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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 13, 2009, will be given first consideration for membership on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee. Nominations received after October 13, 2009, will be considered for nomination to the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee should nominees still be needed. All letters of interest and nominations should be submitted in writing to Erik P. Mettler (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erik P. Mettler, Office of Policy, Office of the Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00054 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 43147 Ave., WO1, rm. 4324, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301–796–4711, FAX: 301–847– 3541, e-mail: erik.mettler@fda.hhs.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for voting members on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a Request for Notification from Industry Organizations interested in participating in the selection process for nonvoting industry representatives on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee. I. Function of the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee The Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee advises the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner) or designee in discharging responsibilities as they relate to the regulation of tobacco products. The committee reviews and evaluates safety, dependence, and health issues relating to tobacco products and provides appropriate advice, information, and recommendations to the Commissioner. II. Criteria for Voting Members The committee shall consist of 12 members including the Chair. Members and the Chair are selected by the Commissioner or designee from among individuals knowledgeable in the fields of medicine, medical ethics, science, or technology involving the manufacture, evaluation, or use of tobacco products. Almost all non-Federal members of this committee serve as Special Government Employees. The committee shall include nine technically qualified voting members, selected by the Commissioner or designee. The nine voting members shall be physicians, dentists, scientists, or health care professionals practicing in the area of oncology, pulmonology, cardiology, toxicology, pharmacology, addiction, or any other relevant specialty. One member shall be an officer or employee of a State or local government or of the Federal Government. The final voting member shall be a representative of the general public. In addition to the voting members, the committee shall include three nonvoting members who are identified with industry interests. These members shall include one representative of the tobacco manufacturing industry, one representative of the interests of tobacco growers, and one representative of the interests of the small business tobacco manufacturing industry. This final position can be filled on a rotating, sequential basis by representatives of E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1 43148 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 164 / Wednesday, August 26, 2009 / Notices different small business tobacco manufacturers based on areas of expertise relevant to the topics being considered by the committee. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a Request for Notification from Industry Organizations interested in participating in the selection process for nonvoting industry representatives on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee. The Commissioner or designee shall designate one of the voting members of the committee to serve as chairperson. III. Nomination Procedures Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified persons for membership on the advisory committee. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominations must include a current resume or curriculum vitae of each nominee, including current business address and/or home address, telephone number, and e-mail address if available. Nominations must also acknowledge that the nominee is aware of the nomination unless self-nominated. FDA will ask the potential candidates to provide detailed information concerning matters related to financial holdings, employment, and research grants and/or contracts. 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: August 19, 2009. David Horowitz, Assistant Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. E9–20487 Filed 8–25–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–01–S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Coast Guard [USCG–2009–0737] Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee Coast Guard, DHS. Notice of meeting; request for applications. AGENCY: jlentini on DSKJ8SOYB1PROD with NOTICES ACTION: SUMMARY: The Coast Guard announces the Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee (GLPAC) 2009 annual meeting and seeks applications to fill one vacancy on the GLPAC. GLPAC provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary on issues related to pilotage on the Great Lakes. GLPAC’s meeting will be open to the public. VerDate Nov<24>2008 17:05 Aug 25, 2009 Jkt 217001 DATES: GLPAC will meet on Monday, September 21, 2009, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The meeting may close early if all business is finished. Written material and requests to make oral presentations or to have a copy of your material distributed to each member of the committee should reach us on or before September 14, 2009. Applications for GLPAC membership should reach us by October 2, 2009. ADDRESSES: GLPAC will meet at Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 2nd Street, SW., Washington, DC 20593–0001, Room 6303. Send written material and requests relating to the GLPAC meeting to Mr. John Bobb (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT). Electronically submitted material must be in Adobe or Microsoft Word format. Also, send applications for GLPAC membership to Mr. Bobb. An application form for GLPAC membership, as well as this notice, is available in our online docket, USCG–2009–0737, at https:// www.regulations.gov; enter the docket number for this notice (USCG–2009– 0737) in the Search box, and click ‘‘Go.’’ You may also contact Mr. Bobb for a copy of the application form. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. John Bobb, GLPAC Assistant Designated Federal Official (ADFO), Commandant (CG–54121), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, SW., Stop 7581, Washington, DC 20593– 7581; telephone 202–372–1532, fax 202–372–1929, or e-mail at john.k.bobb@uscg.mil. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The GLPAC is a Federal advisory committee under 5 U.S.C. App. 2 (Pub. L. 92–463). It was established under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 9307, and advises the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Coast Guard on Great Lakes pilot registration, operating requirements, training policies, and pilotage rates. GLPAC meets at least once a year, normally at Coast Guard Headquarters, Washington, DC. It may also meet for extraordinary purposes. Further information about GLPAC is available by searching on ‘‘Great Lakes Pilotage Advisory Committee’’ at https:// www.fido.gov/facadatabase/. Notice of Meeting GLPAC’s 2009 annual meeting will be held at Coast Guard Headquarters on September 21, 2009. The agenda includes the following: (1) GLPAC review of public comments solicited by the Coast Guard in the Federal Register of July 21, 2009 (‘‘Great Lakes Pilotage Ratemaking Methodology,’’ 74 FR 35838), in accordance with requirements of 46 PO 00000 Frm 00055 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 U.S.C. 9307(d) for consultation with GLPAC before taking any significant action relating to Great Lakes pilotage; (2) Appointment of seventh member in compliance with requirements of 46 U.S.C. 9307(b)(2)(E); (3) Election of chairman and vice chairman in compliance with requirements of 46 U.S.C. 9307(c)(1); (4) GLPAC recommendation to Congress whether GLPAC be renewed and continued beyond its current termination date of September 30, 2010 in compliance with requirements of 46 U.S.C. 9307(f)(2). (5) Report from the Director of Great Lakes Pilotage. The meeting is open to the public. Please note that the meeting may close early if all business is finished. At the Chair’s discretion, members of the public may make oral presentations during the meeting. For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Mr. John Bobb (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT) as soon as possible. Request for Applications We will consider applications to fill one vacancy on the committee. To be eligible, candidates must have a background in finance or accounting. The person selected must be recommended to the Secretary by unanimous vote of GLPAC’s other members, and may be appointed without regard to the requirement that each member have five years of practical experience in maritime operations. The person selected may, but need not, come from among those who respond to this request for applications. The person selected will serve for a term of three years, which may be renewed once. Members serve at their own expense and receive no salary but may be reimbursed for travel expenses. In support of the Coast Guard policy on gender and ethnic nondiscrimination, we encourage qualified men and women and members of all racial and ethnic groups to apply. The Coast Guard values diversity; all the different characteristics and attributes of persons that enhance the mission of the Coast Guard. The person selected to fill this vacancy will be appointed and serve as a Special Government Employee (SGE) as defined in section 202 (a) of title 18, United States Code. As a candidate for appointment as SGE, applicants are required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450). A completed OGE Form 450 is not releasable to the public except under an E:\FR\FM\26AUN1.SGM 26AUN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: E9-20487]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0394]


Request for Nominations for Voting Members on a Public Advisory 
Committee; Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee

AGENCY:  Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION:  Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting 
nominations for members to serve on the Tobacco Products Scientific 
Advisory Committee (the committee) in the Office of Science, Center for 
Tobacco Products. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA 
is publishing a document announcing the establishment of this 
committee.
    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 13, 2009, will be 
given first consideration for membership on the Tobacco Products 
Scientific Advisory Committee. Nominations received after October 13, 
2009, will be considered for nomination to the Tobacco Products 
Scientific Advisory Committee should nominees still be needed.

ADDRESSES: All letters of interest and nominations should be submitted 
in writing to Erik P. Mettler (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erik P. Mettler, Office of Policy, 
Office of the Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New 
Hampshire Ave., WO1, rm. 4324, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301-796-4711, 
FAX: 301-847-3541, e-mail: erik.mettler@fda.hhs.gov.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for voting 
members on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee. 
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a 
Request for Notification from Industry Organizations interested in 
participating in the selection process for nonvoting industry 
representatives on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee.

I. Function of the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee

    The Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee advises the 
Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner) or designee in 
discharging responsibilities as they relate to the regulation of 
tobacco products. The committee reviews and evaluates safety, 
dependence, and health issues relating to tobacco products and provides 
appropriate advice, information, and recommendations to the 
Commissioner.

II. Criteria for Voting Members

    The committee shall consist of 12 members including the Chair. 
Members and the Chair are selected by the Commissioner or designee from 
among individuals knowledgeable in the fields of medicine, medical 
ethics, science, or technology involving the manufacture, evaluation, 
or use of tobacco products. Almost all non-Federal members of this 
committee serve as Special Government Employees. The committee shall 
include nine technically qualified voting members, selected by the 
Commissioner or designee. The nine voting members shall be physicians, 
dentists, scientists, or health care professionals practicing in the 
area of oncology, pulmonology, cardiology, toxicology, pharmacology, 
addiction, or any other relevant specialty. One member shall be an 
officer or employee of a State or local government or of the Federal 
Government. The final voting member shall be a representative of the 
general public.
    In addition to the voting members, the committee shall include 
three nonvoting members who are identified with industry interests. 
These members shall include one representative of the tobacco 
manufacturing industry, one representative of the interests of tobacco 
growers, and one representative of the interests of the small business 
tobacco manufacturing industry. This final position can be filled on a 
rotating, sequential basis by representatives of

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different small business tobacco manufacturers based on areas of 
expertise relevant to the topics being considered by the committee. 
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a 
Request for Notification from Industry Organizations interested in 
participating in the selection process for nonvoting industry 
representatives on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee.
    The Commissioner or designee shall designate one of the voting 
members of the committee to serve as chairperson.

III. Nomination Procedures

    Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified persons 
for membership on the advisory committee. Self-nominations are also 
accepted. Nominations must include a current resume or curriculum vitae 
of each nominee, including current business address and/or home 
address, telephone number, and e-mail address if available. Nominations 
must also acknowledge that the nominee is aware of the nomination 
unless self-nominated. FDA will ask the potential candidates to provide 
detailed information concerning matters related to financial holdings, 
employment, and research grants and/or contracts.
    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: August 19, 2009.
David Horowitz,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. E9-20487 Filed 8-25-09; 8:45 am]
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