Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee, Notice of Meeting, 16845-16846 [2021-06581]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 31, 2021 / Notices Dated: March 23, 2021. Daniel W. Peck, Executive Director, U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. [FR Doc. 2021–06557 Filed 3–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 1137–00–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0688] Agency Information Collection Activity: VAAR 832.202–04, Security For Government Financing Office of Acquisition and Logistics, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Office of Acquisition and Logistics (OAL), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is announcing an opportunity for public comment on the proposed collection of certain information by the agency. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, Federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information, including each proposed extension of a currently approved collection, and allow 60 days for public comment in response to the notice. DATES: Written comments and recommendations on the proposed collection of information should be received on or before June 1, 2021. ADDRESSES: Submit written comments on the collection of information through Federal Docket Management System (FDMS) at www.Regulations.gov or to Rafael Taylor, Office of Acquisition & Logistics, Procurement Policy & Warrant Management Services (003A2A), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420 or email to rafael.taylor@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900– 0688’’ in any correspondence. During the comment period, comments may be viewed online through FDMS. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maribel Aponte, Office of Enterprise and Integration, Data Governance Analytics (008), 1717 H Street NW, Washington, DC 20006, (202) 266–4688 or email maribel.aponte@va.gov. Please refer to ‘‘OMB Control No. 2900–0688’’ in any correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the PRA of 1995, Federal agencies must obtain approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for each collection of information they conduct or sponsor. This request for comment is jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES SUMMARY: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:54 Mar 30, 2021 Jkt 253001 being made pursuant to Section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, OAL invites comments on: (1) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of OAL’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of OAL’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (3) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (4) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or the use of other forms of information technology. Authority: Public Law 104–13; 44 U.S.C. 3501–3521. Title: Department of Veterans Affairs Acquisition Regulation (VAAR) 832.202–4, Security for Government Financing. OMB Control Number: 2900–0688. Type of Review: Extension of a currently approved collection. Abstract: The information that is gathered under VAAR 832.202–4 will be used by the VA contracting officer to assess whether or not the contractor’s overall financial condition represents adequate security to warrant paying the contractor in advance. FAR subpart 32.2 authorizes the use of certain types of Government financing on commercial item purchases. 41 United States Code (U.S.C.) 255(f) requires the Government to obtain adequate security for Government financing. However, FAR 32.202–4(a)(2) provides that, subject to agency regulations, the contracting officer may determine that an offeror’s financial condition is adequate security. VAAR 832.202–4 Security for Government Financing specifies the type of information that the contracting officer may obtain to determine whether or not the offeror’s financial condition constitutes adequate security. Affected Public: Business or other forprofit. Estimated Annual Burden: 63 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 60 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 21. By direction of the Secretary. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2021–06539 Filed 3–30–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P PO 00000 Frm 00145 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 16845 DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act 5, U.S.C. App. 2, that a meeting of the Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee (the Committee) will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. The meeting will begin at 11:00 a.m. EDT and adjourn at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting is open to the public via Webex https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID= m66dca294e13f2a5f5be16e1881d6e0c9 password: RKpTbxp*365 or by phone at call-in +14043971596, meeting code: 1993482289##. The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and make recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on using genetic information to optimize medical care for Veterans and enhance the development of tests and treatments for diseases particularly relevant to Veterans. On April 28, 2021, the Committee will receive updated briefings on various VA research programs, including the Million Veteran Program (MVP), to ascertain the program’s progress in the areas of participant recruitment, data generation and storage, and data access. The Committee will also receive updates from ongoing MVP research, including new COVID-related research, the return of genetics results pilot studies, final recommendations from a subcommittee on Genomics Services within VA. Additionally, the Committee will discuss and explore potential recommendations for the next annual report. Public comments will be received at 2:15 p.m. EDT and are limited to 5 minutes each. Individuals who speak are invited to submit a 1–2 page summary of their comments for inclusion in the official meeting record to Jennifer Moser, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Research and Development (14RD), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, or at Jennifer.Moser@va.gov. In the communication, writers must identify themselves and state the organization, association or person(s) they represent. Any member of the public who wishes to attend the teleconference should RSVP to Jennifer Moser at 202–510– 4253 no later than close of business, April 22, 2021, at the phone number or email address noted above. E:\FR\FM\31MRN1.SGM 31MRN1 16846 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 60 / Wednesday, March 31, 2021 / Notices Dated: March 25, 2021. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 60 (Wednesday, March 31, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Pages 16845-16846]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-06581]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee, Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the 
Federal Advisory Committee Act 5, U.S.C. App. 2, that a meeting of the 
Genomic Medicine Program Advisory Committee (the Committee) will be 
held virtually on Wednesday, April 28, 2021. The meeting will begin at 
11:00 a.m. EDT and adjourn at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The meeting is open to the 
public via Webex https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m66dca294e13f2a5f5be16e1881d6e0c9 password: RKpTbxp*365 or 
by phone at call-in +14043971596, meeting code: 1993482289##.
    The purpose of the Committee is to provide advice and make 
recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on using genetic 
information to optimize medical care for Veterans and enhance the 
development of tests and treatments for diseases particularly relevant 
to Veterans.
    On April 28, 2021, the Committee will receive updated briefings on 
various VA research programs, including the Million Veteran Program 
(MVP), to ascertain the program's progress in the areas of participant 
recruitment, data generation and storage, and data access. The 
Committee will also receive updates from ongoing MVP research, 
including new COVID-related research, the return of genetics results 
pilot studies, final recommendations from a subcommittee on Genomics 
Services within VA. Additionally, the Committee will discuss and 
explore potential recommendations for the next annual report.
    Public comments will be received at 2:15 p.m. EDT and are limited 
to 5 minutes each. Individuals who speak are invited to submit a 1-2 
page summary of their comments for inclusion in the official meeting 
record to Jennifer Moser, Designated Federal Officer, Office of 
Research and Development (14RD), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
20420, or at [email protected]. In the communication, writers must 
identify themselves and state the organization, association or 
person(s) they represent. Any member of the public who wishes to attend 
the teleconference should RSVP to Jennifer Moser at 202-510-4253 no 
later than close of business, April 22, 2021, at the phone number or 
email address noted above.


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    Dated: March 25, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-06581 Filed 3-30-21; 8:45 am]
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