Federal Register / Vol. 71, No.

74 / Tuesday, April 18, 2006 / Notices 19925

Subcommittee for Date(s) Location

Oncology-B ....................................................................... June 5–6, 2006 .................. Hilton Embassy Row

Neurobiology-C ................................................................. June 7–8, 2006 .................. Wyndham Hotel
Gastroenterology .............................................................. June 8, 2006 ...................... Courtyard Rockville
Infectious Diseases-A ....................................................... June 9, 2006 ...................... Marriott Bethesda North
Neurobiology-D ................................................................. June 12, 2006 .................... Hilton Embassy Row
Surgery ............................................................................. June 12, 2006 .................... Hilton Embassy Row
Respiration ........................................................................ June 12, 2006 .................... Hilton Embassy Row
Endocrinology-A ................................................................ June 14–15, 2006 .............. Wyndham Hotel
Clinical Research Program ............................................... June 16, 2006 .................... The Churchill Hotel
Neurobiology-E ................................................................. June 16, 2006 .................... Doubletree Washington

The addresses of the hotels are: The closed portion of the meetings Nevada. The meeting sessions are
Courtyard Rockville, 2500 Research involves discussion, examination, scheduled from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. on
Boulevard, Rockville, MD. reference to staff and consultant May 3; from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.
Crowne Plaza Silver Spring, 8777 critiques of research protocols. During on May 4, 5 and 6, with a closing
Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD. this portion of the subcommittee program at 6 p.m. on May 6. The
Doubletree Washington, 1515 Rhode meetings, discussion and meeting is open to the public.
Island Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. recommendations will deal with The Committee advises the Secretary,
Doubletree Rockville (The Doubletree qualifications of personnel conducting through the Under Secretary for Health,
Hotel & Executive Meeting Center), 1750 the studies, the disclosure of which on the coordination and promotion of
Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD. would constitute a clearly unwarranted volunteer activities within VA health
Hilton Embassy Row, 2015 invasion of personal privacy, as well as care facilities.
Massachusetts Avenue, NW., research information, the premature The purposes of this meeting are to
Washington, DC. disclosure of which could significantly provide for Committee review of
Holiday Inn Central, 1501 Rhode frustrate implementation of proposed volunteer policies and procedures; to
Island Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. agency action regarding such research accommodate full and open
Hotel Madera, 1310 New Hampshire projects. communications between the
Avenue, NW., Washington, DC. As provided by subsection 10(d) of participating organizations,
Hotel Rouge, 1315—16th Street, NW., Public Law 92–463, as amended, closing representatives and the VA Voluntary
Washington, DC. portions of these subcommittee Service Office; to provide educational
Marriott Bethesda North Hotel &
meetings is in accordance with 5 U.S.C., opportunities for improving volunteer
Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road,
552b(c)(6) and (9)(B). Those who plan to programs, with special emphasis on
North Bethesda, MD.
attend or would like to obtain a copy of recruitment, retention and recognition
One Washington Circle Hotel, One
minutes of the subcommittee meetings of volunteers; and to approve
Washington Circle, NW., Washington,
and rosters of the members of the Committee recommendations. This year
DC.
St. Gregory Hotel, 2033 M Street, subcommittees should contact LeRoy G. marks the 60th anniversary of the
NW., Washington, DC. Frey, PhD, Chief, Program Review creation of the VA Voluntary Service.
The Churchill Hotel, 1914 (121F), Department of Veterans Affairs, The May 3 session will feature award
Connecticut Avenue, NW., Washington, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW., presentations involving the member
DC. Washington, DC 20420 at (202) 254– organizations. Remarks will be
Topaz Hotel, 1733 N Street, NW., 0288. presented by several VA and local
Washington, DC. Dated: April 10, 2006. officials.
Wyndham Hotel, 1400 M Street, NW., By Direction of the Secretary. The May 4 session will feature
Washington, DC. remarks by the Under Secretary for
E. Philip Riggin,
The purpose of the Merit Review Health who will also present an updated
Committee Management Officer.
Board is to provide advice on the Voluntary Service report. The Director
[FR Doc. 06–3650 Filed 4–17–06; 8:45 am] of the Voluntary Service Office will
scientific quality, budget, safety and
BILLING CODE 8320–01–M officially recognize recipients of the
mission relevance of investigator-
initiated research proposals submitted VAVS American Spirit Award, VAVS
for VA merit review consideration. Award for Excellence, and NAC
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS Volunteers of the Year. After the
Proposals submitted for review by the
AFFAIRS session, there will be educational
Board involve a wide range of medical
specialities within the general areas of Voluntary Services National Advisory workshops entitled Fisher House,
biomedical, behavioral and clinic Committee; Notice of Meeting Mentoring Youth Volunteers,
science research. Recruitment Tips for Baby Boomers, and
The subcommittee meetings will be The Department of Veterans Affairs Family Volunteering.
open to the public for approximately (VA) gives notice under Public Law 92– On May 5, the business session will
one hour at the start of each meeting to 463 (Federal Advisory Committee Act) include subcommittee reports and
hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES

discuss the general status of the that the annual meeting of the presentations on the Veterans Canteen
program. The remaining portion of each Department of Veterans Affairs Service and National Cemetery
subcommittee meeting will be closed to Voluntary Service (VAVS) National Administration. The James H. Parke
the public for the review, discussion, Advisory Committee (NAC) will be held Memorial Scholarship Luncheon will be
and evaluation of initial and renewal on May 3–6, 2006, at the John Ascuga’s held to honor an outstanding youth
projects. Nugget, 1100 Nugget Avenue, Sparks, volunteer. This session will be followed

VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:03 Apr 17, 2006 Jkt 208001 PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1
 19926 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 74 / Tuesday, April 18, 2006 / Notices
by educational workshops entitled
VAVS History, VAVS
Recommendations, Cemetery Service,
and Partnering with DoD/Family
Support.
The May 6 session will include a
presentation on Echo Taps, planning for
next year’s meeting and closing remarks
by the Chairman. The evening will
conclude with a Volunteer Recognition
Dinner.
hsrobinson on PROD1PC68 with NOTICES
VerDate Aug<31>2005 15:03 Apr 17, 2006 Jkt 208001
No time will be allocated at this
meeting for receiving oral presentations
from the public. However, interested
persons may either attend or file
statements with the Committee. Written
statements may be filed either before the
meeting or within 10 days after the
meeting and addressed to: Ms. Laura
Balun, Director, Voluntary Service
Office (10C2), Department of Veterans
PO 00000 Frm 00078 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703
Affairs, 810 Vermont Avenue, NW.,
Washington, DC 20420. Individuals
interested in attending are encouraged
to contact Ms. Balun at (202) 273–8952.
Dated: April 7, 2006.
By Direction of the Secretary.
E. Philip Riggin,
Committee Management Officer.
[FR Doc. 06–3649 Filed 4–17–06; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 8320–01–M
E:\FR\FM\18APN1.SGM 18APN1