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E8–18241 Filed 8–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P 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: E:\FR\FM\08AUN1.SGM 08AUN1 pwalker on PROD1PC71 with NOTICES Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 154 / Friday, August 8, 2008 / Notices 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 of the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR). DATES: Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. and 1:30–5 p.m. with a public comment session from 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; and Thursday, September 11, 2008, from 8:30 a.m.–9:05 and 10:05 a.m.–12:15 p.m., with a public comment session from 9:05 a.m.–10:05 a.m. ADDRESSES: Westin Baltimore Washington Airport, Crossland BallRoom, 1110 Old Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090. 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. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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: ‘‘Update on Nuclear Test Personnel Review (NTPR) Dose Reconstruction Program’’ by Dr. Paul Blake; and ‘‘VA Radiation Claims Compensation Program for Veterans’’ by Mr. Thomas Pamperin. In addition, the four subcommittees established during the inaugural VBDR session will report on their activities since April 2008. 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.’’ On Thursday, the Board will discuss future business and meeting dates. Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended, and 41 CFR VerDate Aug<31>2005 17:25 Aug 07, 2008 Jkt 214001 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. 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 10– 11, 2008 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 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 46249 invited to submit a written statement to the Veterans’ Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction at 7910 Woodmont Ave., Suite 400, Bethesda, MD 20814–3095. Dated: August 1, 2008. Patricia L. Toppings, OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense. [FR Doc. E8–18240 Filed 8–7–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 5001–06–P DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE Department of the Navy Notice of Public Hearing for the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for Developing Homeport Facilities for Three Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carriers in Support of the U.S. Pacific Fleet Department of the Navy, DoD. Notice. 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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 154 (Friday, August 8, 2008)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46248-46249]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E8-18240]


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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: 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 of the Veterans' Advisory 
Board on Dose Reconstruction (VBDR).

DATES: Wednesday, September 10, 2008, from 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. and 
1:30-5 p.m. with a public comment session from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; 
and Thursday, September 11, 2008, from 8:30 a.m.-9:05 and 10:05 a.m.-
12:15 p.m., with a public comment session from 9:05 a.m.-10:05 a.m.

ADDRESSES: Westin Baltimore Washington Airport, Crossland BallRoom, 
1110 Old Elkridge Landing Road, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090.

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.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    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: 
``Update on Nuclear Test Personnel Review (NTPR) Dose Reconstruction 
Program'' by Dr. Paul Blake; and ``VA Radiation Claims Compensation 
Program for Veterans'' by Mr. Thomas Pamperin. In addition, the four 
subcommittees established during the inaugural VBDR session will report 
on their activities since April 2008. 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.''
    On Thursday, the Board will discuss 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 10-11, 2008 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 a written statement to the 
Veterans' Advisory Board on Dose Reconstruction at 7910 Woodmont Ave., 
Suite 400, Bethesda, MD 20814-3095.

    Dated: August 1, 2008.
Patricia L. Toppings,
OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. E8-18240 Filed 8-7-08; 8:45 am]
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