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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for
Appointment to the Research Advisory
Committee on Gulf War Veterans’
Illnesses
ACTION:
Notice.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) is seeking nominees to be
considered for membership on the
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf
War Veterans’ Illnesses (Committee).
The Committee is authorized by Public
Law 105–368, § 104 (the statute), to
provide advice to the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs (Secretary) on the
proposed research studies, plans, and
strategies related to understanding and
treating the health consequences of
military service in the Southwest Asia
theatre of operations during the 1990–
1991 Gulf War. In accordance with the
statute and the Committee’s current
charter, the majority of the membership
shall consist of non-Federal employees,
appointed by the Secretary from the
general public, serving as Special
Government Employees. 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. The Secretary
appoints Committee members for a
period of 2 to 3 years. A term of service
for any member may not exceed 3 years.
The Secretary may reappoint members
for additional terms.
Self-nominations and nominations of
non-Veterans will be accepted. Any
letters of nomination from organizations
or other individuals should accompany
the package when it is submitted.
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-
SUMMARY:
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In accordance with the statute, the
members of the Committee are
appointed by the Secretary from the
general public, including but not
limited to:
(1) Gulf War Veterans;
(2) Representatives of such Veterans;
(3) Members of the medical and
scientific communities representing
disciplines, such as, but not limited to,
epidemiology, immunology,
environmental health, neurology, and
toxicology.
The Committee meets at least once
and up to three times annually. In
accordance with Federal Travel
Regulation, VA will cover travel
expenses—to include per diem—for all
members of the Committee, for any
travel associated with official
Committee duties. A copy of the
Committee’s most recent charter and a
list of the current membership can be
found at www.va.gov/ADVISORY/ or
www.va.gov/rac-gwvi/.
The Department makes every effort to
ensure that the membership of its
advisory committees is fairly balanced,
in terms of points of view represented.
In the review process, consideration is
given to nominees’ potential to address
the Committee’s demographic needs
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(regional representation, race/ethnicity
representation, professional expertise,
war era service, gender, former enlisted
or officer status, branch of service, etc.).
Other considerations to promote a
balanced membership include longevity
of military service, significant
deployment experience, ability to
handle complex issues, experience
running large organizations, and ability
to contribute to the health care and
benefits needs of Gulf War 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; any relevant
Veterans service activities she/he is
currently engaged in; the military
branch affiliation and timeframe of
military service (if applicable). To
promote a balanced membership, please
provide information about your
personal and professional qualifications
and background that would give you a
diverse perspective on Gulf War
Veterans’ matters. Finally, please
include in the cover letter the nominee’s
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complete contact information (name,
address, email address, and phone
number); and a statement confirming
that she/he is not a Federally-registered
lobbyist. The resume should show
professional work experience, and
Veterans service involvement,
especially service that involves Gulf
War Veterans’ issues.
Nominations for membership on the
Committee must be received by October
9, 2015, no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern
Standard Time. All nomination
packages should be sent to:
Dr. Victor Kalasinsky, Veterans Health
Administration, Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont
Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420.
Should you need additional
information, you may contact Dr.
Kalasinsky at the address above or by
phone at (202) 443–5600. (NOTE: This
is not a toll-free number.) You may also
email the nomination package to
victor.kalasinsky@va.gov or fax to (202)
495–6155.
Dated: September 1, 2015.
Rebecca Schiller,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015–22057 Filed 9–4–15; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Research
Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominees to
be considered for membership on the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf
War Veterans' Illnesses (Committee). The Committee is authorized by
Public Law 105-368, Sec. 104 (the statute), to provide advice to the
Secretary of Veterans Affairs (Secretary) on the proposed research
studies, plans, and strategies related to understanding and treating
the health consequences of military service in the Southwest Asia
theatre of operations during the 1990-1991 Gulf War. In accordance with
the statute and the Committee's current charter, the majority of the
membership shall consist of non-Federal employees, appointed by the
Secretary from the general public, serving as Special Government
Employees. 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. The Secretary appoints Committee members for a
period of 2 to 3 years. A term of service for any member may not exceed
3 years. The Secretary may reappoint members for additional terms.
Self-nominations and nominations of non-Veterans will be accepted.
Any letters of nomination from organizations or other individuals
should accompany the package when it is submitted.
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-
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lobbyists-to-federal-advisory-committees-boards-and-commissions.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In accordance with the statute, the members of the Committee are
appointed by the Secretary from the general public, including but not
limited to:
(1) Gulf War Veterans;
(2) Representatives of such Veterans;
(3) Members of the medical and scientific communities representing
disciplines, such as, but not limited to, epidemiology, immunology,
environmental health, neurology, and toxicology.
The Committee meets at least once and up to three times annually.
In accordance with Federal Travel Regulation, VA will cover travel
expenses--to include per diem--for all members of the Committee, for
any travel associated with official Committee duties. A copy of the
Committee's most recent charter and a list of the current membership
can be found at www.va.gov/ADVISORY/ or www.va.gov/rac-gwvi/.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
its advisory committees is fairly balanced, in terms of points of view
represented. In the review process, consideration is given to nominees'
potential to address the Committee's demographic needs (regional
representation, race/ethnicity representation, professional expertise,
war era service, gender, former enlisted or officer status, branch of
service, etc.). Other considerations to promote a balanced membership
include longevity of military service, significant deployment
experience, ability to handle complex issues, experience running large
organizations, and ability to contribute to the health care and
benefits needs of Gulf War 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; any relevant Veterans service
activities she/he is currently engaged in; the military branch
affiliation and timeframe of military service (if applicable). To
promote a balanced membership, please provide information about your
personal and professional qualifications and background that would give
you a diverse perspective on Gulf War Veterans' matters. 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 she/he is not a Federally-registered
lobbyist. The resume should show professional work experience, and
Veterans service involvement, especially service that involves Gulf War
Veterans' issues.
Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received by
October 9, 2015, no later than 4:00 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. All
nomination packages should be sent to:
Dr. Victor Kalasinsky, Veterans Health Administration, Department of
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20420.
Should you need additional information, you may contact Dr.
Kalasinsky at the address above or by phone at (202) 443-5600. (NOTE:
This is not a toll-free number.) You may also email the nomination
package to victor.kalasinsky@va.gov or fax to (202) 495-6155.
Dated: September 1, 2015.
Rebecca Schiller,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2015-22057 Filed 9-4-15; 8:45 am]
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