Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses; Notice of Meeting, 13376-13377 [2017-04776]

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[FR Doc. 2017–04699 Filed 3–9–17; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., App. 2, that the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses will meet on April 20–21, 2017, at 200 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. (EST) on April 20 and from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EST) on April 21. All sessions will be open to the public, and for interested parties who cannot attend in person, there is a toll-free telephone number (800) 767–1750; access code 56978#. 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 in 1990–1991. 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. Presentations will include updates on the VA Gulf War research program, along with presentations describing new areas of research in genetics, genomics, and neuroscience that can be applied to the health problems of Gulf War Veterans. Also, there will be a discussion of Committee business and activities. The meeting will include time reserved for public comments in the afternoon. A sign-up sheet for 5-minute comments will be available at the meeting. Individuals who wish to address the Committee may submit a 1– 2 page summary of their comments for inclusion in the official meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Dr. Victor Kalasinsky via email at victor.kalasinsky@va.gov. Any member of the public seeking additional E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1 Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 46 / Friday, March 10, 2017 / Notices information should contact Dr. Kalasinsky, Designated Federal Officer, at (202) 443–5600. Dated: March 7, 2017. LaTonya L. Small, Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2017–04776 Filed 3–9–17; 8:45 am] sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:37 Mar 09, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\10MRN1.SGM 10MRN1 13377

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[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 46 (Friday, March 10, 2017)]
[Notices]
[Pages 13376-13377]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-04776]


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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 the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C., App. 2, that the Research 
Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses will meet on April 
20-21, 2017, at 200 Stuart Street, Boston, MA, from 9:00 a.m. until 
5:00 p.m. (EST) on April 20 and from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (EST) on 
April 21. All sessions will be open to the public, and for interested 
parties who cannot attend in person, there is a toll-free telephone 
number (800) 767-1750; access code 56978#.
    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 in 1990-1991.
    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. Presentations will include 
updates on the VA Gulf War research program, along with presentations 
describing new areas of research in genetics, genomics, and 
neuroscience that can be applied to the health problems of Gulf War 
Veterans. Also, there will be a discussion of Committee business and 
activities.
    The meeting will include time reserved for public comments in the 
afternoon. A sign-up sheet for 5-minute comments will be available at 
the meeting. Individuals who wish to address the Committee may submit a 
1-2 page summary of their comments for inclusion in the official 
meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written 
statements for the Committee's review to Dr. Victor Kalasinsky via 
email at victor.kalasinsky@va.gov. Any member of the public seeking 
additional

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information should contact Dr. Kalasinsky, Designated Federal Officer, 
at (202) 443-5600.

    Dated: March 7, 2017.
LaTonya L. Small,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2017-04776 Filed 3-9-17; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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