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Solicitation of Nominations for
Appointment to the Research Advisory
Committee on Gulf War Veterans’
Illnesses
Department of Veterans Affairs.
Notice of nominations for
appointment to the Research Advisory
Committee on Gulf War Veterans’
Illnesses.
AGENCY:
Nominations should be type written
(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 a
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 or resume, and (4) a summary of
the nominee’s experience and
qualification relative to the professional
qualifications criteria listed above.
Individuals selected for appointment
to the Committee shall be invited to
serve a two-year term. Committee
members will receive a stipend for
attending Committee meetings,
including per diem and reimbursement
for travel expenses incurred.
The Department makes every effort to
ensure that the membership of its
Federal advisory committees is fairly
balanced in terms of points of view
represented and the committee’s
function. Every effort is made to ensure
that a broad representation of
geographic areas, males & females, racial
and ethnic minority groups, and
veterans with disabilities are given
consideration for membership.
Appointment to this Committee shall be
made without discrimination because of
a person’s race, color, religion, sex
(including gender identity, transgender
status, sexual orientation, and
pregnancy), national origin, age,
disability, or genetic information.
Nominations must state that the
nominee is willing to serve as a member
of the Committee and appears to have
no conflict of interest that would
preclude membership. An ethics review
is conducted for each selected nominee.
Dated: January 17, 2024.
Jelessa M. Burney,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS
AFFAIRS
ACTION:
The Department of Veterans
Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of
qualified candidates to be considered
for appointment to the Research
Advisory Committee on Gulf War
Veterans’ Illnesses (RACGWVI)
(hereinafter in this section referred to as
‘‘the Committee’’).
DATES: Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received no later
than 5:00 p.m. EST on March 1, 2024.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be
emailed to varacgwvi@va.gov. Please
write Nomination for RACGWVI
Membership in the subject line.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr.
Karen Block, Designated Federal Officer,
Gulf War Research Program, VA Office
of Research and Development at
Karen.Block@va.gov. A copy of the
Committee charter and list of the
current membership can be found at
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf
War Veterans’ Illnesses website (https://
www.va.gov/RAC-GWVI/) or by
contacting Dr. Block on (202) 280–3632.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf
War Veterans’ Illnesses was established
to provide advice and make
recommendations to the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs on proposed research
studies, plans and strategies related to
understanding and treating the health
consequences of military service in the
Southwest Asia theater of operations
during the 1990–91 Gulf War
(Operations Desert Shield and Desert
Storm).
Membership Criteria and
Qualifications: VA is requesting
nominations for upcoming vacancies on
the Committee and is committed to
diversity, equity and inclusion. The
committee is comprised of Government
employees and non-Federal employees.
Non-Federal employees are appointed
by the Secretary from the general public
and will serve as Special Government
employees.
The expertise required of Committee
membership includes, but is not limited
to:
a. 1990–91 Gulf War Veterans and/or
representatives of such Veterans;
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b. Veterans of all eras;
c. Community leaders, professionals
and other concerned stakeholders;
d. Members of the medical and
scientific communities representing
disciplines such as epidemiology,
genetics, immunology, neurology,
toxicology, dentistry, environmental
health and justice, occupational and
industrial hygiene; and
e. Experts in advanced medical and
scientific technologies including
artificial intelligence.
Membership Requirements: The
Committee meets at least twice
annually, and some members may have
an opportunity to participate in
additional subcommittee meetings.
Individuals selected for appointment to
the Committee shall be invited to serve
a two to three- year term. The Secretary
may reappoint Committee members for
an additional term of service.
Committee members will receive per
diem and reimbursement for eligible
travel expenses incurred. Selfnominations and nominations of nonVeterans will be accepted. Any letters of
nomination from organizations or other
individuals should accompany the
package when it is submitted.
To the extent possible, the Secretary
seeks members who have diverse
professional and personal qualifications
including but not limited to subject
matter experts in the areas described
above. We ask that nominations include
any relevant experience information so
that VA can ensure diverse Committee
membership.
Requirements for Nomination
Submission: Nominations must be typed
(12 point font) and 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 willing 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 resume or
curriculum vitae that is no more than
three pages in length. The resume
should show professional work
experience, and Veterans service
involvement, especially service that
involves 1990–91 Gulf War Veterans’
issues; and
(4) A one-page cover letter. The cover
letter must summarize:
a. the nominee’s interest in serving on
the committee and contributions he/she
can make to the work of the committee;
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b. any relevant Veterans service
activities he/she is currently engaged in;
c. the military branch affiliations and
timeframe of military service (if
applicable);
d. information about the nominee’s
personal and professional qualifications
and background that would give her/
him a diverse perspective on Gulf War
Veterans’ matters; and
e. a statement confirming that he/she
is not a Federally-registered lobbyist.
The Department makes every effort to
ensure that the membership of VA
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Federal advisory committees is diverse
in terms of points of view represented
and the committee’s capabilities.
Appointments to this Committee shall
promote diversity, equity and inclusion
and will be made without
discrimination because of a person’s
race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national
origin, age, disability, or genetic
information. Nominations must state
that the nominee is willing to serve as
a member of the Committee and appears
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to have no conflict of interest that
would preclude membership.
Authorization: The Committee is
authorized by Pub. L. 105–368 104, and
operates under the Federal Advisory
Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
Dated: January 16, 2024.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management
Officer.
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Research
Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice of nominations for appointment to the Research Advisory
Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses (RACGWVI)
(hereinafter in this section referred to as ``the Committee'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on March 1, 2024.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be emailed to [email protected].
Please write Nomination for RACGWVI Membership in the subject line.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Karen Block, Designated Federal
Officer, Gulf War Research Program, VA Office of Research and
Development at [email protected]. A copy of the Committee charter and
list of the current membership can be found at Research Advisory
Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses website (https://www.va.gov/RAC-GWVI/) or by contacting Dr. Block on (202) 280-3632.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War
Veterans' Illnesses was established to provide advice and make
recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on proposed
research studies, plans and strategies related to understanding and
treating the health consequences of military service in the Southwest
Asia theater of operations during the 1990-91 Gulf War (Operations
Desert Shield and Desert Storm).
Membership Criteria and Qualifications: VA is requesting
nominations for upcoming vacancies on the Committee and is committed to
diversity, equity and inclusion. The committee is comprised of
Government employees and non-Federal employees. Non-Federal employees
are appointed by the Secretary from the general public and will serve
as Special Government employees.
The expertise required of Committee membership includes, but is not
limited to:
a. 1990-91 Gulf War Veterans and/or representatives of such
Veterans;
b. Veterans of all eras;
c. Community leaders, professionals and other concerned
stakeholders;
d. Members of the medical and scientific communities representing
disciplines such as epidemiology, genetics, immunology, neurology,
toxicology, dentistry, environmental health and justice, occupational
and industrial hygiene; and
e. Experts in advanced medical and scientific technologies
including artificial intelligence.
Membership Requirements: The Committee meets at least twice
annually, and some members may have an opportunity to participate in
additional subcommittee meetings. Individuals selected for appointment
to the Committee shall be invited to serve a two to three- year term.
The Secretary may reappoint Committee members for an additional term of
service. Committee members will receive per diem and reimbursement for
eligible travel expenses incurred. Self-nominations and nominations of
non-Veterans will be accepted. Any letters of nomination from
organizations or other individuals should accompany the package when it
is submitted.
To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have
diverse professional and personal qualifications including but not
limited to subject matter experts in the areas described above. We ask
that nominations include any relevant experience information so that VA
can ensure diverse Committee membership.
Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations must be typed
(12 point font) and 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 willing 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 resume or curriculum vitae that is no more than
three pages in length. The resume should show professional work
experience, and Veterans service involvement, especially service that
involves 1990-91 Gulf War Veterans' issues; and
(4) A one-page cover letter. The cover letter must summarize:
a. the nominee's interest in serving on the committee and
contributions he/she can make to the work of the committee;
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b. any relevant Veterans service activities he/she is currently
engaged in;
c. the military branch affiliations and timeframe of military
service (if applicable);
d. information about the nominee's personal and professional
qualifications and background that would give her/him a diverse
perspective on Gulf War Veterans' matters; and
e. a statement confirming that he/she is not a Federally-registered
lobbyist.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
VA Federal advisory committees is diverse in terms of points of view
represented and the committee's capabilities. Appointments to this
Committee shall promote diversity, equity and inclusion and will be
made without discrimination because of a person's race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,
age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations must state that
the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the Committee and
appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership.
Authorization: The Committee is authorized by Pub. L. 105-368 104,
and operates under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10.
Dated: January 16, 2024.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-01065 Filed 1-22-24; 8:45 am]
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