[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 52 (Thursday, March 17, 2016)]
[Notices]
[Page 14446]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-06025]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


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

    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, 
Department of Human Services (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 will begin in the Spring of 2016, for selection of potential 
nominees to replace members whose terms will end on November 30, 2016
    Selection of members is based on candidates' qualifications to 
contribute to the accomplishment of ACBCYW 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 April 
25, 2016.
    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, 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 Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2016-06025 Filed 3-16-16; 8:45 am]
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