Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses; Notice of Meeting, 18759 [2014-07427]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 79, No. 64 / Thursday, April 3, 2014 / Notices 2301 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20037. ADDRESSES: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Denson Staples, Board Liaison, Email: dstaples@usip.org. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Status: Open Session—Portions may be closed pursuant to Subsection (c) of Section 552(b) of Title 5, United States Code, as provided in subsection 1706(h)(3) of the United States Institute of Peace Act, Public Law 98–525. Agenda: April 25, 2014 Board Meeting; Approval of Minutes of the One Hundred Fiftieth Meeting (January 24, 2014) of the Board of Directors; Chairman’s Report; Vice Chairman’s Report; Acting President’s Report; Updates on Organizational Developments Since One Hundred Fiftieth Meeting; Learning & Evaluation; 30th Anniversary Plans; Governance, Law and Society Briefing; Board Executive Session; Other Organizational Topics. Contact: Denson Staples, Board Liaison, Email: dstaples@usip.org. Dated: March 28, 2014. Michael B. Graham, Senior Vice President for Management and Chief Financial Officer, United States Institute of Peace. [FR Doc. 2014–07446 Filed 4–2–14; 8:45 am] pmangrum on DSK3VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:17 Apr 02, 2014 Jkt 232001 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses; Notice of Meeting 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 meet on April 28 and 29, 2014, in room 230 at VA Central Office, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will start at 8:00 a.m. each day and will adjourn at 5:00 p.m. on April 28 and at 12:30 p.m. on April 29. All sessions will be 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 review VA program activities related to Gulf War Veterans’ illnesses, and updates on relevant scientific research published since the last Committee meeting. Presentations on April 28 will include updates on the VA Gulf War Research Program, followed by research PO 00000 Frm 00097 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 18759 presentations on Gulf War animal studies. The Committee will devote the remainder of April 28 and all of April 29 to a discussion of Committee business and activities. The meeting will include time reserved for public comments on both days in the afternoon. A sign-up sheet for 5-minute comments will be available at the meeting. Individuals who wish to address the Committee may 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 at rwhite@ bu.edu. Because the meeting is being held in a government building, a photo I.D. must be presented at the Guard’s Desk as part of the clearance process. Therefore, any person attending should allow an additional 15 minutes before the meeting begins. 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. Dated: March 31, 2014. Rebecca Schiller, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2014–07427 Filed 4–2–14; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\03APN1.SGM 03APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 64 (Thursday, April 3, 2014)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2014-07427]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses; 
Notice of Meeting

    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 meet on April 
28 and 29, 2014, in room 230 at VA Central Office, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will start at 8:00 a.m. each day and 
will adjourn at 5:00 p.m. on April 28 and at 12:30 p.m. on April 29. 
All sessions will be 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 review VA program activities related to Gulf War 
Veterans' illnesses, and updates on relevant scientific research 
published since the last Committee meeting. Presentations on April 28 
will include updates on the VA Gulf War Research Program, followed by 
research presentations on Gulf War animal studies. The Committee will 
devote the remainder of April 28 and all of April 29 to a discussion of 
Committee business and activities.
    The meeting will include time reserved for public comments on both 
days in the afternoon. A sign-up sheet for 5-minute comments will be 
available at the meeting. Individuals who wish to address the Committee 
may 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 at 
rwhite@bu.edu.
    Because the meeting is being held in a government building, a photo 
I.D. must be presented at the Guard's Desk as part of the clearance 
process. Therefore, any person attending should allow an additional 15 
minutes before the meeting begins. 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.

    Dated: March 31, 2014.
Rebecca Schiller,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-07427 Filed 4-2-14; 8:45 am]
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