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Dated: May 8, 2009.
Randall W. Lutter,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. E9–11317 Filed 5–14–09; 8:45 am]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. FDA–2009–N–0191]
Request for Nominations for Voting
Consumer Representative Members on
Public Advisory Committees
AGENCY:
Food and Drug Administration,
HHS.
ACTION:
Notice.
SUMMARY: The Food and Drug
Administration (FDA) is requesting
nominations for voting consumer
representatives to serve on the Food
Advisory Committee. This advisory
committee is under the purview of the
Center for Food Safety and Applied
Nutrition (CFSAN).
FDA has a special interest in ensuring
that women, minority groups, and
individuals with disabilities are
adequately represented on its advisory
committees and, therefore, encourages
nominations of qualified candidates
from these groups.
DATES: Nominations will be accepted for
those voting consumer representative
vacancies that will occur on June 30,
2010. Nominations received before July
14, 2009, will be considered for June 30,
2010, vacancies. Nominations received
after July 14, 2009, will be accepted for
vacancies occurring after June 30, 2010.
ADDRESSES: All nominations for
membership should be sent
electronically to CV@OC.FDA.GOV, or
by mail to Advisory Committee
Oversight and Management Staff (HF–
4), 5600 Fishers Lane, rm. 15A–12,
Rockville, MD 20857. Information about
becoming a member on an FDA advisory
committee can also be obtained by
visiting FDA’s Web site at https://
www.fda.gov/oc/advisory/default.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Carolyn Jeletic, Center for Food Safety
and Applied Nutrition (HFS–024), 5100
Paint Branch Pkwy., College Park, MD
20740, 301–436–1913, FAX: 301–436–
2637, e-mail:
Carolyn.Jeletic@fda.hhs.gov.
FDA is
requesting nominations for voting
consumer members on the following
CFSAN committee:
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Function
Food Advisory Committee
The Committee provides advice
primarily to Commissioner of Food and
Drugs and other appropriate officials, on
emerging food safety, food science,
nutrition, and other food-related health
issues that FDA considers of primary
importance for its food and cosmetics
programs. The Committee may be
charged with reviewing and evaluating
available data and making
recommendations on matters such as
those relating to the following topics: (1)
Broad scientific and technical food or
cosmetic related issues, (2) the safety of
new foods and food ingredients, (3)
labeling of foods and cosmetics, (4)
nutrient needs and nutritional
adequacy, and (5) safe exposure limits
for food contaminants. The Committee
may also be asked to provide advice and
make recommendations on ways of
communicating to the public the
potential risks associated with these
issues and on approaches that might be
considered for addressing the issues.
II. Criteria for Members
Persons who are nominated for
membership on the committees as
consumer representatives must meet the
following criteria: (1) Demonstrate ties
to consumer and community-based
organizations, (2) be able to analyze
scientific and technical data, (3)
understand research design, and (4)
discuss benefits and risks. The
consumer representative must be able to
represent the consumer perspective on
issues and actions before the advisory
committee; serve as a liaison between
the committee and interested
consumers, associations, coalitions, and
consumer organizations; and facilitate
dialogue with the advisory committees
on scientific issues that affect
consumers.
III. Selection Procedures
The selection of members
representing consumer interests is
conducted through procedures that
include the use of organizations
representing the public interest and
consumer advocacy groups. The
organizations have the responsibility of
recommending candidates of the
agency’s selection.
IV. Nomination Procedures
All nominations must include a cover
letter, a curriculum vitae or resume (that
includes the nominee’s office address,
telephone number, and e-mail address),
and a list of consumer or communitybased organizations for which the
candidate can demonstrate active
participation. Nominations will specify
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the advisory committee for which the
nominee is recommended. Nominations
will include confirmation that the
nominee is aware of the nomination.
Any interested person or organization
may nominate one or more qualified
persons for membership on one or more
of the advisory committees to represent
consumer interests. Self-nominations
are also accepted. 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
a conflict of interest. The nomination
should specify the committee of
interest. The term of office is up to 4
years, depending on the appointment
date. This notice is issued under the
Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. app. 2) and 21 CFR part 14,
relating to advisory committees.
Dated: May 7, 2009.
Randall W. Lutter,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy.
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Small Entity Compliance Guide: Health
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and Calcium, Vitamin D, and
Osteoporosis; Availability
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ACTION:
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0191]
Request for Nominations for Voting Consumer Representative
Members on Public Advisory Committees
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting
nominations for voting consumer representatives to serve on the Food
Advisory Committee. This advisory committee is under the purview of the
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN).
FDA has a special interest in ensuring that women, minority groups,
and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on its
advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations of qualified
candidates from these groups.
DATES: Nominations will be accepted for those voting consumer
representative vacancies that will occur on June 30, 2010. Nominations
received before July 14, 2009, will be considered for June 30, 2010,
vacancies. Nominations received after July 14, 2009, will be accepted
for vacancies occurring after June 30, 2010.
ADDRESSES: All nominations for membership should be sent
electronically to CV@OC.FDA.GOV, or by mail to Advisory Committee
Oversight and Management Staff (HF-4), 5600 Fishers Lane, rm. 15A-12,
Rockville, MD 20857. Information about becoming a member on an FDA
advisory committee can also be obtained by visiting FDA's Web site at
https://www.fda.gov/oc/advisory/default.htm.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carolyn Jeletic, Center for Food
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-024), 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy.,
College Park, MD 20740, 301-436-1913, FAX: 301-436-2637, e-mail:
Carolyn.Jeletic@fda.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for voting
consumer members on the following CFSAN committee:
I. Function
Food Advisory Committee
The Committee provides advice primarily to Commissioner of Food and
Drugs and other appropriate officials, on emerging food safety, food
science, nutrition, and other food-related health issues that FDA
considers of primary importance for its food and cosmetics programs.
The Committee may be charged with reviewing and evaluating available
data and making recommendations on matters such as those relating to
the following topics: (1) Broad scientific and technical food or
cosmetic related issues, (2) the safety of new foods and food
ingredients, (3) labeling of foods and cosmetics, (4) nutrient needs
and nutritional adequacy, and (5) safe exposure limits for food
contaminants. The Committee may also be asked to provide advice and
make recommendations on ways of communicating to the public the
potential risks associated with these issues and on approaches that
might be considered for addressing the issues.
II. Criteria for Members
Persons who are nominated for membership on the committees as
consumer representatives must meet the following criteria: (1)
Demonstrate ties to consumer and community-based organizations, (2) be
able to analyze scientific and technical data, (3) understand research
design, and (4) discuss benefits and risks. The consumer representative
must be able to represent the consumer perspective on issues and
actions before the advisory committee; serve as a liaison between the
committee and interested consumers, associations, coalitions, and
consumer organizations; and facilitate dialogue with the advisory
committees on scientific issues that affect consumers.
III. Selection Procedures
The selection of members representing consumer interests is
conducted through procedures that include the use of organizations
representing the public interest and consumer advocacy groups. The
organizations have the responsibility of recommending candidates of the
agency's selection.
IV. Nomination Procedures
All nominations must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or
resume (that includes the nominee's office address, telephone number,
and e-mail address), and a list of consumer or community-based
organizations for which the candidate can demonstrate active
participation. Nominations will specify the advisory committee for
which the nominee is recommended. Nominations will include confirmation
that the nominee is aware of the nomination.
Any interested person or organization may nominate one or more
qualified persons for membership on one or more of the advisory
committees to represent consumer interests. Self-nominations are also
accepted. 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 a conflict of interest. The nomination should specify the
committee of interest. The term of office is up to 4 years, depending
on the appointment date. This notice is issued under the Federal
Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2) and 21 CFR part 14, relating
to advisory committees.
Dated: May 7, 2009.
Randall W. Lutter,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. E9-11319 Filed 5-14-09; 8:45 am]
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