Meeting of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee, 35907-35908 [E6-9869]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 120 / Thursday, June 22, 2006 / Notices Office of Public Health and Science; Department of Health and Human Services; 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 716G; Washington, DC, 20201. Ms. Olga Nelson; Committee Management Officer, OPHS; Department of Health and Human Services; 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; Telephone: (202) 690–5205. A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current membership can be obtained by contacting Ms. Nelson or by accessing the CFSAC Web site, https:// www.hhs.gov/advcomcfs. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 1. The Committee shall advise and make recommendations to the Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad range of topics including: (1) The current state of knowledge and research about the epidemiology and risk factors relating to chronic fatigue syndrome, and identifying potential opportunities in these areas; (2) current and proposed diagnosis and treatment methods for chronic fatigue syndrome; and (3) development and implementation of programs to inform the public, health care professionals, and the biomedical, academic, and research communities about chronic fatigue syndrome advances. wwhite on PROD1PC61 with NOTICES FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 2. Nominations The Office of Public Health and Science is requesting nominations to fill five positions for the CFSAC. The positions are scheduled to become vacant in September 30, 2006. The Committee is composed of seven biomedical research scientists with demonstrated expertise in biomedical research and four individuals with demonstrated expertise in health care delivery, private health care services or insurer, or voluntary organizations concerned with the problems of individuals with CFS. The vacant positions include both categories. To qualify for consideration of appointment to the Committee, an individual must possess demonstrated experience and expertise in the designated fields or discipline, as well as expert knowledge of the broad issues and topics pertinent to chronic fatigue syndrome. 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 of up to four years. Committee members receive a stipend for attending Committee meetings and conducting other business in the interest of the Committee, VerDate Aug<31>2005 19:08 Jun 21, 2006 Jkt 208001 including per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses incurred. 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. 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 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 a broad representation of geographic areas, females, ethnic and minority groups, and the disabled are given consideration for membership on HHS 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. Nominations must state that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of CFSAC and appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership. Potential candidates are required to provide detailed information concerning such matters as financial holdings, consultancies, and research grants or contracts to permit evaluation of possible sources of conflict of interest. Dated: June 12, 2006. John Eckert, Acting Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee. [FR Doc. E6–9859 Filed 6–21–06; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–42–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, DHHS. AGENCY: ACTION: PO 00000 Notice. Frm 00048 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35907 SUMMARY: As stipulated in the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (CFSAC) will hold a meeting. The meeting is open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, July 17, 2006, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ADDRESSES: Department of Health and Human Services; Room 800 Hubert H. Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CDR John Eckert; Acting Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 716G, Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690–7694. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFSAC was established on September 5, 2002 to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary through the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad range of topics including (1) the current state of knowledge and research about the epidemiology and risk factors relating to chronic fatigue syndrome, and identifying potential opportunities in these areas; (2) current and proposed diagnosis and treatment methods for chronic fatigue syndrome; and (3) development and implementation of programs to inform the public, health care professionals, and the biomedical, academic, and research communities about chronic fatigue syndrome advances. The agenda for this meeting is being developed and will be posed on the CFSAC Web site, https://www.hhs.gov/ advcomcfs, when it is finalized. Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. Individuals must provide a photo ID for entry into the meeting. Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should notify the designated contact person. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Pre-registration is required for public comment by July 12, 2006. Any individual who wishes to participate in the public comment session should call the telephone number listed in the contact information to register. Public comment will be limited to five minutes per speaker. Any member of the public who wishes to have printed material distributed to CFSAC members should submit materials to the Acting Executive Secretary, CFSAC, whose contact E:\FR\FM\22JNN1.SGM 22JNN1 35908 Federal Register / Vol. 71, No. 120 / Thursday, June 22, 2006 / Notices 15,000 organizations and is the most comprehensive listing of HIV/AIDS, STD and TB resources and services available throughout the country. This database describes national, state and local organizations that provide services related to HIV/AIDS, STDs, and TB, services such as; counseling and testing, prevention, education and support. The NPIN reference staff relies on the Resources and Services Database to respond to thousands of requests each year for information or referral from community based organizations, state and local health departments, and health professionals working in HIV/ AIDS, STD and TB prevention. The CDC–INFO (formerly the CDC National AIDS Hotline) staff also uses the NPIN Resources and Services Database to refer up to 500,000 callers each year to local programs for information, services, and treatment. The American public can also access the NPIN Resources and Services database through the NPIN Web site. More than 24 million hits by the public to the Web site are recorded annually. 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[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 120 (Thursday, June 22, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35907-35908]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-9869]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Meeting of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary, 
DHHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: As stipulated in the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that 
the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (CFSAC) will hold a 
meeting. The meeting is open to the public.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, July 17, 2006, from 9 a.m. 
to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Department of Health and Human Services; Room 800 Hubert H. 
Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CDR John Eckert; Acting Executive 
Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee, Department of 
Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 716G, 
Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690-7694.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFSAC was established on September 5, 2002 
to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to the Secretary 
through the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad range of topics 
including (1) the current state of knowledge and research about the 
epidemiology and risk factors relating to chronic fatigue syndrome, and 
identifying potential opportunities in these areas; (2) current and 
proposed diagnosis and treatment methods for chronic fatigue syndrome; 
and (3) development and implementation of programs to inform the 
public, health care professionals, and the biomedical, academic, and 
research communities about chronic fatigue syndrome advances.
    The agenda for this meeting is being developed and will be posed on 
the CFSAC Web site, https://www.hhs.gov/advcomcfs, when it is finalized.
    Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available. 
Individuals must provide a photo ID for entry into the meeting. 
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as 
sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should 
notify the designated contact person. Members of the public will have 
the opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Pre-registration is 
required for public comment by July 12, 2006. Any individual who wishes 
to participate in the public comment session should call the telephone 
number listed in the contact information to register. Public comment 
will be limited to five minutes per speaker. Any member of the public 
who wishes to have printed material distributed to CFSAC members should 
submit materials to the Acting Executive Secretary, CFSAC, whose 
contact

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information is listed above prior to the close of business July 12, 
2006.

    Dated: June 12, 2006.
John J. Eckert,
Acting Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory 
Committee.
 [FR Doc. E6-9869 Filed 6-21-06; 8:45 am]
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