Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses, Notice of Meeting, 85009 [2024-24765]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 89, No. 206 / Thursday, October 24, 2024 / Notices Dated: October 17, 2024. John A. Lipold, Designated Federal Official, Office of National Public Liaison, Internal Revenue Service. [FR Doc. 2024–24718 Filed 10–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4830–01–P DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS [OMB Control No. 2900–0020] Agency Information Collection Activity: Designation of Beneficiary— Government Life Insurance and Supplemental Designation of Beneficiary—Government Life Insurance Veterans Benefits Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA), 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: Comments must be received on or before December 23, 2024. ADDRESSES: Comments must be submitted through https:// www.regulations.gov. SUMMARY: lotter on DSK11XQN23PROD with NOTICES1 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Program-Specific information: Nancy Kessinger, 202–461–8900, nancy.kessinger@va.gov. VA PRA information: Maribel Aponte, 202–461–8900, vacopaperworkreduact@ va.gov. 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 being made pursuant to section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the PRA. With respect to the following collection of information, VBA invites comments on: (1) whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of VBA’s functions, including whether the information will have practical utility; (2) the accuracy of VBA’s estimate of the VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:56 Oct 23, 2024 Jkt 265001 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. Title: Designation of Beneficiary— Government Life Insurance and Supplemental Designation of Beneficiary—Government Life Insurance (VA Forms 29–336 and 29– 336a). OMB Control Number: 2900–0020. https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/ PRASearch (Once at this link, you can enter the OMB Control Number to find the historical versions of this Information Collection). Type of Review: Revision of a currently approved collection. Abstract: These forms are used by the insured to designate beneficiaries and select an optional settlement to be used when the insurance matures by death. The information is required to determine the claimant’s eligibility to receive the proceeds. The information on the form is required by law, 38 U.S.C. 1917, 1949 and 1952. Affected Public: Individuals and households. Estimated Annual Burden: 13,917 hours. Estimated Average Burden per Respondent: 10 minutes. Frequency of Response: On occasion. Estimated Number of Respondents: 83,500. Authority: 44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq. Maribel Aponte, VA PRA Clearance Officer, Office of Enterprise and Integration/Data Governance Analytics, Department of Veterans Affairs. [FR Doc. 2024–24746 Filed 10–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P 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. ch. 10., that the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans’ Illnesses will meet at the Texas Medical Center (TMC3) Collaborative Research Building, 7255 Helix Park Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030 in the Braeswood Conference Room. The meeting sessions will begin and end as follows: PO 00000 Frm 00148 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 Date November 20, 2024 November 21, 2024 85009 Time: central time zone (CT) 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. All sessions will be open to the public. For interested parties who cannot attend in person, this meeting will also be available by videoconference via Webex at the following URLs: November 20, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT/10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time (ET). https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m23 d1937150485cf9c694dedf22d63eba. Or, join by phone: 1–833–558–0712 Tollfree; meeting number (access code): 2823 562 7625. Meeting password: GWvets1990! November 21, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT/10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET. https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/ veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m2a 78279f6126cfbfc4a9e221933c3464. Or, join by phone: 1–833–558–0712 Tollfree; meeting number (access code): 2818 042 3790. Meeting password: GWvets1991! 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 1990–91. On November 20–21, 2024, the Committee will welcome new members and review Gulf War Program updates and Committee recommendations. The meeting will include time reserved for public comments before the meeting closes on November 21, 2024. As time is limited, individuals wishing to make public comments can contact VARACGWVI@va.gov in advance to reserve time during the public comment period or submit written comments (max. 2-pages). Each public comment speaker will be held to a 3–5 minute time limit as time permits. Individuals wishing to seek additional information should contact Dr. Karen Block, Designated Federal Officer, at Karen.Block@va.gov. Dated: October 21, 2024. LaTonya L. Small, Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer. [FR Doc. 2024–24765 Filed 10–23–24; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 8320–01–P E:\FR\FM\24OCN1.SGM 24OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 206 (Thursday, October 24, 2024)]
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[FR Doc No: 2024-24765]


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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. ch. 10., that the Research 
Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses will meet at the 
Texas Medical Center (TMC3) Collaborative Research Building, 7255 Helix 
Park Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030 in the Braeswood Conference Room. The 
meeting sessions will begin and end as follows:

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                   Date                     Time: central time zone (CT)
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November 20, 2024.........................  9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m.
November 21, 2024.........................  9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
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    All sessions will be open to the public.
    For interested parties who cannot attend in person, this meeting 
will also be available by videoconference via Webex at the following 
URLs:
    November 20, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. CT/10:00 a.m. to 12:00 
p.m. Eastern Time (ET).
    https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m23d1937150485cf9c694dedf22d63eba. Or, join by phone: 1-833-
558-0712 Toll-free; meeting number (access code): 2823 562 7625. 
Meeting password: GWvets1990!
    November 21, 2024, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CT/10:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. ET. https://veteransaffairs.webex.com/veteransaffairs/j.php?MTID=m2a78279f6126cfbfc4a9e221933c3464. Or, join by phone: 1-833-
558-0712 Toll-free; meeting number (access code): 2818 042 3790. 
Meeting password: GWvets1991!
    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 1990-91.
    On November 20-21, 2024, the Committee will welcome new members and 
review Gulf War Program updates and Committee recommendations.
    The meeting will include time reserved for public comments before 
the meeting closes on November 21, 2024. As time is limited, 
individuals wishing to make public comments can contact 
[email protected] in advance to reserve time during the public comment 
period or submit written comments (max. 2-pages). Each public comment 
speaker will be held to a 3-5 minute time limit as time permits. 
Individuals wishing to seek additional information should contact Dr. 
Karen Block, Designated Federal Officer, at [email protected].

    Dated: October 21, 2024.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2024-24765 Filed 10-23-24; 8:45 am]
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