Request for Nominations of Candidates to Serve on the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC), Office of Infectious Diseases (OID), 74112 [2015-30123]

Download as PDF 74112 Federal Register / Vol. 80, No. 228 / Friday, November 27, 2015 / Notices Nomination materials must be postmarked by December 21, 2015, and sent to: John Decker, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop E–20, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (404) 498–2500. 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. 2015–30124 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Request for Nominations of Candidates to Serve on the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC), Office of Infectious Diseases (OID) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting nominations for possible membership on the BSC, OID. This board consists of 17 experts in fields related to infectious diseases who are selected by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The board advises the HHS Secretary; the CDC Director; the OID Director; and the Directors of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), and the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) concerning strategies, goals, and priorities for the programs and research within the national centers and monitors the overall strategic direction and focus of OID and the national centers. Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of the board’s mission. Nominees will be selected by the HHS Secretary or designee from authorities knowledgeable in the fields of infectious diseases and related disciplines, including epidemiology, microbiology, bioinformatics, and VerDate Sep<11>2014 19:01 Nov 25, 2015 Jkt 238001 clinical and veterinary medicine, as well as from the general public. Members may be invited to serve for terms of up to four years. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policy stipulates that committee membership shall be balanced in terms of professional training and background, points of view represented, and the committee’s function. In addition to a broad range of expertise, consideration is given to a broad representation of geographic areas within the U.S., with diverse representation of both genders, all ethnic and racial groups, and persons with disabilities. Nominees must be U.S. citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. Government or federally registered lobbyists. Candidates should submit the following items: • Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact information (name, affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, email address); • A letter of recommendation stating the qualifications of the candidate. Nomination materials must be postmarked by December 31, 2015, and sent to: Kim Distel, Office of Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop D10, Atlanta, Georgia 30329, telephone (404) 639–2100. 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. 2015–30123 Filed 11–25–15; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Document Identifier: CMS–10066 and CMS– 10596] Agency Information Collection Activities: Proposed Collection; Comment Request Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00042 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is announcing an opportunity for the public to comment on CMS’ intention to collect information from the public. Under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (the PRA), federal agencies are required to publish notice in the Federal Register concerning each proposed collection of information (including each proposed extension or reinstatement of an existing collection of information) and to allow 60 days for public comment on the proposed action. 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[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 228 (Friday, November 27, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 74112]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-30123]


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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 Board of 
Scientific Counselors (BSC), Office of Infectious Diseases (OID)

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting 
nominations for possible membership on the BSC, OID. This board 
consists of 17 experts in fields related to infectious diseases who are 
selected by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human 
Services (HHS). The board advises the HHS Secretary; the CDC Director; 
the OID Director; and the Directors of the National Center for 
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), the National Center for 
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), and the National 
Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) 
concerning strategies, goals, and priorities for the programs and 
research within the national centers and monitors the overall strategic 
direction and focus of OID and the national centers.
    Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and 
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of the 
board's mission. Nominees will be selected by the HHS Secretary or 
designee from authorities knowledgeable in the fields of infectious 
diseases and related disciplines, including epidemiology, microbiology, 
bioinformatics, and clinical and veterinary medicine, as well as from 
the general public. Members may be invited to serve for terms of up to 
four years.
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policy stipulates 
that committee membership shall be balanced in terms of professional 
training and background, points of view represented, and the 
committee's function. In addition to a broad range of expertise, 
consideration is given to a broad representation of geographic areas 
within the U.S., with diverse representation of both genders, all 
ethnic and racial groups, and persons with disabilities. Nominees must 
be U.S. citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. 
Government or federally registered lobbyists.
    Candidates should submit the following items:
     Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact 
information (name, affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, 
email address);
     A letter of recommendation stating the qualifications of 
the candidate.
    Nomination materials must be postmarked by December 31, 2015, and 
sent to: Kim Distel, Office of Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop D10, Atlanta, 
Georgia 30329, telephone (404) 639-2100.
    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. 2015-30123 Filed 11-25-15; 8:45 am]
 BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
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