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, 35036-35037 [2013-13739]
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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;
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• 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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STAC members will be selected upon
the basis of their relevant experience
and competence in their respective
categorical fields. The information
received through this nomination
process, in addition to other relevant
sources of information, will assist the
WTC Program Administrator in
appointing members to serve on the
STAC. In selecting members, the WTC
Program Administrator will consider
individuals nominated in response to
this Federal Register notice as well as
other qualified individuals.
The CDC is committed to bringing
greater diversity of thought, perspective
and experience to its advisory
committees. Nominees from all races,
genders, ages, and persons living with
disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Nominees must be U.S. citizens.
Candidates invited to serve will be
asked to submit the ‘‘Confidential
Financial Disclosure Report,’’ OGE
Form 450. This form is used by CDC to
determine whether there is a financial
conflict between that person’s private
interests and activities and their public
responsibilities as a Special Government
Employee as well as any appearance of
a loss of impartiality, as defined by
Federal regulation. The form may be
viewed and downloaded at https://
www.oge.gov/Forms-Library/OGE-Form450—Confidential-Financial-DisclosureReport/. This form should not be
submitted as part of a nomination.
Submissions must be electronic or by
mail. Submissions should reference
docket #229–A. Electronic submissions:
You may electronically submit
nominations, including attachments, to
nioshdocket@cdc.gov. Attachments in
Microsoft Word are preferred. Regular,
Express, or Overnight Mail: Written
nominations may be submitted (one
original and two copies) to the following
address only: NIOSH Docket 229–A c/o
Zaida Burgos, Committee Management
Specialist, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health, Center
for Disease Control and Prevention,
1600 Clifton Road, NE., M/S E–20,
Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone and
facsimile submissions cannot be
accepted. For further information
contact: Paul Middendorf, Senior Health
Scientist, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE., MS: E–
20, Atlanta, GA 30239; telephone
(404)498–2500 (this is not a toll-free
number); email pmiddendorf@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
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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.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC)
Request for Nominations of
Candidates To Serve on the Board of
Scientific Counselors, Office of the
Public Health Preparedness and
Response, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, Department of Health
and Human Services
The CDC is soliciting nominations for
possible membership on the Board of
Scientific Counselors, Office of Public
Health Preparedness and Response
(BSC, OPHPR).
CDC provides technical assistance
and resources to state and local public
health agencies to support their efforts
to build prepared and resilient
communities. CDC provides subjectmatter expertise and assistance for
domestic and global surveillance,
laboratory, occupational health and
epidemiology functions, and health
threats including anthrax, smallpox,
influenza and other infectious diseases,
food-borne illness, and radiation, among
others. OPHPR leads the agency’s
preparedness and response activities by
providing strategic direction, support,
and coordination for activities across
CDC as well as with local, state, tribal,
national, territorial, and international
public health partners.
The BSC (https://www.cdc.gov/phpr/
science/counselors.htm) provides
advice and guidance to the Secretary of
the Department of Health and Human
Services, the Director, CDC, and the
Director, OPHPR, concerning strategies
and goals for the programs within
OPHPR’s divisions; conducts peerreview of scientific programs; and
monitors the overall strategic direction
and focus of the divisions. The BSC,
OPHPR may perform second-level peer
review of applications for grants-in-aid
for research and research training
activities, cooperative agreements, and
research contract proposals relating to
the broad areas within the office.
Nominations are being sought for
individuals who have expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to
the accomplishments of the OPHPR’s
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objectives (https://www.cdc.gov/phpr/).
Nominees will be selected based upon
expertise in fields relevant to the issues
addressed by divisions within the
coordinating office, including
emergency preparedness and response;
medicine, epidemiology, laboratory
science, informatics, behavioral science,
social science, engineering, business,
and crisis leadership. Whenever
possible, nominees should be
acknowledged experts in their fields
whose credibility is beyond question.
All nominees should have demonstrated
skills in critical evaluation of data and
communication skills necessary to
promote efficient and effective
deliberations.
Federal employees will not be
considered for membership. Members
may be invited to serve up to four-year
terms. 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 board’s function. Consideration
is given to a broad representation of
geographic areas within the U.S., with
equitable representation of gender,
ethnic and racial minorities, and
persons with disabilities. Nominees
must be U.S. citizens.
The following information must be
submitted for each candidate: Name,
affiliation, address, telephone number,
and current curriculum vitae. Email
addresses are requested if available.
Nominations should be sent by
November 15, 2013 to: CDR Christye
Brown, BSC Coordinator, Office of
Science and Public Health Practice,
Office of Preparedness and Emergency
Response, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, via email to
ophpr.bsc.questions@cdc.gov.
Telephone and facsimile submissions
cannot be accepted.
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.
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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 certified-eligible WTC survivors;
1 industrial hygienist;
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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STAC members will be selected upon the basis of their relevant
experience and competence in their respective categorical fields. The
information received through this nomination process, in addition to
other relevant sources of information, will assist the WTC Program
Administrator in appointing members to serve on the STAC. In selecting
members, the WTC Program Administrator will consider individuals
nominated in response to this Federal Register notice as well as other
qualified individuals.
The CDC is committed to bringing greater diversity of thought,
perspective and experience to its advisory committees. Nominees from
all races, genders, ages, and persons living with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. Nominees must be U.S. citizens.
Candidates invited to serve will be asked to submit the
``Confidential Financial Disclosure Report,'' OGE Form 450. This form
is used by CDC to determine whether there is a financial conflict
between that person's private interests and activities and their public
responsibilities as a Special Government Employee as well as any
appearance of a loss of impartiality, as defined by Federal regulation.
The form may be viewed and downloaded at https://www.oge.gov/Forms-
Library/OGE-Form-450--Confidential-Financial-Disclosure-Report/. This
form should not be submitted as part of a nomination.
Submissions must be electronic or by mail. Submissions should
reference docket 229-A. Electronic submissions: You may
electronically submit nominations, including attachments, to
nioshdocket@cdc.gov. Attachments in Microsoft Word are preferred.
Regular, Express, or Overnight Mail: Written nominations may be
submitted (one original and two copies) to the following address only:
NIOSH Docket 229-A c/o Zaida Burgos, Committee Management Specialist,
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Center for
Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., M/S E-20,
Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone and facsimile submissions cannot be
accepted. For further information contact: Paul Middendorf, Senior
Health Scientist, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE., MS: E-20, Atlanta, GA 30239;
telephone (404)498-2500 (this is not a toll-free number); email
pmiddendorf@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.
Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-13739 Filed 6-10-13; 8:45 am]
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