Veteran's Advisory Committee on Environmental Hazards; Notice of Meeting, 31265 [06-4989]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 105 / Thursday, June 1, 2006 / Notices emergency clearance on Survey of Satisfaction of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom Amputees. DATES: Comments must be submitted on or before July 3, 2006. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR A COPY OF THE SUBMISSION CONTACT: Denise McLamb, Records Management Service (005G2), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, (202) 565–8374, FAX (202) 565–6950 or e-mail: denise.mclamb@mail.va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900—New (10–21082). Send comments and recommendations concerning any aspect of the information collection to VA’s OMB Desk Officer, OMB Human Resources and Housing Branch, New Executive Office Building, Room 10235, Washington, DC 20503 (202) 395–7316 or FAX (202) 395–6974. Please refer to ‘‘2900—New (10–21082). SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Title: Survey of Satisfaction of Operation Iraqi Freedom/Operation Enduring Freedom (OIF/OEF) Amputees. OMB Control Number: 2900—New (10–21082). Type of Review: New Collection. Abstract: VA will use the data collected to determine whether the health care needs of amputee and severely injured veterans returning from Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom are being met and to identify areas where improvement is needed. Affected Public: Individuals or households. Estimated Total Annual Burden: 60 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 18 minutes. Frequency of Response: One time. Estimated Number of Respondents: 200. Dated: May 22, 2006. By direction of the Secretary. Denise McLamb, Program Analyst, Records Management Service. [FR Doc. E6–8421 Filed 5–31–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P Dated: May 23, 2006. By Direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06–4989 Filed 5–31–06; 8:45am] DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Environmental Hazards will be held on June 26–27, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The meeting will be held in room 630 at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on adverse health effects that may be associated with exposure to ionizing radiation and to make recommendations on proposed standards and guidelines regarding VA benefit claims based upon exposure to ionizing radiation. The major items on the agenda for both days will be discussions on medical and scientific papers concerning the health effects of exposure to ionizing radiation. On the basis of the discussion, the Committee may make recommendations to the Secretary concerning the relationship of certain diseases to exposure to ionizing radiation. On June 26, there will be a presentation by VA’s Public Health and Environmental Hazards Office. Members of the public wishing to attend should contact Ms. Bernice Green at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Compensation and Pension Service, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, by phone at (202) 273–7211, or by fax at (202) 275–1728. Individuals may submit written questions or prepared statements for the Committee’s review to Ms. Green at least 5 days prior to the meeting. Those who submit material may be asked for clarification prior to its consideration by the Committee. An open forum for verbal statements from the public will be available for 30 minutes in the afternoon each day. People wishing to make verbal statements before the Committee will be accommodated on a first-come, firstserved basis and will be provided 3 minutes per statement. Veteran’s Advisory Committee on Environmental Hazards; Notice of Meeting BILLING CODE 8320–01–M VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:10 May 31, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Structural Safety of Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the Advisory Committee on Structural Safety of Department of Veterans Affairs Facilities will be held on June 19–20, 2006 in Room 442, Export Import Bank, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The June 19 session will be from 10 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and the June 20 session will be from 8:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on matters of structural safety in the construction and remodeling of VA facilities and to recommend standards for use by VA in construction and alteration of its facilities. One June 19, the Committee will review developments in the fields of fire safety issues and structural design as they relate to seismic and other natural hazards impact on the safety of buildings. One June 20, the Committee will receive appropriate briefings and presentations on current seismic, natural hazards and fire safety issues that are particularly relevant to facilities owned and leased by the Department. The Committee will also discuss appropriate structural and fire safety recommendations for inclusion in VA’s standards. No time will be allocated for receiving oral presentations from the public. However, the Committee will accept written comments. Comments should be sent to Krishna K. Banga, Senior Structural Engineer, Facilities Quality Service, Office of Facilities Management (181A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Those wishing to attend should contact Mr. Banga at (202) 565–9370. Dated: May 23, 2006. By Direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 06–4990 Filed 5–31;–06; 8:45am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–M The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– Frm 00124 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 31265 E:\FR\FM\01JNN1.SGM 01JNN1

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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 105 (Thursday, June 1, 2006)]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Veteran's Advisory Committee on Environmental Hazards; Notice of 
Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public 
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that a meeting of the 
Veterans' Advisory Committee on Environmental Hazards will be held on 
June 26-27, 2006, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. The meeting will be 
held in room 630 at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting is open to the public.
    The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice to the Secretary 
of Veterans Affairs on adverse health effects that may be associated 
with exposure to ionizing radiation and to make recommendations on 
proposed standards and guidelines regarding VA benefit claims based 
upon exposure to ionizing radiation.
    The major items on the agenda for both days will be discussions on 
medical and scientific papers concerning the health effects of exposure 
to ionizing radiation. On the basis of the discussion, the Committee 
may make recommendations to the Secretary concerning the relationship 
of certain diseases to exposure to ionizing radiation. On June 26, 
there will be a presentation by VA's Public Health and Environmental 
Hazards Office.
    Members of the public wishing to attend should contact Ms. Bernice 
Green at the Department of Veterans Affairs, Compensation and Pension 
Service, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, by phone at 
(202) 273-7211, or by fax at (202) 275-1728. Individuals may submit 
written questions or prepared statements for the Committee's review to 
Ms. Green at least 5 days prior to the meeting. Those who submit 
material may be asked for clarification prior to its consideration by 
the Committee.
    An open forum for verbal statements from the public will be 
available for 30 minutes in the afternoon each day. People wishing to 
make verbal statements before the Committee will be accommodated on a 
first-come, first-served basis and will be provided 3 minutes per 
statement.

    Dated: May 23, 2006.

    By Direction of the Secretary.
E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 06-4989 Filed 5-31-06; 8:45am]
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