[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 93 (Wednesday, May 13, 2020)]
[Notices]
[Pages 28699-28700]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2020-10155]


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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 that the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf 
War Veterans' Illnesses will meet by teleconference on Tuesday July 7, 
2020. The open session will convene at 11:00 a.m. (EST) and end at 3:30 
p.m. (EST). The open session will be available to the public by dialing 
the toll-free telephone number for audio (800) 767-1750; access code 
56978# and connecting to Adobe Connect URL for visual: http://va-eerc-ees.adobeconnect.com/racgwvi-july2020/.
    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, current events, and updates on relevant scientific 
research published since the last Committee meeting. Presentations will 
include updates on the VA Gulf War Research Program and presentations 
from subject matter experts in the areas of health effects of serving 
in the Gulf War.

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    The meeting will include time reserved for public comments 30 
minutes before the meeting closes. 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 submit 
written statements for the Committee's review or seek additional 
information by contacting Dr. Karen Block, Designated Federal Officer, 
at (202) 443-5600, or by email at [email protected].

    Dated: May 7, 2020.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2020-10155 Filed 5-12-20; 8:45 am]
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