Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages Notice for Request for Nominations, 57972-57973 [2010-23717]

Agencies

• DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
• Health Resources and Services Administration

[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 184 (Thursday, September 23, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 57972-57973]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-23717]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages 
Notice for Request for Nominations

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is 
requesting nominations to fill ten upcoming vacancies on the Advisory 
Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages (ACICBL).
    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 294f, section 757 of the Public Health Service 
(PHS) Act, as amended by the Affordable Care Act. The ACICBL is 
governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law (Pub. L.) 
92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth standards 
for the formation and use of advisory committees.

DATES: The Agency must receive nominations on or before October 30, 
2010.

ADDRESSES: All nominations are to be submitted either by mail to Joan 
Weiss, PhD, RN, CRNP, Designated Federal Official, ACICBL, Division of 
Public Health and Interdisciplinary Education, Bureau of Health 
Professions (BHPr), Health Resources and Services Administration 
(HRSA), Parklawn Building, Room 9-36, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 
20857 or e-mail to CAPT Norma J. Hatot at nhatot@hrsa.gov.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, contact 
CAPT Norma J. Hatot, Senior Program Officer, Division of Public Health 
and Interdisciplinary Education, BHPr, by e-mail at nhatot@hrsa.gov or 
telephone at (301) 443-2681. A copy of the current committee 
membership, charter and reports can be obtained by accessing the ACICBL 
Web site at https://bhpr.hrsa.gov/interdisciplinary/ACICBL.htm.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the authorities that established the 
ACICBL and the Federal Advisory Committee

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Act, HRSA is requesting nominations for ten committee members. The 
ACICBL provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary of Health 
and Human Services (Secretary) concerning policy, program development 
and other matters of significance related to interdisciplinary, 
community-based training grant programs authorized under sections 750-
759, Title VII, Part D of the PHS Act, as amended. The ACICBL prepares 
an annual report describing its activities conducted during the fiscal 
year, including findings and recommendations made to enhance these 
Title VII programs. This annual report is submitted to the Secretary 
and ranking members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor 
and Pensions, and the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. In addition, the ACICBL: (1) Develops, publishes, and 
implements performance measures for programs under this part; (2) 
Develops and publishes guidelines for longitudinal evaluations (as 
described in section 761 (d)(2) of the PHS Act) for programs under this 
part; and (3) Recommends appropriation levels for programs under this 
part.
    The Department of Health and Human Services is requesting a total 
of ten nominations for members of the ACICBL who are health 
professionals from schools of the following types: (1) Accredited 
schools of medicine or osteopathic medicine or schools of nursing that 
provide interdisciplinary education with a focus on underserved areas; 
(2) Accredited schools of medicine or schools of osteopathic medicine 
that engage in interdisciplinary geriatric training; (3) Accredited 
schools that provide interdisciplinary, training in allied health, 
podiatric medicine (in preventive and primary care) or chiropractic 
medicine; and (4) Accredited schools that provide interdisciplinary, 
community based training in graduate clinical psychology, clinical 
social work, professional counseling, or marriage and family therapy.
    HRSA has a special interest in the legislative requirements of 
having a fair balance among the health professionals, a balance between 
and members from urban and rural areas, a broad geographic distribution 
of members, and the adequate representation of women and minorities. 
HRSA encourages nominations of qualified candidates from these groups 
as well as individuals with disabilities.
    To allow the Secretary to choose from a highly qualified list of 
potential candidates, more than one nomination is requested per open 
position. Interested persons may nominate one or more qualified persons 
for membership. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominations must be 
typewritten. The following information should be included in the 
package of materials submitted for each individual being nominated: (1) 
A letter of nomination that clearly states the name and affiliation of 
the nominee, the basis for the nomination (i.e., specific attributes 
that qualify the nominee for service in this capacity), a statement 
that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the ACICBL and 
appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude this 
Committee membership. Potential candidates will be asked to provide 
detailed information concerning such matters as financial holdings, 
consultancies, research grants, and/or contracts to permit an 
evaluation of possible sources of conflicts of interest; and (2) the 
nominator's name, address, and daytime telephone number; the home/or 
work address, and telephone number; and e-mail address of the 
individual being nominated. HRSA prefers inclusion of a current copy of 
the nominee's curriculum vitae and a statement of interest from the 
nominee to support experience working with Title VII interdisciplinary, 
community-based training grant programs; expertise in the field; and 
personal desire in participating on a National Advisory Committee.
    Members will receive a stipend for each official meeting day of the 
Committee, as well as per diem and travel expenses as authorized by 
section 5 U.S.C. 5703 for persons employed intermittently in Government 
service.
    Appointments shall be made without discrimination on the basis of 
age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural, religious, or 
socioeconomic status. Qualified candidates will be invited to serve a 
3-year term.

    Dated: September 15, 2010.
Sahira Rafiullah,
Director, Division of Policy and Information Coordination.
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