[Federal Register Volume 69, Number 22 (Tuesday, February 3, 2004)]
[Notices]
[Pages 5246-5247]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 04-2108]


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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 Public 
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the Research Advisory 
Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses will meet on February 23-24, 
2004, at the Department of Veterans Affairs, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW., 
Room 819, Washington, DC. The meeting on February 23 will convene at 
8:30 a.m. and adjourn at 5 p.m. The meeting on February 24 will convene 
at 8:30 a.m. and adjourn at 4 p.m. Both meetings will be open to the 
public.
    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 Persian Gulf War.

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    On February 23, the Committee will hear a series of scientific 
presentations on infectious diseases in Gulf War veterans. The 
Committee will also hear presentations on immunological research and 
findings with respect to Gulf War veterans. On February 24, the 
Committee will hear presentations on research concerning the biological 
effects and health concerns of depleted uranium. The Committee will 
also receive an update on VA-sponsored Gulf War illness research. Time 
will be available for public comment on both days.
    Members of the public may submit written statements for the 
Committee's review to Ms. Laura O'Shea, Designated Federal Officer, 
Department of Veterans Affairs (008A1), 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., 
Washington, DC 20420. Any member of the public seeking additional 
information should contact Ms. Laura O'Shea at (202) 273-5031.

    Dated: January 27, 2004.
    By Direction of the Secretary.
E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 04-2108 Filed 2-2-04; 8:45 am]
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