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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose
Reconstruction
Department of Defense, Defense
Threat Reduction Agency.
ACTION: Advisory Board Meeting Notice.
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AGENCY:
SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the
Federal Advisory Committee Act of
1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended)
and the Sunshine in the Government
Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended)
the Defense Threat Reduction Agency
(DTRA) and the Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) announce the following
advisory board meeting:
Name of Committee: Veterans’
Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction
(VBDR).
Dates of Meeting: September 19–20,
2007.
Location: Jesse Brown VA Medical
Center, Multi Conference Center B and
C, Room 2446, 820 S. Damen Ave.,
Chicago, Illinois 60612.
Time: Wednesday, September 19,
2007, from 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and
2:30–5:15 p.m. with a public comment
session from 1:30–2:30 p.m., and
Thursday, September 20, 2007, from
8:30–11 a.m. and 12:15–12:45 p.m. with
a public comment session from 11:15
a.m.–12:15 p.m.
Purpose of Meeting: To obtain, review
and evaluate information related to the
Board mission 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 the VA and DTRA in
communicating with the veterans.
Meeting Agenda: On Wednesday, the
meeting will open with an introduction
of the Board. The following briefings
will be presented: ‘‘A Review of
Probability of Causation and Its Use in
a Compensation Scheme for Nuclear
Industry Workers in the United
Kingdom’’ by Dr. Richard Wakeford;
‘‘An Atomic Veterans Experience on
Nuclear Weapons Tests in 1958’’ by Mr.
John C. Taschner; ‘‘Revised Quality Plan
for the NTPR Enterprise’’ by Dr. Richard
Toohey; ‘‘Status of the Jackson VA
Regional Office’’ by Ms. Carol Sullivan
and Ms. Laraine Borden; ‘‘A Report from
Subcommittee 5 on Alternative Methods
for Dose Reconstruction’’ by Dr. Ronald
Blanck; ‘‘NTPR Dose Reconstruction
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and Veterans Communication
Activities’’ by Dr. Paul Blake; and ‘‘VA
Radiation Claims Compensation
Program for Veterans’’ by Mr. Thomas
Pamperin.
On Thursday, the four subcommittees
established during the inaugural VBDR
session will report on their activities
since March 2007. The subcommittees
are the ‘‘Subcommittee on DTRA Dose
Reconstruction Procedures’’, 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.
Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5
U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR
102–3.140 through 102–3.165, and the
availability of space this meeting is
open to the public. Seating is limited by
the size of the meeting room. All
persons must sign in legibly at the
registration desk.
Written Statements: Pursuant to 41
CFR 102–3.105(j) and 102–3.140(c),
interested persons may submit a written
statement for consideration by the
Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose
Reconstruction. Written statements
should be no longer than two typewritten pages and must address: The
issue, discussion, and recommended
course of action. Supporting
documentation may also be included as
needed to establish the appropriate
historical context and to provide any
necessary background information.
Individuals submitting a written
statement must submit their statement
to the Board at 7910 Woodmont Ave.,
Suite 400, Bethesda, MD 20814–3095, at
any point; however, if a written
statement is not received at least 10
calendar days prior to the meeting,
which is the subject of this notice, then
it may not be provided to or considered
by the Veterans’ Advisory Board on
Dose Reconstruction until its next open
meeting.
The Chairperson will review all
timely submissions with the Designated
Federal Officer, and ensure they are
provided to members of the Veterans’
Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction
members before the meeting that is the
subject of this notice. After reviewing
the written comments, the Chairperson
and the Designated Federal Officer may
choose to invite the submitter of the
comments to orally present their issue
during an open portion of this meeting
or at a future meeting.
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The Chairperson, in consulting with
the Designated Federal Officer, may, if
desired, allot a specific amount of time
for members of the public to present
their issues for review and discussion
by the Veterans’ Advisory Board on
Dose Reconstruction.
Public Comments: The September 19–
20, 2007 meeting is open to the public,
approximately one hour each day will
be reserved for public comments on
issues related to the task of the Veterans’
Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction,
and speaking time will be assigned on
a first-come, first-served basis. The
amount of time per speaker will be
determined by the number of requests
received, but is nominally five minutes
each. All persons who wish to speak at
the meeting must sign in legibly at the
registration desk. Questions from the
public will not be considered during
this period. Speakers who wish to
expand on their oral statements are
invited to submit written statements to
the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose
Reconstruction at 7910 Woodmont Ave.,
Suite 400, Bethesda, MD 20814–3095.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The
Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose
Reconstruction Toll Free at 1–866–657–
VBDR (8237). Additional information
may be found at https://vbdr.org.
Dated: June 19, 2007.
C.R Choate,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison
Officer, Department of Defense.
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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: Advisory Board Meeting Notice.
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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of
1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended) and the Sunshine in the
Government Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended) the Defense Threat
Reduction Agency (DTRA) and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
announce the following advisory board meeting:
Name of Committee: Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction
(VBDR).
Dates of Meeting: September 19-20, 2007.
Location: Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Multi Conference Center B
and C, Room 2446, 820 S. Damen Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60612.
Time: Wednesday, September 19, 2007, from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and
2:30-5:15 p.m. with a public comment session from 1:30-2:30 p.m., and
Thursday, September 20, 2007, from 8:30-11 a.m. and 12:15-12:45 p.m.
with a public comment session from 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Purpose of Meeting: To obtain, review and evaluate information
related to the Board mission 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
the VA and DTRA in communicating with the veterans.
Meeting Agenda: On Wednesday, the meeting will open with an
introduction of the Board. The following briefings will be presented:
``A Review of Probability of Causation and Its Use in a Compensation
Scheme for Nuclear Industry Workers in the United Kingdom'' by Dr.
Richard Wakeford; ``An Atomic Veterans Experience on Nuclear Weapons
Tests in 1958'' by Mr. John C. Taschner; ``Revised Quality Plan for the
NTPR Enterprise'' by Dr. Richard Toohey; ``Status of the Jackson VA
Regional Office'' by Ms. Carol Sullivan and Ms. Laraine Borden; ``A
Report from Subcommittee 5 on Alternative Methods for Dose
Reconstruction'' by Dr. Ronald Blanck; ``NTPR Dose Reconstruction and
Veterans Communication Activities'' by Dr. Paul Blake; and ``VA
Radiation Claims Compensation Program for Veterans'' by Mr. Thomas
Pamperin.
On Thursday, the four subcommittees established during the
inaugural VBDR session will report on their activities since March
2007. The subcommittees are the ``Subcommittee on DTRA Dose
Reconstruction Procedures'', 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.
Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and
41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165, and the availability of space this
meeting is open to the public. Seating is limited by the size of the
meeting room. All persons must sign in legibly at the registration
desk.
Written Statements: Pursuant to 41 CFR 102-3.105(j) and 102-
3.140(c), interested persons may submit a written statement for
consideration by the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction.
Written statements should be no longer than two type-written pages and
must address: The issue, discussion, and recommended course of action.
Supporting documentation may also be included as needed to establish
the appropriate historical context and to provide any necessary
background information.
Individuals submitting a written statement must submit their
statement to the Board at 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 400, Bethesda, MD
20814-3095, at any point; however, if a written statement is not
received at least 10 calendar days prior to the meeting, which is the
subject of this notice, then it may not be provided to or considered by
the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction until its next open
meeting.
The Chairperson will review all timely submissions with the
Designated Federal Officer, and ensure they are provided to members of
the Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction members before the
meeting that is the subject of this notice. After reviewing the written
comments, the Chairperson and the Designated Federal Officer may choose
to invite the submitter of the comments to orally present their issue
during an open portion of this meeting or at a future meeting.
The Chairperson, in consulting with the Designated Federal Officer,
may, if desired, allot a specific amount of time for members of the
public to present their issues for review and discussion by the
Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction.
Public Comments: The September 19-20, 2007 meeting is open to the
public, approximately one hour each day will be reserved for public
comments on issues related to the task of the Veterans' Advisory Board
on Dose Reconstruction, and speaking time will be assigned on a first-
come, first-served basis. The amount of time per speaker will be
determined by the number of requests received, but is nominally five
minutes each. All persons who wish to speak at the meeting must sign in
legibly at the registration desk. Questions from the public will not be
considered during this period. Speakers who wish to expand on their
oral statements are invited to submit written statements to the
Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction at 7910 Woodmont Ave.,
Suite 400, Bethesda, MD 20814-3095.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: The Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose
Reconstruction Toll Free at 1-866-657-VBDR (8237). Additional
information may be found at https://vbdr.org.
Dated: June 19, 2007.
C.R Choate,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 07-3098 Filed 6-20-07; 11:58 am]
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