Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board, Notice of Meeting, 72688 [2021-27765]

Download as PDF 72688 Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 243 / Wednesday, December 22, 2021 / Notices On January 25, 2022, the agenda will include opening remarks and VA welcoming remarks by Secretary of Veterans Affairs; Committee member introductions; briefing by VA Advisory Committee Management Office; remarks and briefing updates by other VA officials. On January 26, 2022, the Committee will receive briefing updates from VA officials on rural health; community care; COVID–19 efforts; tribal HUD/VASH, homeless; Indian Health Service and Urban Indian Health; and the Vet Center program. On January 27, 2022, the Committee will receive briefing updates from the Veterans Benefits Administration; Native American Journey Map; National Cemetery Administration, Office of General Counsel-Tribal Veteran Representative Experience Project; and Smithsonian Native American Veterans Memorial. The Committee will receive public comment from those public members who have provided a written summary. The Committee will hold open discussion on topics relevant to the Committee and address follow-up and action items including dates for next meeting. Individuals who speak are invited to submit a 1–2 page summary of their comments no later than January 14, 2022 for inclusion in the office meeting record. Members of the public may also submit written statements for the Committee’s review to Mr. David Clay Ward, at David.Ward@va.gov. Any member of the public seeking additional information should contact Mr. David Clay Ward at 202–461–7445. Dated: December 16, 2021. Jelessa M. Burney, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–27640 Filed 12–21–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS khammond on DSKJM1Z7X2PROD with NOTICES Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board, Notice of Meeting The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.2, that a meeting of the Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board (JBL/CS SMRB) will be held Tuesday, January 11, 2022, via WebEx. The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:55 Dec 21, 2021 Jkt 256001 ET. The meeting will have an open session from 3:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. and a closed session from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the Board is to provide expert review of the scientific quality, budget, safety and missionrelevance of investigator-initiated research applications submitted for VA merit review consideration and to offer advice for research program officials on program priorities and policies. The purpose of the open session is to meet with the JBL/CS Service Directors to discuss the overall policies and process for scientific review, as well as disseminate information among the Board members regarding the VA research priorities. The purpose of the closed session is to provide recommendations on the scientific quality, budget, safety and mission relevance of investigatorinitiated research applications submitted for VA merit review evaluation. Applications submitted for review include various medical specialties within the general areas of biomedical, behavioral and clinical science research. The JBL/CS SMRB meeting will be closed to the public for the review, discussion and evaluation of initial and renewal research applications, which involve reference to staff and consultant critiques of research applications. Discussions will deal with scientific merit of each application 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 applications. As provided by subsection 10(d) of Public Law 92–463, as amended by Public Law 94–409, closing the subcommittee meetings is in accordance with Title 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) and (9)(B). Members of the public who wish to attend the open JBL/CS SMRB meeting should join via WebEx. Meeting number (access code): 2760 282 3977. Meeting password: n4JDgxm5R*3. Meeting link: https:// veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m3d6d4 2bf7c6a4b70cbfe35618b111e6a. Those who would like to submit written comments for the open session, or obtain a copy of the minutes from the closed subcommittee meetings and rosters of the subcommittee members, should contact Michael Burgio, Ph.D., Designated Federal Officer (14RD) Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC PO 00000 Frm 00115 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 20420, at 202–603–4667 or at Michael.Burgio@va.gov. Dated: December 17, 2021. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2021–27765 Filed 12–21–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). ACTION: Notice of a modified system of records. AGENCY: As required by the Privacy Act of 1974, notice is hereby given that the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is modifying the system of records entitled ‘‘VHA Corporate Data Warehouses-VA’’ (172VA10A7) as set forth in the Federal Register. VA is modifying the system of records by revising the System Number; System Manager; Purposes of the System; Categories of Records in the System; Record Source Categories; Policies and Practices for Storage of Records; Physical, Procedural and Administrative Safeguards; Record Access Procedure; Notification Procedure; and Appendix. VA is republishing the system notice in its entirety. DATES: Comments on this modified system of records must be received no later than 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. If no public comment is received during the period allowed for comment or unless otherwise published in the Federal Register by VA, the modified system of records will become effective a minimum of 30 days after date of publication in the Federal Register. If VA receives public comments, VA shall review the comments to determine whether any changes to the notice are necessary. ADDRESSES: Comments may be submitted through www.Regulations.gov or mailed to VA Privacy Service, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, (005R1A), Washington, DC 20420. Comments should indicate that they are submitted in response to ‘‘VHA Corporate Data Warehouses-VA’’ (172VA10A7). Comments received will be available at regulations.gov for public viewing, inspection or copies. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Stephania Griffin, VHA Privacy Officer, SUMMARY: E:\FR\FM\22DEN1.SGM 22DEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 243 (Wednesday, December 22, 2021)]
[Notices]
[Page 72688]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2021-27765]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Joint Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical 
Science Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review 
Board, Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Federal 
Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App.2, that a meeting of the Joint 
Biomedical Laboratory Research and Development and Clinical Science 
Research and Development Services Scientific Merit Review Board (JBL/CS 
SMRB) will be held Tuesday, January 11, 2022, via WebEx. The meeting 
will begin at 3:00 p.m. and end at 5:00 p.m. ET. The meeting will have 
an open session from 3:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. and a closed session 
from 3:30 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.
    The purpose of the Board is to provide expert review of the 
scientific quality, budget, safety and mission-relevance of 
investigator-initiated research applications submitted for VA merit 
review consideration and to offer advice for research program officials 
on program priorities and policies.
    The purpose of the open session is to meet with the JBL/CS Service 
Directors to discuss the overall policies and process for scientific 
review, as well as disseminate information among the Board members 
regarding the VA research priorities.
    The purpose of the closed session is to provide recommendations on 
the scientific quality, budget, safety and mission relevance of 
investigator-initiated research applications submitted for VA merit 
review evaluation. Applications submitted for review include various 
medical specialties within the general areas of biomedical, behavioral 
and clinical science research. The JBL/CS SMRB meeting will be closed 
to the public for the review, discussion and evaluation of initial and 
renewal research applications, which involve reference to staff and 
consultant critiques of research applications. Discussions will deal 
with scientific merit of each application 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 applications. As provided by subsection 10(d) of 
Public Law 92-463, as amended by Public Law 94-409, closing the 
subcommittee meetings is in accordance with Title 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) 
and (9)(B).
    Members of the public who wish to attend the open JBL/CS SMRB 
meeting should join via WebEx. Meeting number (access code): 2760 282 
3977. Meeting password: n4JDgxm5R*3.
    Meeting link: https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m3d6d42bf7c6a4b70cbfe35618b111e6a.
    Those who would like to submit written comments for the open 
session, or obtain a copy of the minutes from the closed subcommittee 
meetings and rosters of the subcommittee members, should contact 
Michael Burgio, Ph.D., Designated Federal Officer (14RD) Department of 
Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20420, at 202-
603-4667 or at [email protected].

    Dated: December 17, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-27765 Filed 12-21-21; 8:45 am]
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