[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 246 (Tuesday, December 26, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 89054-89055]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-28377]


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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS


Cooperative Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee; 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 Cooperative 
Studies Scientific Evaluation Committee (CSSEC) will hold a meeting on 
January 18, 2024, via Zoom from 1-4 p.m. EST.
    The Committee provides expert advice on VA cooperative studies, 
multi-site clinical research activities and policies related to 
conducting and managing these efforts. The session will be open to the 
public for the first 30 minutes of the meeting (approximately) for the 
discussion of administrative matters and the general status of the 
program. The remaining portion of the meeting will be closed to the 
public for the Committee's review, discussion and evaluation of 
research and development applications.

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    During the closed portion of the meeting, the Committee's 
discussions and recommendations will address the qualifications of the 
personnel conducting the studies; staff and consultant critiques of 
research proposals and similar documents; and the medical records of 
study subjects, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly 
unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Additionally, premature 
disclosure of research information to the public could significantly 
obstruct implementation of approved research activities. As provided by 
Public Law 92-463 subsection 10(d), and amended by Public Law 94-409, 
closing the Committee meeting is in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6) 
and (9)(B).
    The Committee will accept oral comments from the public for the 
open portion of the meeting. Members of the public who wish to attend 
the open teleconference should call 872-701-0185, conference ID 456 277 
285#. Those who plan to attend or would like additional information 
should contact David Burnaska, Program Manager, Cooperative Studies 
Program (14RD), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue NW, 
Washington, DC 20420, at [email protected]. Those wishing to submit 
written comments may send them to Mr. Burnaska at the same address and 
email.

    Dated: December 20, 2023.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2023-28377 Filed 12-22-23; 8:45 am]
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