Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Initial review, 35035-35036 [2013-13738]

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ACTION: Notice. wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES AGENCY: SUMMARY: The Office of the Secretary is accepting application submissions from qualified individuals who wish to be considered for membership on the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB). Six members have membership expiration dates of December 31, 2013; therefore six new voting members will be selected for the Board. Nominees are being accepted in the following categories: Industry, Academia, Healthcare Consumer Organizations, and Organizations Representing Other Appropriate Stakeholders. Please visit the NBSB Web site at www.phe.gov/ nbsb for all application submission information and instructions. The deadline for all application submissions is July 7, 2013, at 11:59 p.m. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: CAPT Charlotte Spires, DVM, MPH, DACVPM, Executive Director and Designated Federal Official, National Biodefense Science Board, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Thomas P. O’Neill Federal Building, Room number 14F18, 200 C St. SW., Washington, DC 20024; Office: 202–260–0627, Email address: charlotte.spires@hhs.gov. VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:13 Jun 10, 2013 Jkt 229001 Pursuant to section 319M of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 247d–7f) and section 222 of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 217a), the Department of Health and Human Services established the National Biodefense Science Board. The Board shall provide expert advice and guidance to the Secretary on scientific, technical, and other matters of special interest to the Department of Health and Human Services regarding current and future chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological agents, whether naturally occurring, accidental, or deliberate. The Board may also provide advice and guidance to the Secretary and/or the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) on other matters related to public health emergency preparedness and response. Description of Duties: The Board shall advise the Secretary and/or ASPR on current and future trends, challenges, and opportunities presented by advances in biological and life sciences, biotechnology, and genetic engineering with respect to threats posed by naturally occurring infectious diseases and chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents. At the request of the Secretary and/or ASPR, the Board shall review and consider any information and findings received from the working groups established under 42 U.S.C. 247d–7f(b). At the request of the Secretary and/or ASPR, the Board shall provide recommendations and findings for expanded, intensified, and coordinated biodefense research and development activities. Additional advisory duties concerning public health emergency preparedness and response may be assigned at the discretion of the Secretary and/or ASPR. Structure: The Board shall consist of 13 voting members, including the Chairperson; additionally, there may be non-voting ex officio members. Pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 247d–7f(a), members and the chairperson shall be appointed by the Secretary from among the Nation’s preeminent scientific, public health and medical experts, as follows: (a) Such federal officials as the Secretary determines are necessary to support the functions of the Board, (b) four individuals from the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and device industries, (c) four academicians, and (d) five other members as determined appropriate by the Secretary and/or ASPR, one of whom must be a practicing health care professional, one of whom must be from an organization representing health care consumers, one of whom must have pediatric subject matter expertise, and one of whom shall be a State, tribal, territorial, or local public health official. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 35035 Additional members for category (d), above, will be selected from among emergency medical responders and organizations representing other appropriate stakeholders. A member of the Board described in (b), (c), and (d) in the above paragraph shall serve for a term of 3 years, except that the Secretary may adjust the terms of the initial Board appointees in order to provide for a staggered term of appointment of all members. Members who are not fulltime or permanent part-time federal employees shall be appointed by the Secretary as Special Government Employees. Dated: June 4, 2013. Nicole Lurie, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. [FR Doc. 2013–13832 Filed 6–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE P 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Preparedness and Response Research to Aid Recovery from Hurricane Sandy, Request for Application (RFA) TP13– 001, 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: Times and Dates: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., July 10, 2013 (Closed); 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m., July 11, 2013 (Closed). Place: Georgian Terrace Hotel, 659 Peachtree Street NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30308. 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 applications received in response to ‘‘Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health Preparedness and Response Research to Aid Recovery from Hurricane Sandy, RFA TP13–001’’. E:\FR\FM\11JNN1.SGM 11JNN1 35036 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 112 / Tuesday, June 11, 2013 / Notices Contact Person For More Information: Shoukat Qari, D.V.M., Ph.D., Scientific Review Officer, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop K72, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone: (770) 488–8808. 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. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2013–13738 Filed 6–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wreier-aviles on DSK5TPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, (BSC, NCIPC) Correction: This notice was published in the Federal Register on May 21, 2013, Volume 78, Number 98, Pages 29754–29755. The meeting location for Thursday, June 13, 2013, has been changed to: Place: CDC, Chamblee Campus, Building 106, Conference Room 1–B, 4770 Buford Highway, NE., Atlanta, Georgia 30345. Contact Person for More Information: Gwendolyn H. Cattledge, Ph.D., M.S.E.H., Deputy Associate Director for Science, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway NE., Mailstop F–63, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Telephone: (770) 488–1430, Email: gxc8@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 Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2013–13736 Filed 6–10–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 15:13 Jun 10, 2013 Jkt 229001 DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the World Trade Center Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (the STAC or the Committee), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services The CDC is soliciting nominations for membership on the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program Scientific/ Technical Advisory Committee (STAC). Title I of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 (Pub. L. 111–347) was enacted on January 2, 2011, amending the Public Health Service Act (PHS Act) by adding Title XXXIII establishing the WTC Health Program within HHS (Title XXXIII of the PHS Act is codified at 42 U.S.C. 300mm to 300mm–61). Section 3302(a) of the PHS Act established the WTC Health Program Scientific/ Technical Advisory Committee (STAC). The STAC is governed by the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (Pub. L. 92–463, 5 U.S.C. App.), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees in the Executive Branch. PHS Act Section 3302(a)(1) establishes that the STAC will: Review scientific and medical evidence and to make recommendations to the [WTC Program] Administrator on additional WTC Program eligibility criteria and on additional WTC-related health conditions. The committee may be consulted for other matters as related to and outlined in the Act at the discretion of the WTC Program Administrator. Agency or Official to Whom the Committee Reports Section 3302(a)(1) instructs the committee to provide advice to the WTC Program Administrator. In accordance with Section 3302(a)(2) of the PHS Act, the WTC Program Administrator will appoint the members of the committee, which must include at least: • 4 occupational physicians, at least two of whom have experience treating WTC rescue and recovery workers; • 1 physician with expertise in pulmonary medicine; • 2 environmental medicine or environmental health specialists; • 2 representatives of WTC responders; • 2 representatives of certifiedeligible WTC survivors; • 1 industrial hygienist; PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 • 1 toxicologist; • 1 epidemiologist; and • 1 mental health professional. At this time the Administrator is seeking nominations for members fulfilling the following categories: • occupational physician; • physician with expertise in pulmonary medicine; • environmental medicine or environmental health specialist; • representative of WTC responders; • representative of certified-eligible WTC survivors; Other members may be appointed at the discretion of the WTC Program Administrator. A STAC member’s term appointment may last 3 years. If a vacancy occurs, the WTC Program Administrator may appoint a new member who represents the same interest as the predecessor. STAC members may be appointed to successive terms. The frequency of committee meetings shall be determined by the WTC Program Administrator based on program needs. Meetings may occur up to four times a year. Members are paid the Special Government Employee rate of $250 per day, and travel costs and per diem are included and based on the Federal Travel Regulations. Any interested person or organization may self-nominate or nominate one or more qualified persons for membership. Nominations must include the following information: • The nominee’s contact information and current occupation or position; • The nominee’s resume or curriculum vitae, including prior or current membership on other National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), CDC, or HHS advisory committees or other relevant organizations, associations, and committees; • The category of membership (occupational, pulmonary or environmental medicine physician, environmental health specialist, representative of responder or survivor beneficiaries) that the candidate is qualified to represent; • A summary of the background, experience, and qualifications that demonstrates the nominee’s suitability for the nominated membership category; • Articles or other documents the nominee has authored that indicate the nominee’s knowledge and experience in relevant subject categories; and • A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is willing to regularly attend and participate in STAC meetings, and has no known conflicts of interest that would preclude membership on the Committee. 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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 112 (Tuesday, June 11, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35035-35036]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-13738]


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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 Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention Public Health Preparedness and Response Research to Aid 
Recovery from Hurricane Sandy, Request for Application (RFA) TP13-001, 
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:
    Times and Dates: 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m., July 10, 2013 (Closed); 8:30 
a.m.-5:00 p.m., July 11, 2013 (Closed).
    Place: Georgian Terrace Hotel, 659 Peachtree Street NE., Atlanta, 
Georgia 30308.
    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 applications received in response 
to ``Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Public Health 
Preparedness and Response Research to Aid Recovery from Hurricane 
Sandy, RFA TP13-001''.

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    Contact Person For More Information: Shoukat Qari, D.V.M., Ph.D., 
Scientific Review Officer, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop K72, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone: (770) 488-8808.
    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.

Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-13738 Filed 6-10-13; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P

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