Veterans' Advisory Committee on Environmental Hazards; Notice of Meeting, 57732 [E8-23439]

Download as PDF 57732 Federal Register / Vol. 73, No. 193 / Friday, October 3, 2008 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War; Notice of Meeting mstockstill on PROD1PC66 with NOTICES The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Advisory Committee on Former Prisoners of War has scheduled a meeting for October 27–29, 2008, in Jackson, Mississippi. On October 27–28, the meeting will be held at the Sonny Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 1500 E. Woodrow Wilson Drive. On October 29, it will be held at the Hilton-Jackson Hotel, 1001 E. County Line Road. The meeting will be held each day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the Committee is to advise the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on the administration of benefits under Title 38, United States Code, for veterans who are former prisoners of war, and to make recommendations on the needs of such veterans for compensation, health care, and rehabilitation. The meeting will begin with remarks from dignitaries, a review of committee reports, and an update of activities since the last meeting. A town hall meeting will be held on October 27 at 1:30 p.m. On October 28, the Committee will hear presentations from representatives of the Robert E. Mitchell Center for Prisoner of War Studies and the VA Employee Education System. The day will conclude with new business and general discussion. On October 29, the Committee’s medical and administrative work groups will meet to discuss their activities and then will report back to VerDate Aug<31>2005 23:33 Oct 02, 2008 Jkt 217001 the Committee in the afternoon. Additionally, the Committee will review comments discussed throughout the meeting to compile a report to be sent to the Secretary. Members of the public may submit written statements for review by the Committee in advance of the meeting to Mr. Bradley G. Mayes, Director, Compensation and Pension Service, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420. Submitted materials must be received by October 15, 2008. Dated: September 29, 2008. By Direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–23441 Filed 10–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Veterans’ 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 October 27–28, 2008, in room 648 at 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC, The meeting will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day. 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 PO 00000 Frm 00145 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 make recommendations on proposed standards and guidelines regarding VA benefit claims based upon exposure to ionizing radiation. The major items on the agenda will be discussions of medical and scientific papers concerning the health effects of exposure to ionizing radiation. On the basis of the discussions, the Committee may make recommendations to the Secretary concerning the relationship of certain diseases exposured to ionizing radiation. The October 28 session will include planning for future Committee activities and assignment of tasks among members. An open forum for verbal statements from the public will be available for 30 minutes in the afternoon each day. People wishing to make oral statements before the Committee will be accommodated on a first-come, firstserved basis and will be provided three minutes per statement. 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) 461–9723, or by fax at (202) 275–1728. Individuals should submit written questions or prepared statements for the Committee’s review to Ms. Green at least five days prior to the meeting. The Committee may ask those who submit material for clarification prior to its consideration. Dated: September 29, 2008. By Direction of the Secretary. E. Philip Riggin, Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. E8–23439 Filed 10–2–08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\03OCN1.SGM 03OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 73, Number 193 (Friday, October 3, 2008)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E8-23439]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Veterans' 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 
October 27-28, 2008, in room 648 at 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC, The meeting will be held from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each 
day. 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 will be discussions of medical and 
scientific papers concerning the health effects of exposure to ionizing 
radiation. On the basis of the discussions, the Committee may make 
recommendations to the Secretary concerning the relationship of certain 
diseases exposured to ionizing radiation. The October 28 session will 
include planning for future Committee activities and assignment of 
tasks among members.
    An open forum for verbal statements from the public will be 
available for 30 minutes in the afternoon each day. People wishing to 
make oral statements before the Committee will be accommodated on a 
first-come, first-served basis and will be provided three minutes per 
statement.
    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) 461-9723, or by fax at (202) 275-1728. Individuals should submit 
written questions or prepared statements for the Committee's review to 
Ms. Green at least five days prior to the meeting. The Committee may 
ask those who submit material for clarification prior to its 
consideration.

    Dated: September 29, 2008.

    By Direction of the Secretary.
E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
 [FR Doc. E8-23439 Filed 10-2-08; 8:45 am]
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