Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction, 75794-75795 [05-24291]

Download as PDF 75794 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2005 / Notices section 305(c) of the Magnuson-Stevens Act, provided the public has been notified of the Council’s intent to take final action to address the emergency. Special Accommodations This meeting is physically accessible to people with disabilities. Requests for sign language interpretation or other auxiliary aids should be directed to Paul J. Howard, Executive Director, at 978– 465–0492, at least 5 days prior to the meeting date. Authority: 16 U.S.C. 1801 et seq. Dated: December 16, 2005. Emily Menashes, Acting Director, Office of Sustainable Fisheries, National Marine Fisheries Service. [FR Doc. E5–7593 Filed 12–20–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 3510–22–S COMMODITY FUTURES TRADING COMMISSION Self-Regulation and Self-Regulatory Organizations in the Futures Industry Commodity Futures Trading Commission (‘‘Commission’’). ACTION: Extension of comment period. erjones on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Commission is extending the time for interested parties to respond to the Commission’s Request for Comments on Self-Regulation and Self-Regulatory Organizations in the Futures Industry, published in the Federal Register on November 25, 2005.1 DATES: Responses must be received by January 23, 2006. ADDRESSES: Written responses should be sent to Jean A. Webb, Secretary, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Center, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581. Responses may also be submitted via e-mail at secretary@cftc.gov. ‘‘SelfRegulation and Self-Regulatory Organizations’’ must be in the subject field of responses submitted via e-mail, and clearly indicated in written submissions. This document is also available for comment at https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephen Braverman, Deputy Director, (202) 418–5487; Rachel Berdansky, Special Counsel, (202) 418–5429; or Sebastian Pujol Schott, AttorneyAdvisor, (202) 418–5641. Division of Market Oversight, Commodity Futures Trading Commission, Three Lafayette Center, 1155 21st Street, NW., Washington, DC 20581. 1 70 FR 71090 (November 25, 2005). VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:25 Dec 20, 2005 Jkt 208001 On November 25, 2005, the Commission published in the Federal Register a Request for Comments on SelfRegulation and Self-Regulatory Organizations (‘‘SROs’’). The Request for Comments advances the Commission’s review of self-regulation in the U.S. futures industry (‘‘SRO Study’’) by updating prior fact-finding, acknowledging recent industry developments, and offering interested parties an additional opportunity to comment as the SRO Study nears conclusion. Among other things, the Request for Comments addresses SRO governance; minimizing conflicts of interest within self-regulatory; the composition of SROs’ boards of directors and disciplinary committees; the proper role and authority of independent, board-level regulatory oversight committees; and the impact of increasing competition, changing business models, and new ownership structures of SROs’ self-regulatory responsibilities. Interested parties were invited to respond by January 9, 2006. By letter dated December 7, 2005, the Futures Industry Association (‘‘FIA’’) requested that the original comment period be extended by 14 days. To encourage the submission of meaningful comments, the Commission has decided to grant the FIA’s request. The comment period on the Request for Comments on Self-Regulation and Self-Regulatory Organizations is hereby extended to January 23, 2006. The Commission has previously indicated that the current Request for Comments, the 2004 Request for Comments on SRO Governance,2 and industry developments since the start of the SRO Study, would form the basis of a public Commission meeting on selfregulation and self-regulatory organizations (‘‘SRO Hearing’’). The SRO Hearing has now been scheduled. Interested parties are directed to a Notice of Public Meeting (‘‘Notice’’), also published in today’s Federal Register, for details on the date, time, and place of the SRO Hearing. Persons wishing to address the Commission must file a request to appear and supporting materials, as explained in the Notice. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Issued in Washington, DC on December 15, 2005, by the Commission. Jean A. Webb, Secretary of the Commission. [FR Doc. 05–24292 Filed 12–20–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6351–01–M 2 69 PO 00000 FR 32326 (June 9, 2004). Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Office of the Secretary Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction Department of Defense, Defense Threat Reduction Agency. ACTION: Notice of advisory board meeting. AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) will hold the second public meeting of the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR). The VBDR was established at the recommendation of the National Research Council report, entitled ‘‘Review of the Dose Reconstruction Program of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.’’ The report recommended the need to establish an advisory board that will provide suggestions for improvements in dose reconstruction and claim adjudication procedures. The goal of VBDR is to provide guidance and oversight of the dose reconstruction and claims compensation programs for veterans of U.S.-sponsored atmospheric nuclear weapons tests from 1945–1962; veterans of the 1945–1946 occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan; and veterans who were prisoners of war in those regions at the conclusion of World War II. In addition, the advisory board will assist VA and DTRA in communicating with the veterans. Radiation does reconstruction has been carried out by the Department of Defense under the Nuclear Test Personnel Review (NTPR) program since the 1970s. DTRA is the executive agent for the NTPR program which provides participation data and actual or estimated radiation dose information to veterans and the VA. Board members were selected to fulfill the statutory requirements mandated by Congress in Section 601 of Public Law 108–183. The Board was appointed on June 3, 2005, and is comprised of 16 members. Board members were selected to provide expertise in historical dose reconstruction, radiation health matters, risk communications, radiation epidemiology, medicine, quality management, decision analysis and ethics in order to appropriately enable the VBDR to represent and address veterans’ concerns. The Board is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92– 463, which sets forth standards for the formation and conduct of government advisory committees. E:\FR\FM\21DEN1.SGM 21DEN1 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 244 / Wednesday, December 21, 2005 / Notices Thursday, January 12, 2006, from 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 4–6 p.m. with a public comment session from 1:30–3:30 p.m., and Friday, January 13, 2006, from 8:30 a.m.–12 p.m. and 3:15–5 p.m., with a public comment session from 1:30–3 p.m. DATES: Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Los Angeles Airport, 6101 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045. ADDRESSES: On Thursday, the meeting will open with a discussion of the charge and responsibilities of the advisory board, and will review and approve the minutes of the inaugural VBDR meeting conducted August 17–18, 2005 in Tampa, FL. The following briefings will be presented: ‘‘Interactive RadioEpidemiological Program: Future Development’’ by Dr. Charles Land; ‘‘NAS Report: Assessment of the Scientific Information for the Radiation Exposure Screening and Education Program’’ by Dr. Julian Preston; ‘‘NTPR Dose Reconstruction, Quality Assurance Manuals and Veterans Communication Activities’’ by Dr. Paul Blake; and ‘‘VA Radiation Claims Compensation Program for Veterans, and VA Quality Assurance Manuals’’ by Mr. Thomas Pamperin. On Friday, the four subcommittees established during the inaugural VBDR session will report on their activities since August 2005. The subcommittees are the ‘‘Subcommittee on DTRA Dose Reconstruction Procdures’’, the ‘‘Subcommittee on VA Claims Adjudication Procedures’’, the ‘‘Subcommittee on Quality Management and VA Process Integration with DTRA Nuclear Test Personnel Review Program’’, and the ‘‘Subcommittee on Communication and Outreach.’’ The Board will close with a discussion of the Subcommittee reports, future business and meeting dates. AGENDA: FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction hotline at 1–866–657– VBDR (8237). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: May be erjones on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES found at https://vbdr.org. Dated: December 15, 2005. L.M. Bynum, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. 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To ensure receipt of the comments by the due date, submission by FAX (202–287–1934) or e-mail jim.finucane@eia.doe.gov is PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 75795 recommended. The mailing address is Office of Coal, Nuclear, Electric and Alternate Fuels, EI–52, Forrestal Building, U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, DC 20585–0650. Alternatively, Mr. Finucane may be reached by telephone at 202–287–1966. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Requests for additional information or copies of any forms and instructions should be directed to Mr. Finucane at the address listed above. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: I. Background II. Current Actions III. Request for Comments I. Background The Federal Energy Administration Act of 1974 (Pub. L. 93–275, 15 U.S.C. 761 et seq.) and the Department of Energy Organization Act (Pub. L. 95–91, 42 U.S.C. 7101 et seq.) require the EIA to carry out a centralized, comprehensive, and unified energy information program. This program collects, evaluates, assembles, analyzes, and disseminates information on energy resource reserves, production, demand, technology, and related economic and statistical information. This information is used to assess the adequacy of energy resources to meet near and longer term domestic demands. The EIA, as part of its effort to comply with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (Pub. L. 104–13, 44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), provides the general public and other Federal agencies with opportunities to comment on collections of energy information conducted by or in conjunction with the EIA. Any comments received help the EIA to prepare data requests that maximize the utility of the information collected, and to assess the impact of collection requirements on the public. Also, the EIA will later seek approval by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) of the collections under section 3507(h) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. 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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 244 (Wednesday, December 21, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 75794-75795]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-24291]


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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Office of the Secretary


Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction

AGENCY: Department of Defense, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

ACTION: Notice of advisory board meeting.

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SUMMARY: The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Department 
of Veterans Affairs (VA) will hold the second public meeting of the 
Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR). The VBDR was 
established at the recommendation of the National Research Council 
report, entitled ``Review of the Dose Reconstruction Program of the 
Defense Threat Reduction Agency.'' The report recommended the need to 
establish an advisory board that will provide suggestions for 
improvements in dose reconstruction and claim adjudication procedures. 
The goal of VBDR is to provide guidance and oversight of the dose 
reconstruction and claims compensation programs for veterans of U.S.-
sponsored atmospheric nuclear weapons tests from 1945-1962; veterans of 
the 1945-1946 occupation of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan; and veterans 
who were prisoners of war in those regions at the conclusion of World 
War II. In addition, the advisory board will assist VA and DTRA in 
communicating with the veterans.
    Radiation does reconstruction has been carried out by the 
Department of Defense under the Nuclear Test Personnel Review (NTPR) 
program since the 1970s. DTRA is the executive agent for the NTPR 
program which provides participation data and actual or estimated 
radiation dose information to veterans and the VA.
    Board members were selected to fulfill the statutory requirements 
mandated by Congress in Section 601 of Public Law 108-183. The Board 
was appointed on June 3, 2005, and is comprised of 16 members. Board 
members were selected to provide expertise in historical dose 
reconstruction, radiation health matters, risk communications, 
radiation epidemiology, medicine, quality management, decision analysis 
and ethics in order to appropriately enable the VBDR to represent and 
address veterans' concerns.
    The Board is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory 
Committee Act (FACA), Public Law 92-463, which sets forth standards for 
the formation and conduct of government advisory committees.

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DATES: Thursday, January 12, 2006, from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. 
with a public comment session from 1:30-3:30 p.m., and Friday, January 
13, 2006, from 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. and 3:15-5 p.m., with a public comment 
session from 1:30-3 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Sheraton Gateway Hotel, Los Angeles Airport, 6101 West 
Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90045.

AGENDA: On Thursday, the meeting will open with a discussion of the 
charge and responsibilities of the advisory board, and will review and 
approve the minutes of the inaugural VBDR meeting conducted August 17-
18, 2005 in Tampa, FL. The following briefings will be presented: 
``Interactive Radio-Epidemiological Program: Future Development'' by 
Dr. Charles Land; ``NAS Report: Assessment of the Scientific 
Information for the Radiation Exposure Screening and Education 
Program'' by Dr. Julian Preston; ``NTPR Dose Reconstruction, Quality 
Assurance Manuals and Veterans Communication Activities'' by Dr. Paul 
Blake; and ``VA Radiation Claims Compensation Program for Veterans, and 
VA Quality Assurance Manuals'' by Mr. Thomas Pamperin.
    On Friday, the four subcommittees established during the inaugural 
VBDR session will report on their activities since August 2005. The 
subcommittees are the ``Subcommittee on DTRA Dose Reconstruction 
Procdures'', the ``Subcommittee on VA Claims Adjudication Procedures'', 
the ``Subcommittee on Quality Management and VA Process Integration 
with DTRA Nuclear Test Personnel Review Program'', and the 
``Subcommittee on Communication and Outreach.'' The Board will close 
with a discussion of the Subcommittee reports, future business and 
meeting dates.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose 
Reconstruction hotline at 1-866-657-VBDR (8237).

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: May be found at https://vbdr.org.

    Dated: December 15, 2005.
L.M. Bynum,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 05-24291 Filed 12-20-05; 8:45 am]
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