81 FR 69572 - Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses; Notice of Meeting

DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

Federal Register Volume 81, Issue 194 (October 6, 2016)

[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 194 (Thursday, October 6, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 69572]
From the Federal Register Online  [www.thefederalregister.org]
[FR Doc No: 2016-24228]


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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 will meet on 
November 7, 2016, in Room 230 at Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 
Vermont Avenue NW., Washington, DC, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. 
(EST). All sessions will be open to the public, and for interested 
parties who cannot attend in person, there is a toll-free telephone 
number (800) 767-1750; access code 56978#.
    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. Presentations will include 
updates on the VA Gulf War research program, along with presentations 
describing new areas of research that can be applied to the health 
problems of Gulf War Veterans. Also, there will be a discussion of 
Committee business and activities.
    The meeting will include time reserved for public comments in the 
afternoon. A sign-up sheet for 5-minute comments will be available at 
the meeting. 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 also submit written 
statements for the Committee's review to Dr. Victor Kalasinsky via 
email at [email protected].
    Because the meeting is being held in a government building, a photo 
I.D. must be presented at the Guard's Desk as a part of the clearance 
process. Due to an increase in security protocols, and in order to 
prevent delays in clearance processing, you should allow an additional 
30 minutes before the meeting begins. Any member of the public seeking 
additional information should contact Dr. Kalasinsky, Designated 
Federal Officer, at (202) 443-5600.

    Dated: October 3, 2016.
LaTonya L. Small,
Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2016-24228 Filed 10-5-16; 8:45 am]
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