Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses, Notice of Meeting, 68637-68638 [2020-23912]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 210 / Thursday, October 29, 2020 / Notices XII. Adjournment—UCR Board Chair C. Certificates of Deposit—UCR Depository Manager The UCR Depository Manager will provide an update on investing funds from the 2019 Savings Account held at the Bank of North Dakota in short-term certificates of deposit, not to exceed six months in duration. D. Review 2020 Administrative Expenses Through October 31, 2020— UCR Depository Manager The UCR Depository Manager will present the administrative costs incurred for the period of January 1, 2020 through October 31, 2020, compared to the budget for the same time-period, and discuss all significant variances. Alex B. Leath, Chief Legal Officer, Unified Carrier Registration Plan. E. 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VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:03 Oct 28, 2020 Jkt 253001 68637 public that wish to attend virtually, they may use the WebEx link: https:// veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID= maa889b80e1572a687b69928 cf44b367d, Meeting number (access code): 199 660 7472, Meeting password: cR3TsS2PR*3, 1–404–397–1596, 1996607472## USA Toll Number. Dated: October 23, 2020. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–23911 Filed 10–28–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P [FR Doc. 2020–24067 Filed 10–27–20; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4910–YL–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation, 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 Veterans’ Advisory Committee on Rehabilitation (VACOR) will meet virtually on Wednesday, November 18—Thursday, November 19, 2020. 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In the communication, writers must identify themselves and state the organization, association or person(s) they represent. For any members of the PO 00000 Frm 00083 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 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 by teleconference on November 18, 2020. The open session will convene at 11:00 a.m. (EST) and end at 2:00 p.m. (EST). The open session will be available to the public by dialing the toll-free telephone number for audio 800 767–1750; access code 56978# and connecting to Adobe Connect URL for visual: https://va-eercees.adobeconnect.com/racgwvinov2020/. 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. This meeting will include discussion of the recent VA-DoD Gulf War Illness State of the Science Conference held August 18– 19, 2020 and how best to build on the current research provided during the program and recommend next steps. There will also be a discussion of other Committee training, business and activities, including review of meeting dates for the parent Committee and Veteran engagement session subcommittee for the next fiscal year. The meeting will include time reserved for public comments 30 minutes before the meeting closes. E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 68638 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 210 / Thursday, October 29, 2020 / Notices 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 submit written statements for the Committee’s review or seek additional information by contacting Dr. Karen Block, Designated Federal Officer, at 202 443– 5600, or at karen.block@va.gov. Dated: October 23, 2020. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2020–23912 Filed 10–28–20; 8:45 am] jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES BILLING CODE 8320–01–P VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:03 Oct 28, 2020 Jkt 253001 PO 00000 Frm 00084 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 210 (Thursday, October 29, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 68637-68638]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-23912]


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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 by 
teleconference on November 18, 2020. The open session will convene at 
11:00 a.m. (EST) and end at 2:00 p.m. (EST). The open session will be 
available to the public by dialing the toll-free telephone number for 
audio 800 767-1750; access code 56978# and connecting to Adobe Connect 
URL for visual: https://va-eerc-ees.adobeconnect.com/racgwvi-nov2020/.
    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. This meeting will include 
discussion of the recent VA-DoD Gulf War Illness State of the Science 
Conference held August 18-19, 2020 and how best to build on the current 
research provided during the program and recommend next steps. There 
will also be a discussion of other Committee training, business and 
activities, including review of meeting dates for the parent Committee 
and Veteran engagement session subcommittee for the next fiscal year.
    The meeting will include time reserved for public comments 30 
minutes before the meeting closes.

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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 submit written statements for the Committee's 
review or seek additional information by contacting Dr. Karen Block, 
Designated Federal Officer, at 202 443-5600, or at [email protected].

    Dated: October 23, 2020.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-23912 Filed 10-28-20; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320-01-P
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