Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses, Notice of Meeting, 7462 [2021-01820]
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the 2020 VA-DoD Gulf War Illness State
of the Science Conference and
recommend next steps.
The meeting will include time
reserved for public comments 30
minutes before the meeting closes.
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 Karen.Block@va.gov.
Dated: January 22, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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Solicitation of Nomination for
Appointment to the Veterans’ Advisory
Committee on Rehabilitation
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ACTION:
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
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
March 10, 2021. 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/racgwvimar2021/.
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 presentations from
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Notice.
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA), Veterans Benefits
Administration (VBA), is seeking
nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as
members of the Veterans’ Advisory
Committee on Rehabilitation
(hereinafter referred to as ‘‘the
Committee’’).
SUMMARY:
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received by
February 8, 2021, no later than 4:00
p.m., eastern standard time. Packages
received after this time will not be
considered for the current membership
cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nomination packages
should be emailed to the Designated
Federal Officer, Latrese Thompson at
Latrese.Thompson@va.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In
carrying out the duties set forth, the
Committee responsibilities include, but
are not limited to, submitting to the
Secretary an annual report on the
rehabilitation programs and activities of
the VA.
Membership Criteria: VBA is
requesting nominations for upcoming
vacancies on the Committee. Members
of the Committee are appointed by the
Secretary from the general public,
including but not limited to:
(1) Veterans with service-connected
disabilities;
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(2) Persons who have distinguished
themselves in the public and private
sectors in the fields of rehabilitation
medicine, vocational guidance,
vocational rehabilitation, and
employment and training programs
(3) Ex officio members of the
Committee shall include one
representative from the Veterans Health
Administration and one from the
Veterans Benefits Administration; one
representative each from the
Rehabilitation Services Administration
of the Department of Education, and the
National Institute for Handicapped
Research of the Department of
Education; and one representative of the
Assistant Secretary for Veterans’
Employment and Training of the
Department of Labor.
Authority: The Committee was
established pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 3121,
to advise the Secretary of VA with
respect to the administration of
Veterans’ rehabilitation programs.
Nominations of qualified candidates are
being sought to fill upcoming vacancies
on the Committee.
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 three-year term. The
Secretary may reappoint a member for
an additional term of service. In
accordance with Federal Travel
Regulation, Committee members will
receive travel expenses and a per diem
allowance for any travel made in
association with duties as members of
the Committee and within federal travel
guidelines. Self-nominations are
acceptable. Any letters of nomination
from organizations or other individuals
should accompany the package when it
is submitted. Non-Veterans are also
eligible for nomination.
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 that he/she is a U.S.
citizen and is 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;
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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 March 10, 2021. 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-mar2021/.
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
presentations from the 2020 VA-DoD Gulf War Illness State of the
Science Conference and recommend next steps.
The meeting will include time reserved for public comments 30
minutes before the meeting closes. 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 [email protected].
Dated: January 22, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-01820 Filed 1-27-21; 8:45 am]
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