Solicitation for the Nomination of Candidates To Serve as Members of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee, 8589-8590 [05-3308]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 22, 2005 / Notices SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a renewal of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding GSA Form 1364,proposal to lease space (not required by regulation). A request for public comments was published at 69 FR 69940, December 1, 2004. No comments were received. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. DATES: Submit comments on or before: March 24, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Gerald Zaffos, Procurement Analyst, Contract Policy Division, at telephone (202) 208–6091 or via e-mail to jerry.zaffos@gsa.gov. ADDRESSES: Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to Ms. Jeanette Thornton, GSA Desk Officer, OMB, Room 10236, NEOB, Washington, DC 20503, and a copy to the Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), General Services Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090–0086, GSA Form 1364, Proposal to Lease Space (Not Required By Regulation), in all correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: A. Purpose The General Services Administration (GSA) has various mission responsibilities related to the acquisition and provision of real property management, and disposal of real and personal property. These mission responsibilities generate requirements that are realized through the solicitation and award of leasing contracts. Individual solicitations and resulting contracts may impose unique information collection/reporting requirements on contractors, not required by regulation, but necessary to evaluate particular program accomplishments and measure success in meeting program objectives. B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 5016 Responses Per Respondent: 1 VerDate jul<14>2003 19:10 Feb 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 8589 Hours Per Response: 5.0205 Total Burden Hours: 25,183 Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 208–7312. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090–0086, GSA Form 1364, Proposal to Lease Space (Not Required By Regulation), in all correspondence. including suggestions for reducing this burden to the Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), General Services Administration, Room 4035, 1800 F Street, NW., Washington, DC 20405. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090–0027, Contract Administration, Quality Assurance (GSAR Parts 542 and 546; GSA Form 1678, DD Form 250, and GSA Form 308), in all correspondence. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Dated: February 15, 2005 Julia Wise, Deputy Director, Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 05–3302 Filed 2–18–05; 8:45 am] The General Services Administration is requesting the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to review and approve information collection 3090– 0027, concerning GSAR part 542, contract administration, and part 546, quality assurance. Under certain contracts, because of reliance on contractor inspection in lieu of Government inspection, GSA’s Federal Supply Service (FSS) requires documentation from its contractors to effectively monitor contractor performance and ensure that it will be able to take timely action should that performance be deficient. BILLING CODE 6820–61–S GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION OMB Control No. 3090–0027 General Services Administration Acquisition Regulation; Information Collection; Contract Administration, Quality Assurance (GSAR Parts 542 and 546; GSA Form 1678, DD Form 250, and GSA Form 308) Office of the Chief Acquisition Officer, GSA. ACTION: Notice of request for comments regarding a renewal to an existing OMB clearance. AGENCY: SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. Chapter 35), the General Services Administration will be submitting to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request to review and approve a renewal of a currently approved information collection requirement regarding contract administration, and quality assurance. Public comments are particularly invited on: Whether this collection of information is necessary and whether it will have practical utility; whether our estimate of the public burden of this collection of information is accurate, and based on valid assumptions and methodology; ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected. DATES: Submit comments on or before: April 25, 2005. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Jeritta Parnell, Procurement Analyst, Contract Policy Division, at telephone (202) 501–4082 or via e-mail to jeritta.parnell@gsa.gov. Submit comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 A. Purpose B. Annual Reporting Burden Respondents: 4,604 Total Responses: 116,869 Total Burden Hours: 7,830 Obtaining Copies of Proposals: Requesters may obtain a copy of the information collection documents from the General Services Administration, Regulatory Secretariat (VIR), 1800 F Street, NW., Room 4035, Washington, DC 20405, telephone (202) 208–7312. Please cite OMB Control No. 3090–0027, Contract Administration, Quality Assurance (GSAR Parts 542 and 546; GSA Form 1678, DD Form 250, and GSA Form 308), in all correspondence. Dated: February 15, 2005 Julia Wise, Deputy Director, Contract Policy Division. [FR Doc. 05–3303 Filed 2–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 6820–61–S DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Solicitation for the Nomination of Candidates To Serve as Members of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary. ACTION: Notice. AGENCY: Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300aa–5, Section 2105 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. The Committee is governed by the E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1 8590 Federal Register / Vol. 70, No. 34 / Tuesday, February 22, 2005 / Notices provisions of Public Law 92–463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees. SUMMARY: The National Vaccine Program Office (NVPO), a program office within the Office of Public Health and Science, Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is soliciting nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as members to the National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC). The activities of this Committee are governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Consistent with the National Vaccine Plan, the Committee advises and makes recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for Health in his/her capacity as the Director of the National Vaccine Program, on matters related to the Program’s responsibilities. Specifically, the Committee studies and recommends ways to encourage the availability of an adequate supply of safe and effective vaccination products in the United States; recommends research priorities and other measures to enhance the safety and efficacy of vaccines. The Committee also advises the Assistant Secretary for Health in the implementation of Sections 2102, 2103, and 2104 of the PHS Act; and identifies annually the most important areas of government and non-government cooperation that should be considered in implementing Sections 2102, 2103, and 2104 of the PHS Act. DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no later than 5 pm EST on March 25, 2005, at the address below. ADDRESSES: Bruce G. Gellin, M.D., M.P.H., Executive Secretary, National Vaccine Advisory Committee, Office of Public Health and Science, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 725– Hubert H. Humphrey Building; Washington, DC 20201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Emma English, Program Analyst, National Vaccine Program Office, Department of Health and Human Services, Room 729–H Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690–5566; nvac@osophs.dhhs.gov. A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current membership can be obtained by contacting Ms. English or by accessing the NVAC Web site at: www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Committee Function: Qualifications and Information Required: As part of an ongoing effort to enhance deliberations VerDate jul<14>2003 19:10 Feb 18, 2005 Jkt 205001 and discussions with the public on vaccine and immunization policy, nominations are being sought for interested individuals to serve on the Committee. 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 with periods of up to four years. Nominations should be typewritten. The following information should be included in the package of material submitted for each individual being nominated for consideration: (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 service in this capacity), 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 the home and/ or work address, telephone number, and email address of the individual being nominated; and (3) a current copy of the nominee’s curriculum vitae. Applications cannot be submitted by facsimile. The names of Federal employees should not be nominated for consideration of appointment to this Committee. The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of DHHS Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points of view represented and the committee’s function. Every effort is made that a broad representation of geographic areas, gender, ethnic and minority groups, and the disabled are given consideration for membership on DHHS 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. Dated: February 14, 2005. Sarah Landry, Associate Director for Operations and Policy, National Vaccine Program Office. [FR Doc. 05–3308 Filed 2–18–05; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–28–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Office of the Secretary Opportunity for Cosponsorship of the HealthierUS Fitness Festival Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary. AGENCY: PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 ACTION: Notice. The Office of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports (PCPFS) announces the opportunity for both Federal and non-Federal public and private sector entities to cosponsor a fitness festival depicting activities to help all Americans get moving for health and fitness in celebration of May, National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Potential cosponsors must have a demonstrated interest in physical activity/fitness and/or sports and be willing to participate substantively in the cosponsored activity. DATES: To receive consideration, a request to participate as a cosponsor must be received by the close of business on March 30, 2005 at the address listed. Requests will meet the deadline if they are either (1) received on or before the deadline date; or (2) postmarked on or before the deadline date. Private metered postmarks will not be acceptable as proof of timely mailing. Hand-delivered requests must be received by 5 p.m. Requests that are received after the deadline date will be returned to the sender. ADDRESSES: Notifications of interest in a cosponsorship should be sent to Christine Spain, Director of Research, Planning and Special Projects, Office of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 738–H, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 690– 5148, Fax: (202) 690–5211. Notifications may also be submitted by electronic mail to cspain@osophs.dhhs.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Christine Spain, Director of Research, Planning and Special Projects, Office of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 738–H, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; Ph: (202) 690– 5148, Fax: (202) 690–5211, E-mail: cspain@osophs.dhhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: SUMMARY: Background The PCPFS was established by the President of the United States and operates under Executive Order No. 13265, continued by Executive Order 13316, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act. Its purpose is to provide advice and recommendations to the President through the Secretary of HHS regarding actions to develop and coordinate a national program for physical activity/fitness and sports and, in part, inform the general public of the importance of exercise and the link E:\FR\FM\22FEN1.SGM 22FEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 70, Number 34 (Tuesday, February 22, 2005)]
[Notices]
[Pages 8589-8590]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 05-3308]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Solicitation for the Nomination of Candidates To Serve as Members 
of the National Vaccine Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary.

ACTION: Notice.

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    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 300aa-5, Section 2105 of the Public Health 
Service (PHS) Act, as amended. The Committee is governed by the

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provisions of Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), 
which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory 
committees.

SUMMARY: The National Vaccine Program Office (NVPO), a program office 
within the Office of Public Health and Science, Department of Health 
and Human Services (DHHS), is soliciting nominations of qualified 
candidates to be considered for appointment as members to the National 
Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC). The activities of this Committee are 
governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA).
    Consistent with the National Vaccine Plan, the Committee advises 
and makes recommendations to the Assistant Secretary for Health in his/
her capacity as the Director of the National Vaccine Program, on 
matters related to the Program's responsibilities.
    Specifically, the Committee studies and recommends ways to 
encourage the availability of an adequate supply of safe and effective 
vaccination products in the United States; recommends research 
priorities and other measures to enhance the safety and efficacy of 
vaccines. The Committee also advises the Assistant Secretary for Health 
in the implementation of Sections 2102, 2103, and 2104 of the PHS Act; 
and identifies annually the most important areas of government and non-
government cooperation that should be considered in implementing 
Sections 2102, 2103, and 2104 of the PHS Act.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no 
later than 5 pm EST on March 25, 2005, at the address below.

ADDRESSES: Bruce G. Gellin, M.D., M.P.H., Executive Secretary, National 
Vaccine Advisory Committee, Office of Public Health and Science, 
Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., 
Room 725-Hubert H. Humphrey Building; Washington, DC 20201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Emma English, Program Analyst, 
National Vaccine Program Office, Department of Health and Human 
Services, Room 729-H Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690-5566; 
nvac@osophs.dhhs.gov.
    A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current membership 
can be obtained by contacting Ms. English or by accessing the NVAC Web 
site at: www.hhs.gov/nvpo/nvac.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Committee Function: Qualifications and Information Required: As 
part of an ongoing effort to enhance deliberations and discussions with 
the public on vaccine and immunization policy, nominations are being 
sought for interested individuals to serve on the Committee. 
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 with periods of up to four years.
    Nominations should be typewritten. The following information should 
be included in the package of material submitted for each individual 
being nominated for consideration: (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 
service in this capacity), 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 the home and/or work address, 
telephone number, and email address of the individual being nominated; 
and (3) a current copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae. Applications 
cannot be submitted by facsimile. The names of Federal employees should 
not be nominated for consideration of appointment to this Committee.
    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of 
DHHS Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points 
of view represented and the committee's function. Every effort is made 
that a broad representation of geographic areas, gender, ethnic and 
minority groups, and the disabled are given consideration for 
membership on DHHS 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.

    Dated: February 14, 2005.
Sarah Landry,
Associate Director for Operations and Policy, National Vaccine Program 
Office.
[FR Doc. 05-3308 Filed 2-18-05; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4150-28-P
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