Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses;, 11877-11878 [2014-04572]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 41 / Monday, March 3, 2014 / Notices You must provide your name in advance for the guest list and be able to show your state-issued picture identification on the day of the meeting. Otherwise, you will not be able to attend the meeting as this is a secured building. To receive a copy of the agenda or general information about ETAAC, call Cassandra Daniels on 240–613–6155 or send an email to etaac@irs.gov by Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Notification of intent should include your name, organization and telephone number. Please spell out all names if you leave a voice message. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ETAAC reports to the Director, e-File Services. Increasing participation by external stakeholders in the development and implementation of the strategy for electronic tax administration will help IRS achieve the goal that paperless filing should be the preferred and most convenient method of filing tax and information returns. 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[FR Doc. 2014–04372 Filed 2–28–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses; Notice of Meeting E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1 11878 Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 41 / Monday, March 3, 2014 / Notices mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses will conduct a telephone conference call meeting from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 19, 2014. The toll-free number for the meeting is (800) 767–1750, and the access code is 56978#. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and make recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on proposed research VerDate Mar<15>2010 19:40 Feb 28, 2014 Jkt 232001 studies, research plans, and research strategies relating to the health consequences of military service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Gulf War. The Committee will discuss its 2014 Committee report. The session will also include discussion of other Committee business and activities. A 30-minute time period will be reserved at 4:30 p.m. for public comments. Individuals who wish to address the Committee are invited to submit a 1–2 page summary of their comments for inclusion in the official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written statements for PO 00000 Frm 00129 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 the Committee’s review to Dr. Roberta White by email at rwhite@bu.edu. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Dr. White, Scientific Director, at (617) 638–4620 or Dr. Victor Kalasinsky, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 443–5682 or by email at victor.kalasinsky@va.gov. Dated: February 26, 2014. Jeffrey M. Martin, Office Program Manager, Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the General Counsel. [FR Doc. 2014–04572 Filed 2–28–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\03MRN1.SGM 03MRN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 41 (Monday, March 3, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 11877-11878]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-04572]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses;

    Notice of Meeting

[[Page 11878]]

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the Research 
Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses will conduct a 
telephone conference call meeting from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on 
Monday, March 19, 2014. The toll-free number for the meeting is (800) 
767-1750, and the access code is 56978. The meeting is open to 
the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and make 
recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on proposed 
research studies, research plans, and research strategies relating to 
the health consequences of military service in the Southwest Asia 
theater of operations during the Gulf War.
    The Committee will discuss its 2014 Committee report. The session 
will also include discussion of other Committee business and 
activities.
    A 30-minute time period will be reserved at 4:30 p.m. for public 
comments. Individuals who wish to address the Committee are invited to 
submit a 1-2 page summary of their comments for inclusion in the 
official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written 
statements for the Committee's review to Dr. Roberta White by email at 
rwhite@bu.edu.
    Any member of the public seeking additional information should 
contact Dr. White, Scientific Director, at (617) 638-4620 or Dr. Victor 
Kalasinsky, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 443-5682 or by email 
at victor.kalasinsky@va.gov.

    Dated: February 26, 2014.
Jeffrey M. Martin,
Office Program Manager, Regulation Policy and Management, Office of the 
General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2014-04572 Filed 2-28-14; 8:45 am]
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