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(3) Current work with Veterans; 

(4) Committee subject matter 

expertise; 

(5) Emphasis on experience using VA 

Service and Benefits. 

Requirements for Nomination 

Submission 

Nominations should be type written 

(one nomination per nominator). 

Nomination package should 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 a 

willingness 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 curriculum 

vitae or resume, and (4) a summary of 

the nominee’s experience and 

qualification relative to the professional 

qualifications criteria listed above. 

Individuals selected for appointment 

to the Committee shall be invited to 

serve a two-year term. Committee 

members will receive a stipend for 

attending Committee meetings, 

including per diem and reimbursement 

for travel expenses incurred. 

The Department makes every effort to 

ensure that the membership of its 

Federal advisory committees is fairly 

balanced in terms of points of view 

represented and the committee’s 

function. Every effort is made to ensure 

that a broad representation of 

geographic areas, males & females, racial 

and ethnic minority groups, and 

veterans with disabilities are given 

consideration for membership. 

Appointment to this Committee shall be 

made without discrimination because of 

a person’s race, color, religion, sex 

(including gender identity, transgender 

status, sexual orientation, and 

pregnancy), 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. An ethics review 

is conducted for each selected nominee. 

Dated: January 17, 2024. 

Jelessa M. Burney, 

Federal Advisory Committee Management 

Officer. 

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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. 

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 March 1, 2024. 

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be 

emailed to varacgwvi@va.gov. 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 at 

Karen.Block@va.gov. A copy of the 

Committee charter and list of the 

current membership can be found at 

Research Advisory Committee on Gulf 

War Veterans’ Illnesses website (https:// 

www.va.gov/RAC-GWVI/) or by 

contacting Dr. Block on (202) 280–3632. 

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: VA is requesting 

nominations for upcoming vacancies on 

the Committee and is committed to 

diversity, equity and inclusion. The 

committee is comprised of Government 

employees and non-Federal employees. 

Non-Federal employees are appointed 

by the Secretary from the general public 

and will serve as Special Government 

employees. 

The expertise required of Committee 

membership includes, but is not limited 

to: 

a. 1990–91 Gulf War Veterans and/or 

representatives of such Veterans; 

b. Veterans of all eras; 

c. Community leaders, professionals 

and other concerned stakeholders; 

d. Members of the medical and 

scientific communities representing 

disciplines such as epidemiology, 

genetics, immunology, neurology, 

toxicology, dentistry, environmental 

health and justice, occupational and 

industrial hygiene; and 

e. Experts in advanced medical and 

scientific technologies including 

artificial intelligence. 

Membership Requirements: The 

Committee meets at least twice 

annually, and some members may have 

an opportunity to participate in 

additional subcommittee meetings. 

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. Selfnominations and nominations of nonVeterans 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 1990–91 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 he/she 

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b. any relevant Veterans service 

activities he/she 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 he/she 

is not a Federally-registered lobbyist. 

The Department makes every effort to 

ensure that the membership of VA 

Federal advisory committees is diverse 

in terms of points of view represented 

and the committee’s capabilities. 

Appointments to this Committee shall 

promote diversity, equity and inclusion 

and will 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. 

Authorization: The Committee is 

authorized by Pub. L. 105–368 104, and 

operates under the Federal Advisory 

Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. ch. 10. 

Dated: January 16, 2024. 

LaTonya L. Small, 

Federal Advisory Committee Management 

Officer. 

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