Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses, Notice of Meeting, 36190 [2021-14598]

Download as PDF lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 36190 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 128 / Thursday, July 8, 2021 / Notices DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS National Research Advisory Council, Notice of Meeting Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses, Notice of Meeting [OMB Control No. 2900–0491] The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2, that the National Research Advisory Council (NRAC) will hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 1, 2021, by Webex. The teleconference number is 1–404–397–1596, conference ID 199 811 6717 or the meeting link is: https:// veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID= mee580294d1ca4b86e69b617fd028f134. The meeting will convene at 11:00 a.m. and end at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time. This meeting is open to the public. The purpose of the National Research Advisory Council is to advise the Secretary on research conducted by the Veterans Health Administration, including policies and programs targeting the high priority of Veterans’ health care needs. On September 1, 2021, the agenda will include a discussion of new research initiatives for fiscal year 2023, follow up discussion of diversity, equity, and inclusion activities in response to the NRAC recommendations; and discussion of a white paper on best practices in collaborating with academic affiliates and non-profit corporations in response to a Government Accountability Report on extramural funding. No time will be allocated at this meeting for receiving oral presentations from the public. Members of the public wanting to attend, have questions or presentations to present may contact Ms. Rashelle Robinson, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Research and Development (14RD), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, at 202–443–5768 or Rashelle.Robinson@va.gov no later than close of business on August 27, 2021. All questions and presentations will be presented during the public comment section of the meeting. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Rashelle Robinson at the above phone number or email address noted above. 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 (RAC–GWVI) will meet by teleconference on August 4, 2021. The open session will convene at 11:00 a.m. (EST) and end at 4:00 p.m. (EST). The open session will be available to the public by connecting to: Webex URL: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID= mb993599afcb0dbe5e53e60c9e635ca67. Or, Join by phone: 1–404–397–1596 USA Toll Number or 1–833–558–0712 Toll-free Number; Meeting number (access code): 199 041 5097. Meeting password: GWVets1990! 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 related to health issues, complications of aging, and disorders of the autonomic nervous system, and will engage VA Senior Leadership. This meeting will also include Committee discussion of Committee business and activities. 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 at Karen.Block@va.gov. Dated: July 2, 2021. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. Dated: July 2, 2021. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. 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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 128 (Thursday, July 8, 2021)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14598]


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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 (RAC-GWVI) will meet 
by teleconference on August 4, 2021. The open session will convene at 
11:00 a.m. (EST) and end at 4:00 p.m. (EST). The open session will be 
available to the public by connecting to: Webex URL: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=mb993599afcb0dbe5e53e60c9e635ca67. Or, Join by phone: 1-404-
397-1596 USA Toll Number or 1-833-558-0712 Toll-free Number; Meeting 
number (access code): 199 041 5097. Meeting password: GWVets1990!
    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 related to health issues, complications of aging, and 
disorders of the autonomic nervous system, and will engage VA Senior 
Leadership. This meeting will also include Committee discussion of 
Committee business and activities.
    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 at [email protected].

    Dated: July 2, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-14598 Filed 7-7-21; 8:45 am]
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