[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 137 (Monday, July 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42128-42129]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-18038]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the
Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office on
Women's Health.
ACTION: Notice.
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Authority: 42 U.S.C. 271A, Section 222 of the Public Health
Service (PHS) Act, as amended. The Committee is governed by the
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463,
as amended (5 U.S.C. App), which sets forth standards for the
formation and use of advisory committees.
SUMMARY: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office on
Women's Health, HHS, is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as a member of the Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome Advisory Committee (CFSAC). CFSAC provides advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through
the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad range of issues and
topics related to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The appointments of
three Committee members are scheduled to end during the 2012 calendar
year. Nominations of qualified candidates are being sought to fill
these future vacancies.
DATES: Nominations to be considered for appointment to the Committee
must be received no later August 17, 2011, by 5 p.m. EDT, at the
address listed below.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed or delivered to Nancy C.
Lee, M.D., Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory
Committee, c/o Office on Women's Health, Department of Health and Human
Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 712E, Washington, DC
20201. No nominations will be accepted by e-mail.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy C. Lee, M.D., Office on Women's
Health, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence
Avenue, SW., Room 712E, Washington, DC 20201; Telephone: (202) 690-
7650. Inquiries also can be sent to [email protected].
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFSAC was established on September 5, 2002.
The Committee was established to advise, consult with, and make
recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through
the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad range of topics
including: (1) The current state of knowledge and research and the
relevant gaps in knowledge and research about the epidemiology,
etiologies, biomarkers and risk factors relating to CFS, and
identifying potential opportunities in these areas; (2) impact and
implications of current and proposed diagnosis and treatment methods
for CFS; (3) development and implementation of programs to inform the
public, health care professionals, and the biomedical academic and
research communities about CFS advances; and (4) partnering to improve
the quality of life of CFS patients.
Nominations: The Office on Women's Health is requesting nominations
to fill CFSAC positions that are scheduled to be vacated. The positions
are scheduled to become vacant in April 2012. The Committee membership
consists of 11 members. The Committee is composed of seven biomedical
research scientists with demonstrated expertise in biomedical research
applicable to CFS and four individuals with demonstrated expertise in
health care delivery, private health care services or insurers, or
voluntary organizations concerned with the problems of individuals with
CFS. The scheduled vacancies affect both member categories.
Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee will serve as
voting members. Individuals selected for appointment to the committee
can be invited to serve terms of up to four years. Committee members
receive a stipend for attending Committee meetings and also are
authorized to receive per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses
incurred to attend the meetings.
To qualify for consideration of appointment to the Committee, an
individual must possess and demonstrate experience and expertise in the
designated fields or disciplines, as well as expert knowledge of the
broad issues and topics pertinent to CFS.
Nominations should be typewritten. The original 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 being considered for
appointment to the Committee), and a statement that the nominee is
willing to serve as a member of the Committee; (2) the nominator's
name, address, and daytime telephone number, and contact information
(specifically, home and/or work address, telephone number and e-mail
address) for the nominated individual; and (3) a current copy of the
nominated individual's curriculum vitae or resume. Nominations that do
not provide these three elements will not be considered. Nominations of
Federal employees should not be submitted; Federal employees will not
be considered for appointment to the Committee.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
HHS 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, gender,
ethnic and minority groups, and people with disabilities are given
consideration for membership on HHS Federal advisory committees.
Appointment to this Committee shall be made without discrimination on
the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. Potential
candidates will be required to provide detailed information concerning
such matters as financial holdings, consultancies, and research grants
or contracts to permit evaluation of possible conflicts of interest.
Dated: July 12, 2011.
Nancy C. Lee,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health--Women's Health and Executive
Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 2011-18038 Filed 7-15-11; 8:45 am]
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