[Federal Register: August 25, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 165)]
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DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS

 
National Research Advisory Council; Notice of Meeting

    The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) gives notice under Public 
Law 92-463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) that the National Research 
Advisory Council will hold a meeting on Monday, September 29, 2008, in 
room GL-20 at the Greenhoot Cohen Building, 1722 Eye Street, NW., 
Washington, DC. The meeting will convene at 8:30 a.m. and end at 3:00 
p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
    The purpose of the Council is to provide external advice and review 
for VA's research mission. The September 29 meeting agenda will include 
a review of the VA research portfolio and a summary of current budget 
allocations. The Council will also provide feedback on the direction/
focus of VA's research initiatives.
    Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or wishing 
further information should contact Jay A. Freedman, PhD, Designated 
Federal Officer, at (202) 461-1699. Oral comments from the public will 
not be accepted at the meeting. Written statements or comments should 
be transmitted electronically to jay.freedman@va.gov or mailed to Dr. 
Freedman at Department of Veterans Affairs, Office of Research and 
Development (12), 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420.

    Dated: August 19, 2008.

    By Direction of the Secretary.
E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. E8-19618 Filed 8-22-08; 8:45 am]

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