[Federal Register Volume 81, Number 65 (Tuesday, April 5, 2016)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2016-07678]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
National Institutes of Health
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
Request for Nominations for Members to serve on the National
Institutes of Health (NIH), National, Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute's (NHLBI) National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
(NAEPP) Coordinating Committee.
SUMMARY: The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National
Institutes of Health is requesting nominations for members to serve on
the newly constituted National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
Coordinating Committee (herein referred to as the ``Committee''), a
Federal advisory committee established in accordance with the Federal
Advisory Committee Act. The Committee's primary mission is to provide
advice to the NHLBI and other Federal agencies on matters concerning
asthma and to facilitate efficient and effective exchange of
information on asthma activities among the member agencies, and
voluntary health organizations in order to enhance coordination of
asthma-related programs and activities.
DATES: Nominations for membership received on or before April 29, 2016,
will be considered in the pool of submitted nominations and from other
sources as needed to meet statutory requirements for membership on the
Committee. Nominations received after April 29, 2016, will be
considered for future vacancies.
I. Function of the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
Coordinating Committee
The NAEPP was created to address asthma in the United States. The
objectives of the Committee are to: (1) Raise awareness of patients,
health professionals, and the public that asthma is a serious chronic
disease and to ensure the recognition of the symptoms of asthma by
patients, families, and the public and the appropriate diagnosis by
health professionals, (2) continually identify Federal programs that
carry out asthma-related activities, and (3) develop or update, in
consultation with appropriate Federal agencies and professional
voluntary health organizations, the Federal plan for responding to
asthma to aid in effective control of asthma by encouraging a
partnership among Federal agencies, patients, physicians, and other
health professionals through modern treatment and education programs.
To accomplish these broad program goals, the Committee is made up
of members from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI),
as well as other Federal agencies, intermediaries including major
medical associations, voluntary health organizations, and community
programs and strives to educate patients, health professionals, and the
public.
II. Criteria for Members
In accordance with the Committee's charter, ``The Committee will
consist of up to 15 voting members. Members will consist of Federal
employees, Special Government Employees (SGEs), and Representatives.''
At least three members will represent government agencies, from
among the NIH national research institutes and centers involved in
research with respect to asthma, the Department of Housing and Urban
Development, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or any
other Federal departments and agencies whose programs involve health
functions or responsibilities relevant to this disease.
At least three non-Federal members will serve as Special Government
Employees (SGEs) selected from the health and scientific disciplines
with respect to asthma. These members will be invited to serve up to
four-year terms.
At least three non-Federal members will serve as Representatives
from professional societies, voluntary health organizations, and
community programs whose purpose is to enhance the quality of life for
patients with asthma and decrease asthma-related morbidity and
mortality. These members will be invited to serve up to four-year
terms. There may be only one Representative per organization.
Terms of more than two years are contingent upon the renewal of the
Committee charter by appropriate action prior to its termination.
Members may serve after the expiration of their terms until their
successors have taken office. A quorum for the conduct of business by
the full Committee will consist of a majority of currently appointed
members.
III. Subcommittees and Working Groups
As necessary, subcommittees and ad hoc working groups may be
established by the Designated Federal Officer within the Committee's
jurisdiction. The advice/recommendations of a subcommittee/working
group must be deliberated by the parent advisory committee.
III. Nomination Procedures
Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified persons
for membership on the National Asthma Education and Prevention Program
Coordinating Committee. Self-nominations are also accepted. The
Department strives 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 the views of diverse ethnic and racial groups and people
with disabilities are represented on HHS Federal advisory committees,
and the Department therefore, encourages nominations of qualified
candidates from these groups. The Department also encourages geographic
diversity in the composition of the Committee. 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. Nominations must include a current
resume or curriculum vitae of each nominee, including current business
address, telephone number, and email address, a brief explanation of
the nominee's qualifications for the committee, experience and activity
on boards, committees, and/or membership in advocacy groups dealing
with asthma. Nominations must also acknowledge that the nominee is
aware of the nomination and is willing to serve as a member.
All nominations for membership should be submitted through the
``Nomination Form for Members'' Form located at this link http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/about/org/naepp/. In addition to submission of a
completed nomination form, the candidate's current resume or curriculum
vitae will be required.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Rachael Tracy, Center for Translation
Research and Implementation Science (CTRIS), National Heart, Lung, and
Blood Institute, 6705 Rockledge Drive, 6th Floor, Suite 6070, Bethesda,
MD 20892, Phone: 301-496-1051, FAX: 301-402-1051, Email:
[email protected].
Dated: March 30, 2016.
Jennifer Spaeth,
Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy.
[FR Doc. 2016-07678 Filed 4-4-16; 8:45 am]
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