Notice2021-20077
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
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Published
September 17, 2021
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Veterans Affairs Department
Abstract
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses (RACGWVI) (hereinafter in this section referred to as "the Committee").
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[Federal Register Volume 86, Number 178 (Friday, September 17, 2021)]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2021-20077]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Research
Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses
AGENCY: Department of Veterans Affairs.
ACTION: Notice of nominations for appointment to the Research Advisory
Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is seeking nominations
of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment to the
Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War Veterans' Illnesses (RACGWVI)
(hereinafter in this section referred to as ``the Committee'').
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5:00 p.m. EST on November 15, 2021.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#493f283b282a2e3e3f20093f28672e263f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6f190e1d0e0c081819062f190e41080019">[email protected]</span></a>.
Please write Nomination for RACGWVI Membership in the subject line.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Karen Block, Designated Federal
Officer, Gulf War Research Program, VA Office of Research and
Development, 202-443-5791 or at <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#52193320373c7c103e3d31391224337c353d24"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="014a6073646f2f436d6e626a4177602f666e77">[email protected]</span></a>. A copy of the
Committee charter and list of the current membership can also be
obtained by contacting Dr. Block.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Research Advisory Committee on Gulf War
Veterans' Illnesses was established to provide advice and make
recommendations to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on proposed
research studies, plans and strategies related to understanding and
treating the health consequences of military service in the Southwest
Asia theater of operations during the 1990-91 Gulf War (Operations
Desert Shield and Desert Storm).
Membership Criteria and Qualifications: VHA is requesting
nominations for upcoming vacancies on the Committee. The Committee is
comprised of approximately 12 members. Several members may be regular
Government employees, but the majority of the Committee's membership
shall consist of non-Federal employees, appointed by the Secretary from
the general public, serving as Special Government employees.
The expertise required of Committee membership includes, but is not
limited to:
a. Gulf War Veterans;
b. Representatives of such Veterans; and
c. Members of the medical and scientific communities representing
appropriate disciplines such as, but not limited to, epidemiology,
immunology, environmental health, neurology and toxicology.
Membership Requirements: The Committee meets at least once and up
to three times annually. Individuals selected for appointment to the
Committee shall be invited to serve a two to three-year term. The
Secretary may reappoint Committee members for an additional term of
service. Committee members will receive per diem and reimbursement for
eligible travel expenses incurred. Self-nominations and nominations of
non-Veterans will be accepted. Any letters of nomination from
organizations or other individuals should accompany the package when it
is submitted.
To the extent possible, the Secretary seeks members who have
diverse professional and personal qualifications including but not
limited to subject matter experts in the areas described above. We ask
that nominations include any relevant experience information so that VA
can ensure diverse Committee membership.
Requirements for Nomination Submission: Nominations must be typed
(12-point font) and include:
(1) A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and
affiliation of the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e.,
specific attributes which qualify the nominee for service in this
capacity), and a statement from the nominee indicating that he/she is a
U.S. citizen and is willing to serve as a member of the Committee;
(2) The nominee's contact information, including name, mailing
address, telephone numbers, and email address;
(3) The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae that is no more than
three pages in length. The resume should show professional work
experience, and Veterans service involvement, especially service that
involves Gulf War Veterans' issues; and
(4) A one-page cover letter. The cover letter must summarize:
a. The nominee's interest in serving on the committee and
contributions she/he can make to the work of the committee;
b. any relevant Veterans service activities she/he is currently
engaged in;
c. the military branch affiliations and timeframe of military
service (if applicable);
d. information about the nominee's personal and professional
qualifications and background that would give her/him a diverse
perspective on Gulf War Veterans' matters; and
e. a statement confirming that she/he is not a Federally registered
lobbyist.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
VA Federal advisory committees are diverse in terms of points of view
represented and the committee's capabilities. Appointments to this
Committee shall be made without discrimination because of a person's
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,
national origin, age, disability, or genetic information. Nominations
must state that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the
Committee and appears to have no conflict of interest that would
preclude membership.
The Committee is authorized by Public Law 105-368 Sec. 104, and
operates under the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. 2.
Dated: September 13, 2021.
LaTonya L. Small,
Federal Advisory Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 2021-20077 Filed 9-16-21; 8:45 am]
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