National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality: Request for Nominations for Public Members, 52249-52250 [E9-24306]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 195 / Friday, October 9, 2009 / Notices DEA, NIDDK, National Institutes of Health, Room 750, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892–5452, (301) 594–8886, edwardsm@extra.niddk.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.847, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Research; 93.848, Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Research; 93.849, Kidney Diseases, Urology and Hematology Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: October 2, 2009. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E9–24363 Filed 10–8–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P Contact Person: Dr. Myrlelne Staten, Senior Advisor, Diabetes, Translation Research, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases, NIDDK, NIH, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892–5460, 301 402–7886. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.847, Diabetes, Endocrinology and Metabolic Research; 93.848, Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Research; 98.849, Kidney Diseases, Urology and Hematology Research, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: October 2, 2009. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E9–24361 Filed 10–8–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institutes of Health National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders; Notice of Closed Meeting National Institutes of Health mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.) notice is hereby given of the following meeting The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The purpose of this meeting is to evaluate requests for preclinical development resources for potential new therapeutics for type 1 diabetes. The outcome of the evaluation will be a decision whether NIDDK should support the request and make available contract resources for development of the potential therapeutic to improve the treatment or prevent the development of type 1 diabetes and its complications. The research proposals and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the proposed research projects, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: Type 1 Diabetes— Rapid Access to Intervention Development Special Emphasis Panel, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. Date: October 28, 2009. Time: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. Agenda: To evaluate requests for preclinical development resources for potential new therapeutics for type 1 diabetes and its complications. Place: 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892. (Telephone Conference Call). VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:05 Oct 08, 2009 Jkt 220001 Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development; Notice of Closed Meeting Pursuant to section 10(d) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given of the following meeting. The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with the provisions set forth in sections 552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., as amended. The grant applications and the discussions could disclose confidential trade secrets or commercial property such as patentable material, and personal information concerning individuals associated with the grant applications, the disclosure of which would constitute a clearly unwarranted invasion of personal privacy. Name of Committee: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Initial Review Group, Biobehavioral and Behavioral Sciences Subcommittee. Date: November 17–18, 2009. Time: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Agenda: To review and evaluate grant applications. Place: Renaissance Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20036. Contact Person: Marita R. Hopmann, PhD, Scientific Review Officer, Division of Scientific Review, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, NIH, 6100 Executive Boulevard, Room 5B01, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435–6911, hopmannm@mail.nih.gov. (Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance Program Nos. 93.864, Population Research; 93.865, Research for Mothers and Children; 93.929, Center for Medical Rehabilitation Research; 93.209, Contraception and PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 52249 Infertility Loan Repayment Program, National Institutes of Health, HHS) Dated: October 2, 2009. Jennifer Spaeth, Director, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. E9–24359 Filed 10–8–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4140–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality: Request for Nominations for Public Members AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS. ACTION: Request for nominations for public members. SUMMARY: Section 931 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), 42 U.S.C. 299c, established a National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality (the Council). The Council is to advise the Secretary of HHS (Secretary) and the Director of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) on matters related to activities of the Agency to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. Seven current members’ terms will expire in November 2009. To fill these positions in accordance with the legislative mandate establishing the Council, we are seeking individuals who are distinguished: (1) In the conduct of research, demonstration projects, and evaluations with respect to health care; (2) in the fields of health care quality research or health care improvement; (3) in the practice of medicine; (4) in other health professions; (5) in representing the private health care sector (including health plans, providers, and purchasers) or administrators of health care delivery systems; (6) in the fields of health care economics, information systems, law, ethics, business, or public policy; and (7) in representing the interests of patients and consumers of health care. Individuals are particularly sought with experience and success in activities specified in the summary above. DATES: Nominations should be received on or before Friday, November 20, 2009. ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Ms. Deborah Queenan, AHRQ, 540 Gaither Road, Room 3238, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Nominations also may be faxed to (301) 427–1341. E:\FR\FM\09OCN1.SGM 09OCN1 52250 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 195 / Friday, October 9, 2009 / Notices FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah Queenan, AHRQ, at (301) 427– 1330. Section 931 of the PHS Act, 42 U.S.C. 299c, provides that the Secretary shall appoint to the National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality twenty-one appropriately qualified individuals. At least seventeen members shall be representatives of the public and at least one member shall be a specialist in the rural aspects of one or more of the professions or fields listed in the above summary. In addition, the Secretary designates, as ex officio members, representatives from other Federal agencies specified in the authorizing legislation, principally agencies that conduct or support health care research, as well as Federal officials the Secretary may consider appropriate. The Council meets in the Washington, DC metropolitan area, generally in Rockville, Maryland, approximately three times a year to provide broad guidance to the Secretary and AHRQ’s Director on the direction of and programs undertaken by AHRQ. Seven individuals will be selected presently by the Secretary to serve on the Council beginning with the meeting in the spring of 2010. Members generally serve 3-year terms. Appointments are staggered to permit an orderly rotation of membership. Interested persons may nominate one or more qualified persons for membership on the Council. Selfnominations are accepted. Nominations shall include: (1) A copy of the ´ ´ nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae; and (2) a statement that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the Council. Selected candidates will be asked to provide detailed information concerning their financial interests, consultant positions and research grants and contracts, to permit evaluation of possible sources of conflict of interest. The Department seeks a broad geographic representation. In addition, AHRQ conducts and supports research concerning priority populations, which include: Low-income groups; minority groups; women; children; the elderly; and individuals with special health care needs, including individuals with disabilities and individuals who need chronic care or end-of-life health care. See 42 U.S.C. 299(c). Nominations of candidates with expertise in health care for these priority populations are encouraged. mstockstill on DSKH9S0YB1PROD with NOTICES SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: VerDate Nov<24>2008 16:05 Oct 08, 2009 Jkt 220001 Dated: October 2, 2009. Carolyn M. Clancy, Director. [FR Doc. E9–24306 Filed 10–8–09; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160–90–M DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS–2009–0133] Homeland Security Information Network Advisory Committee ACTION: Committee Management; Notice of Federal Advisory Committee Meeting. SUMMARY: The Homeland Security Information Network Advisory Committee (HSINAC) will meet from October 19, 2009 to October 21, 2009, in Potomac, MD. This meeting is open to the public during the times listed in this notice. DATES: The HSINAC will meet Monday, October 19, 2009, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, October 21, 2009 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Thursday, October 22, 2009, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Please note that the meeting might close early if the committee has completed its business. The meeting convenes at the Bolger Center, 9600 Newbridge Drive, Potomac, MD 20854–4436. All visitors to Bolger Center must preregister to gain admittance to the building. To register, please contact Gabrielle Gallegos by close of business on October 16, 2009 at (202–357–7624) (202–357–7680 TTY) or HSINAC@DHS.Gov. Seating may be limited and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participation in HSINAC deliberations is limited to committee members and Department of Homeland Security officials. Send written material, comments, questions, and requests to make oral presentations to Gabrielle Gallegos, Department of Homeland Security, by electronic mail to HSINAC@DHS.Gov or by fax to 202–282–8191. Include the docket number, DHS–2009–0133 in the subject line of the message. Regular mail may be sent to Gabrielle Gallegos, Department of Homeland Security, 245 Murray Lane, SW., BLDG 410, Washington, DC 20528–0426. Instructions: All submissions received must include the words ‘‘Department of Homeland Security’’ and DHS–2009– 0133, the docket number for this action. Comments received will be posted without alteration at https:// www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. ADDRESSES: PO 00000 Frm 00077 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Docket: For access to the docket to read background documents or comments received by the Homeland Security Information Network Advisory Committee, go to https:// www.regulations.gov. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Gabrielle Gallegos, 245 Murray Lane, SW., BLDG 410, Washington, DC 20528–0426, HSINAC@DHS.Gov, 202– 357–7624, fax 202–282–8191. Notice of this meeting is delivered in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 5 U.S.C. App. (Pub. L. 92–463). The purpose of the Homeland Security Information Network Advisory Committee is to identify issues and provide independent advice and recommendations for the improvement of the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) to senior leadership of the Department, in particular the Director of Operations Coordination and Planning. The meeting agenda will include discussion about the following topics: Demonstration of the system update, capabilities release timelines and milestones, change control board, future requirements, policy, committee reports, security and controlled unclassified information. Pursuant to 41 CFR 102–3.150(b), this notice was published late as a result of exceptional circumstances. An administrative processing error prevented earlier publication, and the Department determined that it would be impracticable to reschedule the substantive activity scheduled for this meeting. In order to allow the greatest possible public participation, the Department has extended the usual deadlines to register public participants for the conference and to receive public comments. As noted above, that date is October 16, 2009. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Information on Services for Individuals With Disabilities and Language Requirements For information on facilities or services for individuals with disabilities or to request special assistance at the meeting, contact Gabrielle Gallegos as soon as possible. The Federal Relay Service (FedRelay), a Federal Government telecommunications service, enables those who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, deaf/blind, or have speech disabilities equal communication access. All calls are strictly confidential and no records of conversations are maintained. Toll-Free and Toll Access Numbers for Federal Relay are: E:\FR\FM\09OCN1.SGM 09OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 195 (Friday, October 9, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52249-52250]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-24306]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality


National Advisory Council for Healthcare Research and Quality: 
Request for Nominations for Public Members

AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), HHS.

ACTION: Request for nominations for public members.

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SUMMARY: Section 931 of the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act), 42 
U.S.C. 299c, established a National Advisory Council for Healthcare 
Research and Quality (the Council). The Council is to advise the 
Secretary of HHS (Secretary) and the Director of the Agency for 
Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) on matters related to activities 
of the Agency to improve the quality, safety, efficiency, and 
effectiveness of health care for all Americans.
    Seven current members' terms will expire in November 2009. To fill 
these positions in accordance with the legislative mandate establishing 
the Council, we are seeking individuals who are distinguished: (1) In 
the conduct of research, demonstration projects, and evaluations with 
respect to health care; (2) in the fields of health care quality 
research or health care improvement; (3) in the practice of medicine; 
(4) in other health professions; (5) in representing the private health 
care sector (including health plans, providers, and purchasers) or 
administrators of health care delivery systems; (6) in the fields of 
health care economics, information systems, law, ethics, business, or 
public policy; and (7) in representing the interests of patients and 
consumers of health care. Individuals are particularly sought with 
experience and success in activities specified in the summary above.

DATES: Nominations should be received on or before Friday, November 20, 
2009.

ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Ms. Deborah Queenan, AHRQ, 540 
Gaither Road, Room 3238, Rockville, Maryland 20850. Nominations also 
may be faxed to (301) 427-1341.

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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Deborah Queenan, AHRQ, at (301) 
427-1330.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Section 931 of the PHS Act, 42 U.S.C. 299c, 
provides that the Secretary shall appoint to the National Advisory 
Council for Healthcare Research and Quality twenty-one appropriately 
qualified individuals. At least seventeen members shall be 
representatives of the public and at least one member shall be a 
specialist in the rural aspects of one or more of the professions or 
fields listed in the above summary. In addition, the Secretary 
designates, as ex officio members, representatives from other Federal 
agencies specified in the authorizing legislation, principally agencies 
that conduct or support health care research, as well as Federal 
officials the Secretary may consider appropriate. The Council meets in 
the Washington, DC metropolitan area, generally in Rockville, Maryland, 
approximately three times a year to provide broad guidance to the 
Secretary and AHRQ's Director on the direction of and programs 
undertaken by AHRQ.
    Seven individuals will be selected presently by the Secretary to 
serve on the Council beginning with the meeting in the spring of 2010. 
Members generally serve 3-year terms. Appointments are staggered to 
permit an orderly rotation of membership.
    Interested persons may nominate one or more qualified persons for 
membership on the Council. Self-nominations are accepted. Nominations 
shall include: (1) A copy of the nominee's r[eacute]sum[eacute] or 
curriculum vitae; and (2) a statement that the nominee is willing to 
serve as a member of the Council. Selected candidates will be asked to 
provide detailed information concerning their financial interests, 
consultant positions and research grants and contracts, to permit 
evaluation of possible sources of conflict of interest.
    The Department seeks a broad geographic representation. In 
addition, AHRQ conducts and supports research concerning priority 
populations, which include: Low-income groups; minority groups; women; 
children; the elderly; and individuals with special health care needs, 
including individuals with disabilities and individuals who need 
chronic care or end-of-life health care. See 42 U.S.C. 299(c). 
Nominations of candidates with expertise in health care for these 
priority populations are encouraged.

    Dated: October 2, 2009.
Carolyn M. Clancy,
Director.
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