Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses, 60235 [2014-23661]

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• DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 193 (Monday, October 6, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Page 60235]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-23661]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Research 
Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses

AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health 
Administration (VHA), is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to 
be considered for appointment as a member of the Research Advisory 
Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses (hereinafter referred to as 
``the Committee''). The Committee was established pursuant to Public 
Law 105-368, Section 104, to advise the Secretary of VA with respect to 
proposed research studies, plans, and strategies related to 
understanding and treating the health consequences of military service 
in the Southwest Asia theatre of operations during the 1990-1991 Gulf 
War. Nominations of qualified candidates are being sought to fill 
upcoming vacancies on the Committee.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no 
later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on October 24, 2014.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to Veterans Health 
Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW., 
(10P), Washington, DC 20420, emailed to victor.kalasinsky@va.gov, or 
faxed to (202) 495-6155.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Victor Kalasinsky, Veterans Health 
Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Ave. NW 
(10P), Washington, DC 20420, telephone (202) 443-5600. (This is not a 
toll free number.) A copy of the Committee charter and list of the 
current membership can be obtained by contacting Dr. Kalasinsky or by 
accessing the Web site: https://www.va.gov/rac-gwvi/.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War 
Veterans' Illnesses was established pursuant to Public Law 105-368, 
Section 104, to advise the Secretary of VA (hereinafter referred to as 
``the Secretary'') with respect to proposed research studies, plans, 
and strategies related to understanding and treating the health 
consequences of military service in the Southwest Asia theatre of 
operations during the 1990-1991 Gulf War.
    VHA is requesting nominations for upcoming vacancies on the 
Committee. The Committee is currently composed of 12 members. The 
members of the Committee are appointed by the Secretary from the 
general public, including but not limited to:
    (1) Gulf War Veterans;
    (2) Representatives of such Veterans;
    (3) Members of the medical and scientific communities representing 
disciplines such as, but not limited to, epidemiology, immunology, 
environmental health, neurology, and toxicology.
    To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have 
diverse professional and personal qualifications. We ask that 
nominations include information of this type so that VA can ensure a 
balanced Committee membership.
    Individuals appointed to the Committee by the Secretary shall be 
invited to serve a two- or three-year term. The Secretary may reappoint 
a member for an additional term of service. Committee members will 
receive travel expenses and a per diem allowance for any travel made in 
connection with duties as members of the Committee and within federal 
travel guidelines.
    Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be typed 
(one nomination per nominator). Nomination package should include: (1) 
A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and affiliation of 
the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., specific attributes 
which qualify the nominee for service in this capacity), and a 
statement from the nominee indicating the willingness to serve as a 
member of the Committee; (2) the nominee's contact information, 
including name, mailing address, telephone numbers, and email address; 
(3) the nominee's curriculum vitae; (4) a summary of the nominee's 
experience and qualifications relative to the membership considerations 
described above; and (5) a statement confirming that he/she is not a 
federally-registered lobbyist.
    VA makes every effort to ensure that the membership of VA Federal 
advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points of view 
represented and the committee's function. Appointments to this 
Committee shall be made without discrimination based on a person's 
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 
national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations 
must state that the nominee appears to have no conflict of interest 
that would preclude membership. An ethics review is conducted for each 
selected nominee.

    Dated: September 30, 2014.
Rebecca Schiller,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2014-23661 Filed 10-3-14; 8:45 am]
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