Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), 49771 [2011-20479]

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The ACIP consists of 15 experts in fields associated with immunization, who are selected by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to provide advice and guidance to the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary for Health, and the CDC on the control of vaccine-preventable diseases. The role of the ACIP is to provide advice that will lead to a reduction in the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases in the United States, and an increase in the safe use of vaccines and related biological products. The committee also establishes, reviews, and as appropriate, revises the list of vaccines for administration to children eligible to receive vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program. Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of the committee’s objectives. Nominees will be selected based on expertise in the field of immunization practices; multidisciplinary expertise in public health; expertise in the use of vaccines and immunologic agents in both clinical and preventive medicine; knowledge of vaccine development, evaluation, and vaccine delivery; or knowledge about consumer perspectives and/or social and community aspects of immunization programs. Federal employees will not be considered for membership. Members may be invited to serve for four-year terms. The next cycle of selection of candidates will begin in the Fall of 2011, for selection of potential VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:59 Aug 10, 2011 Jkt 223001 nominees to replace members whose terms will end on June 30, 2012. Selection of members is based on candidates’ qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of ACIP objectives (https://www.cdc.gov/ vaccines/recs/acip ). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policy stipulates that committee membership be balanced in terms of professional training and background, points of view represented, and the committee’s function. Consideration is given to a broad representation of geographic areas within the U.S., with equitable representation of the sexes, ethnic and racial minorities, and persons with disabilities. Nominees must be U.S. citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. Government. Candidates should submit the following items: • Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact information (telephone numbers, fax number, mailing address, e-mail address) • At least one letter of recommendation from person(s) not employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services* The deadline for receipt of all application materials (for consideration for term beginning July 2012) is November 18, 2011. All files must be submitted electronically as email attachments to: Ms. Stephanie Thomas, c/o ACIP Secretariat, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop A–27, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, E-mail: SThomas5@cdc.gov. Nominations may be submitted by the candidate him- or herself, or by the person/organization recommending the candidate. * Candidates may submit letter(s) from current HHS employees if they wish, but at least one letter must be submitted by a person not employed by HHS (e.g., CDC, NIH, FDA etc). The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: August 3, 2011. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2011–20479 Filed 8–10–11; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Initial Review The meeting announced below concerns Special Interest Project (SIP), Systematic Review of Effective Community-based Interventions of Clinical Preventive Services for Older Adults, SIP11–045, initial review. In accordance with Section 10(a)(2) of the Federal Advisory Committee Act (Pub. L. 92–463), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the aforementioned meeting: Time and Date: 12 a.m.–2 p.m., August 31, 2011 (Closed). Place: Teleconference. Status: The meeting will be closed to the public in accordance with provisions set forth in Section 552b(c) (4) and (6), Title 5 U.S.C., and the Determination of the Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, CDC, pursuant to Public Law 92– 463. Matters to be Discussed: The meeting will include the initial review, discussion, and evaluation of ‘‘Systematic Review of Effective Community-based Interventions of Clinical Preventive Services for Older Adults, SIP11–045, initial review.’’ Contact Person for More Information: Robin Hamre, M.P.H., R.D., Scientific Review Officer, Extramural Research Program Office, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway, NE., Mailstop K–92, RWH9@cdc.gov. The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Dated: August 5, 2011. Elizabeth Millington, Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Advisory 
Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting 
nominations for membership on the ACIP. The ACIP consists of 15 experts 
in fields associated with immunization, who are selected by the 
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to 
provide advice and guidance to the Secretary, the Assistant Secretary 
for Health, and the CDC on the control of vaccine-preventable diseases. 
The role of the ACIP is to provide advice that will lead to a reduction 
in the incidence of vaccine preventable diseases in the United States, 
and an increase in the safe use of vaccines and related biological 
products. The committee also establishes, reviews, and as appropriate, 
revises the list of vaccines for administration to children eligible to 
receive vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) Program.
    Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and 
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of the 
committee's objectives. Nominees will be selected based on expertise in 
the field of immunization practices; multi-disciplinary expertise in 
public health; expertise in the use of vaccines and immunologic agents 
in both clinical and preventive medicine; knowledge of vaccine 
development, evaluation, and vaccine delivery; or knowledge about 
consumer perspectives and/or social and community aspects of 
immunization programs. Federal employees will not be considered for 
membership. Members may be invited to serve for four-year terms.
    The next cycle of selection of candidates will begin in the Fall of 
2011, for selection of potential nominees to replace members whose 
terms will end on June 30, 2012. Selection of members is based on 
candidates' qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of ACIP 
objectives (https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/acip ). The U.S. 
Department of Health and Human Services policy stipulates that 
committee membership be balanced in terms of professional training and 
background, points of view represented, and the committee's function. 
Consideration is given to a broad representation of geographic areas 
within the U.S., with equitable representation of the sexes, ethnic and 
racial minorities, and persons with disabilities. Nominees must be U.S. 
citizens, and cannot be full-time employees of the U.S. Government.
    Candidates should submit the following items:

 Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact 
information (telephone numbers, fax number, mailing address, e-mail 
address)
 At least one letter of recommendation from person(s) not 
employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services*

    The deadline for receipt of all application materials (for 
consideration for term beginning July 2012) is November 18, 2011. All 
files must be submitted electronically as email attachments to: Ms. 
Stephanie Thomas, c/o ACIP Secretariat, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop A-27, Atlanta, Georgia 
30333, E-mail: SThomas5@cdc.gov. Nominations may be submitted by the 
candidate him- or herself, or by the person/organization recommending 
the candidate.
    * Candidates may submit letter(s) from current HHS employees if 
they wish, but at least one letter must be submitted by a person not 
employed by HHS (e.g., CDC, NIH, FDA etc).
    The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been 
delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to 
announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for 
both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Agency for 
Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

    Dated: August 3, 2011.
Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2011-20479 Filed 8-10-11; 8:45 am]
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