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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 17 / Thursday, January 28, 2021 / Notices 4 a summary of the nominees experience and qualifications relative to the membership considerations described above; and 5 a statement confirming that he/she is not a federally-registered lobbyist.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of VA
Federal advisory committees is balanced in terms of points of view represented and the committees function.
Appointments to this Committee shall be made without discrimination based on a persons race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations must state that the nominee appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership. An ethics review is conducted for each selected nominee.
Dated: January 22, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small, Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Health Services Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs VA gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.
2, that a meeting of the Health Services Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board will be held March 11, 2021, via WebEx. The meeting will be held between noon and 1:00 p.m. EST. The meeting will be partially closed to the public from 12:151:00 p.m. EST for the discussion, examination and reference to the research applications and scientific review. Discussions will involve reference to staff and consultant critiques of research proposals.
Discussions will deal with scientific merit of each proposal and qualifications of personnel conducting the studies, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy.
Additionally, premature disclosure of research information could significantly obstruct implementation of proposed agency action regarding the research proposals. As provided by Public Law 92463 subsection 10d, as amended by Public Law 94409, closing the committee meeting is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552bc6 and 9B.
The objective of the Board is to provide for the fair and equitable selection of the most meritorious
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research projects for support by VA
research funds and to offer advice for research program officials on program priorities and policies. The ultimate objective of the Board is to ensure the high quality and mission relevance of VAs legislatively mandated Health Services Research and Development program.
Board members advise the Director, Health Services Research and Development Service and the Chief Research and Development Officer on the scientific and technical merit, the mission relevance and the protection of human subjects of Health Services Research and Development proposals.
The Board does not consider grants, contracts or other forms of extramural research.
Members of the public who wish to attend the open portion of the teleconference session from 12:0012:15
p.m. EST may join via WebEx at:
https veteransaffairs.webex.com/
veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=
mb034716dbeb422f45
8d27b50411aabe7, Meeting Number 199
716 2612; or by phone 14043971596
USA Toll Number, Access Code 199 716
2612.
Written comments from the public must be sent to Liza Catucci, Designated Federal Officer, Health Services Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs 14RDH, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, or to Liza.Catucci@va.gov prior to the meeting. Those who plan to attend the open portion of the meeting must contact Ms. Catucci at least five days before the meeting. For further information, please call Ms. Catucci at 2024435797.
Dated: January 22, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee ACTION:

Notice.

The Department of Veterans Affairs VA, Veterans Health Administration VHA, is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as members of the Veterans Rural Health Advisory Committee VRHAC

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hereinafter referred to as the VRHAC.
Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by February 19, 2021, no later than 4:00
p.m., eastern standard time. Packages received after this time will not be considered for the current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages should be emailed to Ms. Judy Bowie, Committee Manager at judy.bowie@
va.gov and cc: Dr. Thomas Klobucar, Designated Federal Officer at Thomas.Klobucar@va.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In carrying out the duties set forth, the Committee responsibilities include, but are not limited to, Providing a letter to the Secretary and Congress outlining recommendations to improve and enhance VAs delivery of services to rural Veterans.
Meeting with VA officials, Veteran Service Organizations, and other stakeholders to assess the Departments efforts in providing access to healthcare, outreach and education services offered to rural Veterans.
Making annual site visits and holding town hall meetings with Veterans to address their concerns.
Management and support services for the Committee are provided by the Office of Rural Health ORH.
Authority: The Committee was established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3121, to advise the Secretary through the Under Secretary for Health on ways to improve and enhance access to VA
healthcare services for enrolled Veterans residing in rural areas by reviewing current program activities and identifying barriers to accessing care and services.
Membership Criteria: The VRHAC is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the Committee. The committee is composed of 12 members, in addition to ex-officio members. As required by statute, the members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary from the general public, including, but not limited to:
Representatives of Veterans Service Organizations.
Persons who have distinguished themselves in the public, academic affiliation, community healthcare organizations, and private sector.
To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have diverse professional and personal qualifications.
We ask that nominations include information of this type so that VA can ensure a balanced Committee membership. Individuals appointed to DATES:

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