Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board, Notice of Meeting, 36319 [2021-14616]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 129 / Friday, July 9, 2021 / Notices IV. Review and Approval of Subcommittee Minutes From the May 13, 2021 Subcommittee Meeting— Subcommittee Chair IX. Maturing of Certificate of Deposit (‘‘CD’’)—UCR Depository Manager For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action The UCR Depository Manager will provide an update on the CD which matures in August 2021. The Subcommittee may take action to recommend a plan to the Board for reinvesting the proceeds. Draft minutes from the May 13, 2021 Subcommittee meeting via teleconference will be reviewed. The Subcommittee will consider action to approve. V. UCR Pilot Projects 2021/2022—UCR Executive Director and DSL Transportation Services, Inc. (‘‘DSL’’) For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action VI. Review of 2021 Administrative Expenses—UCR Depository Manager The UCR Depository Manager will review the expenditures of the UCR Plan for the first six months ended June 30, 2021 with the Subcommittee. VII. Review of 2022 Administrative Budget—UCR Depository Manager VIII. 2023 Fee Change Recommendation—Subcommittee Chair and UCR Depository Manager For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action jbell on DSKJLSW7X2PROD with NOTICES The Subcommittee Chair will call for any other items Subcommittee members would like to discuss. The Subcommittee Chair and the UCR Depository Manager will lead a discussion regarding the results of an analysis of actual and forecasted 2021 registration year revenue data for the purpose of making a fee change proposal to the UCR Board for the 2023 registration year. In addition, the discussion may include potential adjustments to the 2023 administrative operating budget that could impact the fee change calculations. The Subcommittee may take action to make a proposal to the UCR Board of Directors regarding a fee change recommendation for the 2023 UCR registration year. Jkt 253001 The Subcommittee Chair will adjourn the meeting. The agenda will be available no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern time, July 7, 2021 at: https://plan.ucr.gov. CONTACT PERSON FOR MORE INFORMATION: Elizabeth Leaman, Chair, Unified Carrier Registration Plan Board of Directors, (617) 305–3783, eleaman@ board.ucr.gov. Alex B. Leath, Chief Legal Officer, Unified Carrier Registration Plan. [FR Doc. 2021–14744 Filed 7–7–21; 4:15 pm] BILLING CODE 4910–YL–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS The UCR Depository Manager will lead a discussion regarding the initial preparation of the 2022 UCR administrative budget. 17:01 Jul 08, 2021 X. Other Business—Subcommittee Chair XI. Adjournment—Subcommittee Chair The UCR Executive Director and DSL will lead a discussion regarding potential pilot projects that the UCR may pursue to optimize registration compliance. The Subcommittee may take action to recommend to the UCR Board proceeding with one or more pilot projects. VerDate Sep<11>2014 For Discussion and Possible Subcommittee Action Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board, 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 Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review Board will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2021, via Webex. The meeting will be held between 1:00–1:30 p.m. EST. The meeting will be partially closed to the public from 1:10–1:30 p.m. EST for the discussion, examination, and reference to the research applications and scientific review. Discussions will involve reference to staff and consultant critiques of research proposals. Discussions will deal with scientific merit of each proposal and qualifications of personnel conducting the studies, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Additionally, premature disclosure of research information could significantly obstruct implementation of proposed PO 00000 Frm 00071 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 36319 agency action regarding the research proposals. As provided by Public Law 92–463 subsection 10(d), as amended by Public Law 94–409, closing the committee meeting is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) and (9)(B). The objective of the Board is to provide for the fair and equitable selection of the most meritorious research projects for support by VA research funds and to offer advice for research program officials on program priorities and policies. The ultimate objective of the Board is to ensure that the VA Rehabilitation Research and Development program promotes functional independence and improves the quality of life for impaired and disabled Veterans. Board members advise the Director, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service and the Chief Research and Development Officer on the scientific and technical merit, the mission relevance, and the protection of human and animal subjects of Rehabilitation Research and Development proposals. The Board does not consider grants, contracts, or other forms of extramural research. Members of the public who wish to attend the open portion of the Webex session from 1:00–1:10 p.m. EST may join by dialing the Webex USA Toll-free Number 1–833–558–0712 and entering the meeting number (access code): 199 342 9297. Written comments from the public must be sent to Tiffany Asqueri, Designated Federal Officer, Rehabilitation Research and Development Service, Department of Veterans Affairs (14RDR), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, or to Tiffany.Asqueri@va.gov prior to the meeting. Those who plan to attend the open portion of the meeting must contact Mrs. Asqueri at least 5 days before the meeting. For further information, please call Mrs. Asqueri at 202–443–5757. Dated: July 3, 2021. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–14616 Filed 7–8–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P E:\FR\FM\09JYN1.SGM 09JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 129 (Friday, July 9, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 36319]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-14616]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit 
Review Board, 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 
Rehabilitation Research and Development Service Scientific Merit Review 
Board will be held Wednesday, August 25, 2021, via Webex. The meeting 
will be held between 1:00-1:30 p.m. EST. The meeting will be partially 
closed to the public from 1:10-1:30 p.m. EST for the discussion, 
examination, and reference to the research applications and scientific 
review. Discussions will involve reference to staff and consultant 
critiques of research proposals. Discussions will deal with scientific 
merit of each proposal and qualifications of personnel conducting the 
studies, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted 
invasion of personal privacy. Additionally, premature disclosure of 
research information could significantly obstruct implementation of 
proposed agency action regarding the research proposals. As provided by 
Public Law 92-463 subsection 10(d), as amended by Public Law 94-409, 
closing the committee meeting is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) 
and (9)(B).
    The objective of the Board is to provide for the fair and equitable 
selection of the most meritorious research projects for support by VA 
research funds and to offer advice for research program officials on 
program priorities and policies. The ultimate objective of the Board is 
to ensure that the VA Rehabilitation Research and Development program 
promotes functional independence and improves the quality of life for 
impaired and disabled Veterans.
    Board members advise the Director, Rehabilitation Research and 
Development Service and the Chief Research and Development Officer on 
the scientific and technical merit, the mission relevance, and the 
protection of human and animal subjects of Rehabilitation Research and 
Development proposals. The Board does not consider grants, contracts, 
or other forms of extramural research.
    Members of the public who wish to attend the open portion of the 
Webex session from 1:00-1:10 p.m. EST may join by dialing the Webex USA 
Toll-free Number 1-833-558-0712 and entering the meeting number (access 
code): 199 342 9297.
    Written comments from the public must be sent to Tiffany Asqueri, 
Designated Federal Officer, Rehabilitation Research and Development 
Service, Department of Veterans Affairs (14RDR), 810 Vermont Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20420, or to [email protected] prior to the 
meeting. Those who plan to attend the open portion of the meeting must 
contact Mrs. Asqueri at least 5 days before the meeting. For further 
information, please call Mrs. Asqueri at 202-443-5757.

    Dated: July 3, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-14616 Filed 7-8-21; 8:45 am]
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