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Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 36 / Thursday, February 25, 2021 / Notices
delivery of services to minority Veterans.
3 Meeting with VA officials, Veteran Service Organizations, and other stakeholders to assess the Departments efforts in providing benefits and outreach to minority Veterans.
4 Making periodic site visits and holding town hall meetings with Veterans to address their concerns.
Management and support services for the Committee are provided by the Center for Minority Veterans CMV.
Authority: The Committee was established in accordance with 38 U.S.C. 544 Public Law 103446, Sec 510. In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 544, the Committee advises the Secretary on the administration of VA
benefits and services to minority Veterans;
assesses the needs of minority Veterans with respect to such benefits; and evaluates whether VA compensation, medical and rehabilitation services, outreach and other programs are meeting those needs. The Committee makes recommendations to the Secretary regarding such activities.
Nominations of qualified candidates are being sought to fill upcoming vacancies on the Committee.

Membership Criteria CMV is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the Committee.
The Committee is currently 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:
1 Representatives of Veterans who are minority group members;
2 Individuals who are recognized authorities in fields pertinent to the needs of Veterans who are minority group members;
3 Veterans who are minority group members and who have experience in a military theater of operations;
4 Veterans who are minority group members and who do not have such experience and;
5 Women Veterans who are minority group members recently separated from active military service.
Section 544 defines minority group member as an individual who is Asian American, Black, Hispanic, Native American including American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian; or Pacific-Islander American.
In accordance with 544, the Secretary determines 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 member for additional terms of service.

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Professional Qualifications: In addition to the criteria above, VA
seeks 1 Diversity in professional and personal qualifications;
2 Experience in military service and military deployments please identify your Branch of Service and Rank;
3 Current work with Veterans;
4 Committee subject matter expertise;
5 Experience working in large and complex organizations;
Requirements for Nomination Submission
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
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OMB Control No. 29000660

Agency Information Collection Activity: Request for Contact Information Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:

Nominations should be type written 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 a willingness to serve as a member of the Committee; 2 the nominees contact information, including name, mailing address, telephone numbers, and email address; 3 the nominees curriculum vitae or resume, and 4 a summary of the nominees experience and qualification relative to the professional qualifications criteria listed 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 its Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points of view represented and the committees function. Every effort is made to ensure that a broad representation of geographic areas, males & females, racial and ethnic minority groups, and Veterans with disabilities are given consideration for membership.
Appointment to this Committee shall be made without discrimination because of a persons race, color, religion, sex including gender identity, transgender status, sexual orientation, and pregnancy, 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.

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Dated: February 22, 2021.
Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.

Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs VA, is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act PRA of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed reinstatement of a previously approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice.
DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before April 26, 2021.
ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System FDMS at www.Regulations.gov or to Nancy J. Kessinger, Veterans Benefits Administration 20M33, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to nancy.kessinger@va.gov. Please refer to OMB Control No. 29000660 in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics 008, 1717 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, 202 2664688
or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to OMB Control No. 29000660
in any correspondence.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget OMB for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is being made pursuant to Section 3506c2A of the PRA.
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