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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Solicitation of Nominations for
Membership on the Presidential
Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
AGENCY: Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of the Secretary,
Office of Public Health and Science.
ACTION: Notice.
Executive Order 12963,
dated June 14, 1995, as amended by
Executive Order 13009, dated June 14,
1996; and Section 222 of the Public
Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a). The
Council is governed by the provisions of
Public Law 92–463, as amended (5
U.S.C. App), which sets forth standards
for the formation and use of advisory
committees.
SUMMARY: The Office of HIV/AIDS
Policy (OHAP), a program office within
the Office of Public Health and Science,
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS), is soliciting
nominations of qualified candidates to
be considered for appointment as
members to the Presidential Advisory
Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA). The
activities of this council are governed by
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the Federal Advisory Committee Act
(FACA). Management support for the
activities of this Council is the
responsibility of the OHAP.
The Council provides advice,
information, and recommendations to
the Secretary of Health and Human
Services regarding programs and
policies to promote effective prevention
and cure of HIV disease and AIDS. The
functions of the Council shall be solely
advisory in nature.
DATES: All nominations for membership
on the Council must be received no later
than September 11, 2009.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be
mailed or delivered to: Christopher
Bates, Director, OHAP, Office of Public
Health and Science, Department of
Health and Human Services, 200
Independence Avenue, SW., Room 443–
H, Hubert H. Humphrey Building;
Washington, DC 20201.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr.
Melvin Joppy, Program Specialist,
Office of HIV/AIDS Policy, Department
of Health and Human Services, 200
Independence Avenue, SW., Room 443–
H, Hubert H. Humphrey Building,
Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690–5560;
melvin.joppy@hhs.gov.
A copy of the charter which includes
the Council’s structure and functions
can be obtained by contacting Mr. Joppy
or by accessing the PACHA Web site at
https://www.pacha.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Committee Function, Qualifications,
and Information Required: The Council
consists of not more than 25 members;
one or more members are selected as
Chair, Vice Chair and/or Co-Chairs.
Council members are selected from
prominent community leaders with
particular expertise in, or knowledge of,
matters concerning HIV/AIDS, public
health, global health, philanthropy,
marketing or business, as well as other
national leaders held in high esteem
from other sectors of society. Council
members, as well as the Council
leadership, are appointed by the
Secretary or designee, in consultation
with the White House Office of National
AIDS Policy. All Council members are
classified as special Government
employees (SGEs). The Council
composition may include ex officio
members from relevant HHS
components, as deemed necessary to
accomplish the established mission of
the Council.
Council members are invited to serve
for overlapping terms of up to four
years; terms are contingent upon the
authorized continuation of the Council.
A member can serve after the expiration
of their term until their successor has
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taken office and/or until notified in
writing that their term has ended or
expired, but no longer than 180 days.
Pursuant to advance written
agreement, Council members receive no
stipend for the advisory service they
render as members of PACHA. However,
as authorized by law and in accordance
with Federal travel regulations, PACHA
members receive per diem and
reimbursement for travel expenses
incurred in relation to performing duties
for the Council.
With approval of the Secretary or
designee, subcommittees may be
established to perform specific
functions within the jurisdiction of the
Council. Compositions for the
subcommittee are members of the
Council. The subcommittees make
preliminary recommendations to be
considered by the Council membership.
Nominations
In accordance with the charter,
persons nominated for appointment as
members of the PACHA should be
prominent community leaders or
national leaders who are held in high
esteem from other sectors of society
with particular expertise in, or
knowledge of, matters concerning HIV
and AIDS, public health, global health,
philanthropy, and marketing or
business. 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); (2)
a statement from the nominee, bearing
an original signature, that, if appointed,
he or she is willing to serve as a member
of the Council; (3) 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 (4) a current copy of the
nominee’s curriculum vitae.
Individuals can nominate themselves
for consideration of appointment to the
Council. All nominations must include
the required information. Incomplete
nominations will not be processed for
consideration. The letter from the
nominator and certification of the
nominated individual must bear original
signatures; reproduced copies of these
signatures are not acceptable.
Applications cannot be submitted by
facsimile. The names of Federal
employees should not be nominated for
consideration of appointment to this
Council.
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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 that a
broad representation of geographic
areas, gender, ethnic and minority
groups, and the disabled are given
consideration for membership on HHS
Federal advisory committees.
Appointment to the Council shall be
made without discrimination on the
basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender,
sexual orientation, disability, and
cultural, religious, or socioeconomic
status.
The Standards of Ethical Conduct for
Employees of the Executive Branch are
applicable to individuals who are
appointed as public members of Federal
advisory committees. Individuals
appointed to serve as public members of
Federal advisory committees are
classified as special Government
employees (SGEs). SGEs are
Government employees for purposes of
the conflict of interest laws. Therefore,
individuals appointed to serve as public
members of HHS are subject to an ethics
review. The ethics review is conducted
to determine if the individual has any
interests and/or activities in the private
sector that may conflict with
performance of their official duties as a
member of the Council. Individuals
appointed to serve as public members of
the Council will be required to disclose
information regarding financial
holdings, consultancies, and research
grants and/or contracts.
Dated: August 20, 2009.
Christopher H. Bates,
Director, Office of HIV/AIDS Policy, Interim
Executive Director, Presidential Advisory
Council on HIV/AIDS.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Solicitation of Nomination for
Appointment to the Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome Advisory Committee
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AGENCY: Department of Health and
Human Services, Office of the Secretary,
Office of Public Health and Science.
ACTION: Notice.
42 U.S.C. 217a, section 222
of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act,
as amended. The committee is governed
by the provisions of Public Law 92–463,
as amended (5 U.S.C. App 2), which sets
forth standards for the formation and
use of advisory committees.
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SUMMARY: The Office of Public Health
and Science, Office on Women’s Health,
HHS, is seeking nominations of
qualified candidates to be considered
for appointment as a member of the
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory
Committee (CFSAC). CFSAC provides
science-based advice and
recommendations to the Secretary of
Health and Human Services, through
the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a
broad range of issues and topics
pertaining to chronic fatigue syndrome
(CFS). CFSAC, which was formerly
known as the Chronic Fatigue
Syndrome Coordinating Committee, was
established by the Secretary of Health
and Human Services on September 5,
2002. The appointments of five
Committee members are scheduled to
end on January 3, 2010. Nominations of
qualified candidates are being sought to
fill these scheduled vacancies.
DATES: Nominations for membership on
the Committee must be received no later
than 5 p.m. EDT on September 20, 2009,
at the address listed below.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be
mailed or delivered to Wanda K. Jones,
DrPH, Executive Secretary, Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee;
Office on Women’s Health; Department
of Health and Human Services; 200
Independence Avenue, SW.; Room
712E; Washington, DC, 20201.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Wanda K. Jones, Dr.P.H.; Department of
Health and Human Services; 200
Independence Avenue, SW; Room 712E;
Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690–7650.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFSAC
was established on September 5, 2002.
The Committee was established 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 the
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.
Nominations
The Office on Women’s Health is
requesting nominations to fill five
positions for the CFSAC. The positions
are scheduled to become vacant on
January 3, 2010. The Committee is
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composed of seven scientists with
demonstrated expertise in biomedical
research and four individuals with
demonstrated expertise in health
services, insurance, or voluntary
organizations concerned with the
problems of individuals with CFS. The
vacant positions include all four
categories. To qualify for consideration
of appointment to the Committee, an
individual must possess demonstrated
experience and expertise in the
designated fields or disciplines, 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.
Committee members also are authorized
to receive per diem and reimbursement
for travel expenses incurred for
conducting Committee business.
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
e-mail address of the individual being
nominated; and (3) a current copy of the
nominee’s curriculum vitae. 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 people with
disabilities 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
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership on the Presidential
Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the
Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science.
ACTION: Notice.
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Authority: Executive Order 12963, dated June 14, 1995, as amended by
Executive Order 13009, dated June 14, 1996; and Section 222 of the
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a). The Council is governed by
the provisions of Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App), which
sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees.
SUMMARY: The Office of HIV/AIDS Policy (OHAP), a program office within
the Office of Public Health and Science, Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS), is soliciting nominations of qualified candidates to be
considered for appointment as members to the Presidential Advisory
Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA). The activities of this council are
governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Management
support for the activities of this Council is the responsibility of the
OHAP.
The Council provides advice, information, and recommendations to
the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding programs and
policies to promote effective prevention and cure of HIV disease and
AIDS. The functions of the Council shall be solely advisory in nature.
DATES: All nominations for membership on the Council must be received
no later than September 11, 2009.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed or delivered to:
Christopher Bates, Director, OHAP, Office of Public Health and Science,
Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW.,
Room 443-H, Hubert H. Humphrey Building; Washington, DC 20201.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Melvin Joppy, Program Specialist,
Office of HIV/AIDS Policy, Department of Health and Human Services, 200
Independence Avenue, SW., Room 443-H, Hubert H. Humphrey Building,
Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690-5560; melvin.joppy@hhs.gov.
A copy of the charter which includes the Council's structure and
functions can be obtained by contacting Mr. Joppy or by accessing the
PACHA Web site at https://www.pacha.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Committee Function, Qualifications, and Information Required: The
Council consists of not more than 25 members; one or more members are
selected as Chair, Vice Chair and/or Co-Chairs. Council members are
selected from prominent community leaders with particular expertise in,
or knowledge of, matters concerning HIV/AIDS, public health, global
health, philanthropy, marketing or business, as well as other national
leaders held in high esteem from other sectors of society. Council
members, as well as the Council leadership, are appointed by the
Secretary or designee, in consultation with the White House Office of
National AIDS Policy. All Council members are classified as special
Government employees (SGEs). The Council composition may include ex
officio members from relevant HHS components, as deemed necessary to
accomplish the established mission of the Council.
Council members are invited to serve for overlapping terms of up to
four years; terms are contingent upon the authorized continuation of
the Council. A member can serve after the expiration of their term
until their successor has taken office and/or until notified in writing
that their term has ended or expired, but no longer than 180 days.
Pursuant to advance written agreement, Council members receive no
stipend for the advisory service they render as members of PACHA.
However, as authorized by law and in accordance with Federal travel
regulations, PACHA members receive per diem and reimbursement for
travel expenses incurred in relation to performing duties for the
Council.
With approval of the Secretary or designee, subcommittees may be
established to perform specific functions within the jurisdiction of
the Council. Compositions for the subcommittee are members of the
Council. The subcommittees make preliminary recommendations to be
considered by the Council membership.
Nominations
In accordance with the charter, persons nominated for appointment
as members of the PACHA should be prominent community leaders or
national leaders who are held in high esteem from other sectors of
society with particular expertise in, or knowledge of, matters
concerning HIV and AIDS, public health, global health, philanthropy,
and marketing or business. 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); (2) a
statement from the nominee, bearing an original signature, that, if
appointed, he or she is willing to serve as a member of the Council;
(3) 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 (4) a current copy of the nominee's
curriculum vitae.
Individuals can nominate themselves for consideration of
appointment to the Council. All nominations must include the required
information. Incomplete nominations will not be processed for
consideration. The letter from the nominator and certification of the
nominated individual must bear original signatures; reproduced copies
of these signatures are not acceptable. Applications cannot be
submitted by facsimile. The names of Federal employees should not be
nominated for consideration of appointment to this Council.
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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
that a broad representation of geographic areas, gender, ethnic and
minority groups, and the disabled are given consideration for
membership on HHS Federal advisory committees. Appointment to the
Council shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age, race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural,
religious, or socioeconomic status.
The Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive
Branch are applicable to individuals who are appointed as public
members of Federal advisory committees. Individuals appointed to serve
as public members of Federal advisory committees are classified as
special Government employees (SGEs). SGEs are Government employees for
purposes of the conflict of interest laws. Therefore, individuals
appointed to serve as public members of HHS are subject to an ethics
review. The ethics review is conducted to determine if the individual
has any interests and/or activities in the private sector that may
conflict with performance of their official duties as a member of the
Council. Individuals appointed to serve as public members of the
Council will be required to disclose information regarding financial
holdings, consultancies, and research grants and/or contracts.
Dated: August 20, 2009.
Christopher H. Bates,
Director, Office of HIV/AIDS Policy, Interim Executive Director,
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS.
[FR Doc. E9-20571 Filed 8-25-09; 8:45 am]
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