Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations, 54915-54916 [E7-19073]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 187 / Thursday, September 27, 2007 / Notices 39069. The notice solicits nominations for appointment to the Advisory Committee on Minority Health. This notice is for the purpose of extending the period for nominations for an additional 45 days. DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST on November 13, 2007. ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed or delivered to Dr. Garth Graham, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Minority Health, Office of Minority Health, Office of Public Health and Science, Department of Health and Human Services, 1101 Wootton Parkway, Suite 600, Rockville, MD 20852. Ms. Monica Baltimore, Executive Director, Advisory Committee on Minority Health, (240) 453–2882. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dated: September 18, 2007. Mirtha R. Beadle, Deputy Director, OMH. [FR Doc. E7–19084 Filed 9–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–29–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Meeting of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science. ACTION: Notice. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is hereby giving notice that the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) will hold a meeting. The meeting will be open to the public. DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, October 15, 2007 and Tuesday, October 16, 2007. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. to approximately 5 p.m. on both days. ADDRESSES: Department of Health and Human Services, Room 800, Hubert H. Humphrey Building; 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Nancy Barnes, Committee Manager, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/ AIDS, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 727G, Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Washington, DC 20201; (202) 205–2311. More detailed information about PACHA can be obtained by VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:40 Sep 26, 2007 Jkt 211001 accessing the Council’s Web site at https://www.pacha.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PACHA was established by Executive Order 12963, dated June 14, 1995, as amended by Executive Order 13009, dated June 14, 1996. The Council was established to provide advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary regarding programs and policies intended to: (a) Promote effective prevention of HIV disease, (b) advance research on HIV and AIDS, and (c) promote quality services to persons living with HIV disease and AIDS. PACHA was established to serve solely as an advisory body to the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The Council is composed of not more than 21 members. Council membership is selected by the Secretary from individuals who are considered authorities with particular expertise in, or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV and AIDS. The agenda for this Council meeting is being developed. The meeting agenda will be posted on the Council’s Web site when it is drafted. 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. Pre-registration for public attendance is advisable and can be accomplished online by accessing the PACHA Web site, https://www.pacha.gov. Members of the public will have the opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Pre-registration is required for public comment. Any individual who wishes to participate in the public comment session must register online at https://www.pacha.gov; registration for public comment will not be accepted by telephone. Public comment will be limited to three minutes per speaker. Any members of the public who wish to have printed material distributed to PACHA members for discussion at the meeting should submit, at a minimum, one copy of the materials to the Committee Manager, PACHA no later than close of business on October 12, 2007. Contact information for the PACHA Committee Manager is listed above. Dated: September 24, 2007. Mary (Marty) McGeein, Executive Director, Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS. [FR Doc. E7–19083 Filed 9–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4150–28–P PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 54915 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [60Day–07–06BS] Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404–639–5960 and send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar CDC Acting Reports Clearance Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS–D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail to omb@cdc.gov. Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of the agency, including whether the information shall have practical utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency’s estimate of the burden of the proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, including through the use of automated collection techniques or other forms of information technology. Written comments should be received within 60 days of this notice. Proposed Project OWCD Professional Training Program Online Application System—New—The Office of Workforce and Career Development (OWCD), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description The mission of the Career Development Division (CDD), Office of Workforce and Career Development (OWCD), is to prepare an applied public health workforce through training and service. Professionals in public health, epidemiology, medicine, economics, information science, veterinary medicine, nursing, public policy and other related professions seek opportunities to broaden their knowledge and skills to improve the science and practice of public health. Each year CDC’s professional training E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1 54916 Federal Register / Vol. 72, No. 187 / Thursday, September 27, 2007 / Notices programs accept applications from potential candidates for review and selection. The purpose of this project is to efficiently and effectively recruit and select qualified individuals to participate in the CDD professional training programs by collecting information through an online application management system. This online application provides the CDD with the information necessary to recruit qualified professionals to participate in public health professions training programs to build critical public health workforce capacity in epidemiology, preventive medicine, prevention effectiveness/health economics, public health informatics, and public health management and leadership. Further benefit from this online application is the reduction of duplicate candidate records as well as agency resources to administer and process paper records. The application process includes the following: Submission of the responses to the questions in the online application; submission of academic transcripts, professional credentials, and letters of recommendation; a review by selected programmatic staff and expert panel members; selection of qualified candidates for interview; interview of candidates; and selection of trainees for programs. The online application questions ask for demographic data, academic history, professional experience, references and description of professional goals. The application questions and data collected are necessary to the application process to determine programmatic eligibility and to ensure that the most highly qualified candidates are chosen for the training programs. With the exception of their time, the cost to the candidates is minor. One expense depends on their academic institutions since they must obtain and submit all of their academic transcripts. Another expense depends on the cost to obtain and submit other professional credentials including professional licenses and certifications. The final expense is the cost to submit letters of recommendation. ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Number of respondents Respondents Fellowship and Training Candidates ....................................................... Dated: September 19, 2007. Maryam I. Daneshvar, Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. E7–19073 Filed 9–26–07; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Request for Nominations for Voting Members on Public Advisory Committee, Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. rwilkins on PROD1PC63 with NOTICES ACTION: Notice. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting nominations for voting members to serve on the Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (VMAC), Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM). FDA has a special interest in ensuring that women, minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations of qualified candidates from these groups. DATES: Nominations received on or before October 30, 2007, will be given first consideration for membership on the Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee. Nominations received after October 30, 2007, will be considered for VerDate Aug<31>2005 16:40 Sep 26, 2007 Jkt 211001 Responses per respondent 600 nomination to the committee should nominees still be needed. ADDRESSES: All Nomination for membership should be sent electronically to CV@FDA.HHS.GOV, or by mail to Advisory Committee Oversight & Management Staff, 5600 Fisher Lane, HF–4, rm. 15A–12, Rockville, MD 20857. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regarding all nomination questions for membership, the primary contact is Aleta Sindelar, Center for Veterinary Medicine (HFV–6), Food and Drug Administration, 7519 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 240–276–9004, FAX: 240–276–9020, e-mail: Aleta.Sindelar@FDA.HHS.GOV. Information about becoming a member on a FDA advisory committee can also be obtained by visiting FDA’s Web site by using the following link https:// www.fda.gov/oc/advisory/default.htm. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nomination for voting members on the Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee. I. Function of the Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee The Committee reviews and evaluates available data concerning the safety and effectiveness of marketed and investigational new animal drugs, feeds, and devices for use in the treatment and prevention of animal diseases and increased animal production, and makes appropriate recommendations to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Average burden per response (in hours) 1 Total burden (in hours) 1 600 regarding scientific issues and regulatory policies. II. Criteria for Voting Member FDA is requesting nominations of voting members with appropriate expertise in the following veterinary specialties: companion animal medicine, food animal medicine (avian, bovine, porcine and minor species), microbial food safety and risk assessment, biometrics, toxicology, pathology, pharmacology, animal science, epidemiology. III. Nomination Procedures Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified persons for membership on one the advisory committee. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominations shall include the name of the committee, a complete curriculum vitae of each nominee, and their current business address and telephone number and e-mail address if available. Each nomination shall state that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is willing to serve as a member, and appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership. FDA will ask the potential candidates to provide detailed information concerning such matters as financial holdings, employment, and research grants and/or contracts to permit evaluation of possible sources of conflict of interest. This notice is issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 E:\FR\FM\27SEN1.SGM 27SEN1

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[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 187 (Thursday, September 27, 2007)]
[Notices]
[Pages 54915-54916]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E7-19073]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

[60Day-07-06BS]


Proposed Data Collections Submitted for Public Comment and 
Recommendations

    In compliance with the requirement of section 3506(c)(2)(A) of the 
Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 for opportunity for public comment on 
proposed data collection projects, the Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (CDC) will publish periodic summaries of proposed projects. 
To request more information on the proposed projects or to obtain a 
copy of the data collection plans and instruments, call 404-639-5960 
and send comments to Maryam I. Daneshvar CDC Acting Reports Clearance 
Officer, 1600 Clifton Road, MS-D74, Atlanta, GA 30333 or send an e-mail 
to omb@cdc.gov.
    Comments are invited on: (a) Whether the proposed collection of 
information is necessary for the proper performance of the functions of 
the agency, including whether the information shall have practical 
utility; (b) the accuracy of the agency's estimate of the burden of the 
proposed collection of information; (c) ways to enhance the quality, 
utility, and clarity of the information to be collected; and (d) ways 
to minimize the burden of the collection of information on respondents, 
including through the use of automated collection techniques or other 
forms of information technology. Written comments should be received 
within 60 days of this notice.

Proposed Project

    OWCD Professional Training Program Online Application System--New--
The Office of Workforce and Career Development (OWCD), Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Background and Brief Description

    The mission of the Career Development Division (CDD), Office of 
Workforce and Career Development (OWCD), is to prepare an applied 
public health workforce through training and service. Professionals in 
public health, epidemiology, medicine, economics, information science, 
veterinary medicine, nursing, public policy and other related 
professions seek opportunities to broaden their knowledge and skills to 
improve the science and practice of public health. Each year CDC's 
professional training

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programs accept applications from potential candidates for review and 
selection.
    The purpose of this project is to efficiently and effectively 
recruit and select qualified individuals to participate in the CDD 
professional training programs by collecting information through an 
online application management system.
    This online application provides the CDD with the information 
necessary to recruit qualified professionals to participate in public 
health professions training programs to build critical public health 
workforce capacity in epidemiology, preventive medicine, prevention 
effectiveness/health economics, public health informatics, and public 
health management and leadership. Further benefit from this online 
application is the reduction of duplicate candidate records as well as 
agency resources to administer and process paper records.
    The application process includes the following: Submission of the 
responses to the questions in the online application; submission of 
academic transcripts, professional credentials, and letters of 
recommendation; a review by selected programmatic staff and expert 
panel members; selection of qualified candidates for interview; 
interview of candidates; and selection of trainees for programs.
    The online application questions ask for demographic data, academic 
history, professional experience, references and description of 
professional goals. The application questions and data collected are 
necessary to the application process to determine programmatic 
eligibility and to ensure that the most highly qualified candidates are 
chosen for the training programs.
    With the exception of their time, the cost to the candidates is 
minor. One expense depends on their academic institutions since they 
must obtain and submit all of their academic transcripts. Another 
expense depends on the cost to obtain and submit other professional 
credentials including professional licenses and certifications. The 
final expense is the cost to submit letters of recommendation.

                                        Estimated Annualized Burden Hours
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                                                                                 Average burden
                 Respondents                     Number of      Responses per     per response     Total burden
                                                respondents       respondent       (in hours)       (in hours)
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Fellowship and Training Candidates..........             600                1                1              600
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    Dated: September 19, 2007.
Maryam I. Daneshvar,
Acting Reports Clearance Officer, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention.
 [FR Doc. E7-19073 Filed 9-26-07; 8:45 am]
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