[Federal Register Volume 79, Number 11 (Thursday, January 16, 2014)]
[Notices]
[Pages 2855-2856]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2014-00713]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)


Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Advisory 
Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting 
nominations for possible membership on the Advisory Committee on Breast 
Cancer in Young Women (ACBCYW).
    The Committee provides advice and guidance to the Secretary, HHS; 
the Assistant Secretary for Health; and the Director, CDC, regarding 
the formative research, development, implementation and evaluation of 
evidence-based activities designed to prevent breast cancer 
(particularly among those at heightened risk) and promote the early 
detection and support of young women who develop the disease. The 
advice provided by the Committee will assist in ensuring scientific 
quality, timeliness, utility, and dissemination of credible appropriate 
messages and resource materials.
    Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and 
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of the 
committee's objectives.
    The Secretary, HHS, acting through the Director, CDC, shall appoint 
to the advisory committee nominees with expertise in breast cancer, 
disease prevention, early detection, diagnosis, public health, social 
marketing, genetic screening and counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, 
palliative care, and survivorship in young women, or in related 
disciplines with a specific focus on young women. Members may be 
invited to serve for up to four years. The next cycle of selection of 
candidates

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will begin in the Spring of 2014, for selection of potential nominees 
to replace members whose terms will end on November 30, 2014.
    Selection of members is based on candidates' qualifications to 
contribute to the accomplishment of ACBCYW's objectives http://www.cdc.gov/maso/FACM/facmACBCYW.htm. The U.S. Department of Health and 
Human Services will give close attention to equitable geographic 
distribution and to minority and female representation so long as the 
effectiveness of the Committee is not impaired. Appointments shall be 
made without discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, 
gender, sexual orientation, HIV status, disability, and cultural, 
religious, or socioeconomic status. Consideration is given to a broad 
representation of geographic areas within the U.S., with diverse 
representation of both genders, ethnic and racial minorities, and 
persons with disabilities. Nominees must be U.S. citizens, and cannot 
be full-time employees of the U.S. Government. Candidates should submit 
the following items:

    Current curriculum vitae or resume, including complete contact 
information (name, affiliation, mailing address, telephone numbers, 
fax number, email address); A 150 word biography for the nominee; At 
least one letter of recommendation from a person(s) not employed by 
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Candidates may 
submit letter(s) from current HHS employees if they wish, but at 
least one letter must be submitted by a person not employed by HHS.

    Nominations should be submitted (postmarked or received) by 
February 25, 2014.
    Electronic submission: You may submit nominations, including 
attachments, electronically to [email protected]. Regular, Express or 
Overnight Mail: Written nominations may be submitted to the following 
addressee only: Temeika L. Fairley, Ph.D., c/o ACBCYW Designated 
Federal Officer, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway NE., Mailstop F-76, Chamblee 
107 Room 4225.4, Atlanta, Georgia 30341.
    Telephone and facsimile submissions cannot be accepted. Nominations 
may be submitted by the candidate or by the person/organization 
recommending the candidate.
    The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been 
delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to 
announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, 
for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency 
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2014-00713 Filed 1-15-14; 8:45 am]
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