National Research Advisory Council; Notice of Meeting, 33977 [2018-15271]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 83, No. 138 / Wednesday, July 18, 2018 / Notices found at https://www.losangeles.va.gov/ masterplan/. Authority: The Board is a statutory committee established as required by Section 2(i) of the West Los Angeles Leasing Act of 2016, Public Law 114–226 (the West LA Leasing Act). The Board operates in accordance with the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), as amended, 5 U.S.C. App. 2. amozie on DSK3GDR082PROD with NOTICES1 Membership Criteria and Qualifications: VA is seeking nominations for Board membership. The Board is composed of thirteen members and several ex-officio members. The Board meets up to four times annually; and it is important that Board members attend meetings to achieve a quorum so that Board can effectively carry out its duties. 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To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have diverse professional and personal qualifications including but not limited to subject matter experts in the areas described above. We ask that nominations include any relevant experience and information VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:19 Jul 17, 2018 Jkt 244001 so that VA can ensure diverse Board membership. Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations should be typed written (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 a willingness to serve as a member of the Board; (2) The nominee’s contact information, including name, mailing address, telephone numbers, and email address; (3) The nominee’s curriculum vitae, not to exceed three pages and a one page cover letter; and (4) A summary of the nominee’s experience and qualifications relative to the membership criteria and professional qualifications criteria listed above. The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of VA Federal advisory committees is diverse in terms of points of view represented and the committee’s capabilities. Appointments to this Board shall be made without discrimination because of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations must state that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the Board and appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership. An ethics review is conducted for each selected nominee. Dated: July 13, 2018. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2018–15333 Filed 7–17–18; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS National Research Advisory Council; Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act that the National Research Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 1100 First Street NE, Room 104, Washington, DC 20002. The meeting will convene at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the public. The agenda will include information technology challenges, career development and merit awards, roadmaps overview, clinical trials, and cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs). No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. Members of the public wanting to attend may contact Rashelle Robinson, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Research and Development (10P9), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, at (202) 443–5678, or by email at Rashelle.Robinson@va.gov no later than close of business on August 29, 2018. Because the meeting is being held in a government building, a photo I.D. must be presented at the Guard’s Desk as a part of the clearance process. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Rashelle Robinson at the phone number or email address noted above. Dated: July 12, 2018. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 83, Number 138 (Wednesday, July 18, 2018)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2018-15271]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


National Research Advisory Council; Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act that the National Research Advisory 
Council will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at 1100 
First Street NE, Room 104, Washington, DC 20002. The meeting will 
convene at 9:00 a.m. and end at 3:30 p.m. This meeting is open to the 
public.
    The agenda will include information technology challenges, career 
development and merit awards, roadmaps overview, clinical trials, and 
cooperative research and development agreements (CRADAs). No time will 
be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the 
public. Members of the public wanting to attend may contact Rashelle 
Robinson, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Research and 
Development (10P9), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue 
NW, Washington, DC 20420, at (202) 443-5678, or by email at 
[email protected] no later than close of business on August 29, 
2018. Because the meeting is being held in a government building, a 
photo I.D. must be presented at the Guard's Desk as a part of the 
clearance process. Any member of the public seeking additional 
information should contact Rashelle Robinson at the phone number or 
email address noted above.

    Dated: July 12, 2018.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2018-15271 Filed 7-17-18; 8:45 am]
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