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, April 18, 2011, in conference room 23 at 131 M Street, NE., Washington, DC. The meeting will convene at 10 a.m. and end at 3 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 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.
Oral comments from the public will not be accepted at the meeting. Members of the public may submit written statements for the Council's review to Margaret Hannon, Designated Federal Officer, Office of Research and Development (12), Department of Veterans Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20420 or e-mail at Margaret.Hannon@va.gov. Any member of the public wishing to attend the meeting or wishing further information should contact Ms. Hannon at (202) 443-5614.
By Direction of the Secretary.
William F. Russo,
Director of Regulations Management, Office of the General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 2011-6348 Filed 3-17-11; 8:45 am]
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