
Current Actions: There are no changes Treasury. matters pertaining to geriatrics and
being made to the form at this time. ACTION: Notice. gerontology; (2) assess (through an
Type of Review: Extension of a evaluation process that includes a site
currently approved collection. SUMMARY: The Charter for the visit conducted no later than 3 years
Affected Public: Business or other for- Information Reporting Program after its establishment) each new VA
profit organizations, individuals or Advisory Committee (IRPAC), has been Geriatric Research, Education, and
households, and not-for-profit renewed for a two-year period beginning Clinical Center (GRECC), on its ability to
institutions. October 28, 2015. achieve its established mission; (3)
Estimated Number of Responses: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. assess the capability of VA to provide
204,000. Caryl Grant, National Public Liaison, at high-quality geriatric, extended, and
Estimated Time per Respondent: 12 PublicLiaison@irs.gov. other health care services to eligible
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Notice is Veterans, taking into consideration the
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Estimated Total Annual Burden hereby given under section 10(a)(2) of likely demand for such services from
Hours: 40,800. the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 such Veterans; (4) assess the current and
The following paragraph applies to all U.S.C. App. (1988), and with the projected needs of eligible Veterans for
of the collections of information covered approval of the Secretary of the geriatric, extended care, and other
by this notice: Treasury to announce the renewal of the health care services from VA and its
An agency may not conduct or Information Reporting Program activities and plans designed to meet
sponsor, and a person is not required to Advisory Committee (IRPAC). The such needs; and (5) perform such
respond to, a collection of information purpose of the IRPAC is to provide an additional functions as the Secretary or

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FR Citation		80 FR 69782