Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses; Notice of Meeting, 28686 [2010-12209]

Download as PDF 28686 Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 98 / Friday, May 21, 2010 / Notices Research and Development Service Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee will be held on June 15, 2010, at the St. Gregory Hotel, 2033 M Street, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. and end at 4 p.m. The Committee advises the Chief Research and Development Officer through the Director of the Clinical Science Research and Development Service on the relevance and feasibility of proposed projects and the scientific validity and propriety of technical details, including protection of human subjects. The session will be open to the public for approximately 30 minutes at the start of the meeting for the discussion of administrative matters and the general status of the program. The remaining portion of the meeting will be closed to the public for the Committee’s review, discussion and evaluation of research and development applications. During the closed portion of the meeting, discussions and recommendations will deal with qualifications of personnel conducting the studies, staff and consultant critiques of research proposals and similar documents and the medical records of patients who are study subjects, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. As provided by § 10(d) of Public Law 92– 463, as amended, closing portions of this meeting is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) and (c)(9)(B). Those who plan to attend should contact Dr. Grant Huang, Deputy Director, Cooperative Studies Program (125), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420, at (202) 461– 1700. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS by appointment (phone number: 202– 906–5922 or e-mail Public.Info@OTS.Treas.gov) at the Public Reading Room, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552, and the OTS Northeast Regional Office, Harborside Financial Center Plaza Five, Suite 1600, Jersey City, New Jersey 07311. Dated: May 17, 2010. By the Office of Thrift Supervision. Sandra E. Evans, Federal Register Liaison. [FR Doc. 2010–12119 Filed 5–20–10; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6720–01–M DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Office of Thrift Supervision [AC–40: OTS No. H–4708] FedFirst Financial Corporation, Monessen, PA; Approval of Conversion Application Notice is hereby given that on May 14, 2010, the Office of Thrift Supervision approved the application of FedFirst Financial MHC and First Federal Savings Bank, Monessen, Pennsylvania, to convert to the stock form of organization. Copies of the application are available for inspection by appointment (phone number: 202–906– 5922 or e-mail Public.Info@OTS.Treas.gov) at the Public Reading Room, 1700 G Street, NW., Washington, DC 20552, and the OTS Northeast Regional Office, Harborside Financial Center Plaza Five, Suite 1600, Jersey City, New Jersey 07311. Dated: May 17, 2010. By the Office of Thrift Supervision. Sandra E. Evans, Federal Register Liaison. 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses will meet on June 28–29, 2010, in room 230 at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will be open to the public and it will start at 8 a.m. each day and will adjourn at 5 p.m. on June 28 and at 1:15 p.m. on June 29. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and make recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on proposed research studies, research plans and research strategies relating to the health consequences of military service in the Southwest Asia theater of operations during the Gulf War. The Committee will review VA program activities related to Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses and updates on relevant scientific research published since the last Committee meeting. Additionally, there will be presentations and discussion of background information on the Gulf War and Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses, the effects of various potential exposures on memory and cognition, an update on amyotrophic lateral sclerosis rates in Gulf War Veterans, and new imaging techniques. There will also be discussion of Committee business and activities. The meeting will include time reserved for public comments. A signup sheet for 5-minute comments will be available at the meeting. Individuals who speak are invited to submit a 1–2 page summary of their comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Dr. Roberta White, Chair, Department of Environmental Health, Boston University School of Public Health, 715 Albany St., T2E, Boston, MA 02118, or e-mail at rwhite@bu.edu. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Dr. White, Scientific Director, at (617) 638–4620 or Dr. William Goldberg, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 461–1667. Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses; Notice of Meeting Dated: May 17, 2010. By Direction of the Secretary. Vivian Drake, Acting Committee Management Officer. Dated: May 17, 2010. By Direction of the Secretary. Vivian Drake, Acting Committee Management Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 98 (Friday, May 21, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Page 28686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-12209]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses; 
Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public 
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Research Advisory 
Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses will meet on June 28-29, 
2010, in room 230 at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont 
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. The meeting will be open to the public and 
it will start at 8 a.m. each day and will adjourn at 5 p.m. on June 28 
and at 1:15 p.m. on June 29.
    The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and make 
recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on proposed 
research studies, research plans and research strategies relating to 
the health consequences of military service in the Southwest Asia 
theater of operations during the Gulf War.
    The Committee will review VA program activities related to Gulf War 
Veterans' Illnesses and updates on relevant scientific research 
published since the last Committee meeting. Additionally, there will be 
presentations and discussion of background information on the Gulf War 
and Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses, the effects of various potential 
exposures on memory and cognition, an update on amyotrophic lateral 
sclerosis rates in Gulf War Veterans, and new imaging techniques. There 
will also be discussion of Committee business and activities.
    The meeting will include time reserved for public comments. A sign-
up sheet for 5-minute comments will be available at the meeting. 
Individuals who speak are invited to submit a 1-2 page summary of their 
comments at the time of the meeting for inclusion in the official 
meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written 
statements for the Committee's review to Dr. Roberta White, Chair, 
Department of Environmental Health, Boston University School of Public 
Health, 715 Albany St., T2E, Boston, MA 02118, or e-mail at 
rwhite@bu.edu.
    Any member of the public seeking additional information should 
contact Dr. White, Scientific Director, at (617) 638-4620 or Dr. 
William Goldberg, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 461-1667.

    Dated: May 17, 2010.

    By Direction of the Secretary.
Vivian Drake,
Acting Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2010-12209 Filed 5-20-10; 8:45 am]
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