Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC), Office of Infectious Diseases (OID), 40744-40745 [2013-16182]

Download as PDF 40744 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 130 / Monday, July 8, 2013 / Notices emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES Control and Prevention (CDC), announces the following meeting of the aforementioned committee: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Time and Date: 1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., August 5, 2013. Place: Web Conference, Audio Bridge Number (USA Toll Free): 866–660–7262, Passcode: 7173682, Web Link: https:// www.livemeeting.com/cc/cdc/join, Meeting ID: S2M23S. Status: Open to the public limited only by the conference lines available. Public participants should pre-register for the meeting as described below in ‘‘Additional Information for Public Participants’’. Purpose: This Board is charged with providing advice and guidance to the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Assistant Secretary for Health (ASH), the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Director, Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response (OPHPR), concerning strategies and goals for the programs and research within OPHPR, monitoring the overall strategic direction and focus of the OPHPR Divisions and Offices, and administration and oversight of peer review of OPHPR scientific programs. For additional information about the Board, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/phpr/ science/counselors.htm. Matters To Be Discussed: Agenda items for this meeting include: (1) A presentation on assessing the cost of preparedness; (2) an update on measuring operational readiness. Agenda items are subject to change as priorities dictate. Additional Information For Public Participants: Members of the public that wish to participate in this meeting should preregister by submitting the following information by email, facsimile, or phone (see Contact Person For More Information) no later than 12:00 noon (EDT) on Friday, July 26, 2013: • Full Name • Organizational Affiliation • Phone Number or Email Address Contact Person for More Information: Marquita Black, Office of Science and Public Health Practice Executive Assistant, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop D–44, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone: (404) 639–7325; Facsimile: (404) 639–7977; Email: OPHPR.BSC.Questions@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. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Disease, Disability, and Injury Prevention and Control Special Emphasis Panel (SEP): Initial Review Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC), Office of Infectious Diseases (OID) 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 Applications (RFA) TP13– 001 (republished on www.Grants.gov on June 28, 2013), 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: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting nominations for possible membership on the BSC, OID. This board consists of 17 experts in fields related to infectious diseases who are selected by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The board advises the HHS Secretary; the CDC Director; the OID Director; and the Directors of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), and the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) concerning strategies, goals, and priorities for the programs and research within the national centers, and monitors the overall strategic direction and focus of OID and the national centers. Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of the board’s mission. Nominees will be selected by the HHS Secretary or designee from authorities knowledgeable in the fields of infectious diseases and related disciplines, including epidemiology, microbiology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, immunology, public health, entomology, clinical medicine, and veterinary medicine, as well as from the general public. Members may be invited to serve for terms of up to four years. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policy stipulates that committee membership shall be balanced in terms of professional training and background, points of view represented, and the committee’s function. In addition to a broad range of expertise, consideration is given to a broad representation of geographic areas within the U.S., with diverse representation of both genders, 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 (name, Times and Dates: 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., July 25, 2013 (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 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’’, republished on Grants.gov on June 28, 2013. 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. 2013–16185 Filed 7–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P Elaine L. Baker, Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2013–16183 Filed 7–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jul 05, 2013 Jkt 229001 PO 00000 Frm 00057 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 E:\FR\FM\08JYN1.SGM 08JYN1 40745 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 130 / Monday, July 8, 2013 / Notices affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, email address) • A letter of recommendation stating the qualifications of the candidate. Nomination materials must be postmarked by July 31, 2013, and sent to: Kim Distel, Office of Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop D10, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (404) 639–2100. 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. 2013–16182 Filed 7–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Title: ADP & Services Conditions for FFP for ACF. OMB No.: 0970–0417. Description: The Advance Planning Document (APD) process, established in the rules at 45 CFR part 95, subpart F, is the procedure by which States request and obtain approval for Federal financial participation in their cost of acquiring Automatic Data Processing (ADP) equipment and services. State agencies that submit APD requests provide the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with the following information necessary to determine the States’ needs to acquire the requested ADP equipment and/or services: (1) A statement of need; (2) A requirements analysis and feasibility study; (3) A procurement plan (4) A proposed activity schedule; and, (5) A proposed budget. HHS’ determination of a State Agency’s need to acquire requested ADP equipment or services is authorized at sections 402(a)(5), 452(a)(1), 1902(a)(4) and 1102 of the Social Security Act. Respondents: States. ANNUAL BURDEN ESTIMATES Number of respondents Instrument emcdonald on DSK67QTVN1PROD with NOTICES RFP and Contract ........................................................................................ Emergency Funding Request ...................................................................... Biennial Reports .......................................................................................... Advance Planning Document ...................................................................... Operational Advance Planning Document .................................................. Estimated Total Annual Burden Hours: 5,862. Additional Information: Copies of the proposed collection may be obtained by writing to the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation, 370 L’Enfant Promenade SW., Washington, DC 20447, Attn: ACF Reports Clearance Officer. All requests should be identified by the title of the information collection. Email address: infocollection@acf.hhs.gov. OMB Comment: OMB is required to make a decision concerning the collection of information between 30 and 60 days after publication of this document in the Federal Register. Therefore, a comment is best assured of having its full effect if OMB receives it within 30 days of publication. Written comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent directly to the following: Office of VerDate Mar<15>2010 16:27 Jul 05, 2013 Jkt 229001 54 5 26 34 20 Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project, Fax: 202–395–7285, Email: OIRA_SUBMISSION@OMB.EOP.GOV, Attn: Desk Officer for the Administration for Children and Families. Robert Sargis, Reports Clearance Officer. [FR Doc. 2013–16192 Filed 7–5–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4184–01–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Administration for Children and Families Submission for OMB Review; Comment Request Title: TANF Quarterly Financial Report, ACF–196. OMB No.: 0970–0247. PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Number of responses per respondent 1.5 .1 1 1.2 1 Average burden hours per response 4 2 1.50 120 30 Total burden hours 324 1 39 4,896 600 Description: This information collection is authorized under Section 411(a)(3) of the Social Security Act. This request is for renewal of approval to use the Administration for Children and Families’ (ACF) 196 form for periodic financial reporting under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. States participating in the TANF program are required by statute to report financial data on a quarterly basis. This form meets the legal standard and provides essential data on the use of Federal funds. Failure to collect the data would seriously compromise ACF’s ability to monitor program expenditures, estimate funding needs, and to prepare budget submissions required by Congress. Financial reporting under the TANF program is governed by 45 CFR Part 265. This renewal restores columns for reporting Emergency Contingency Fund Grant expenditures. Respondents: TANF Agencies. E:\FR\FM\08JYN1.SGM 08JYN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 130 (Monday, July 8, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 40744-40745]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16182]


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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 Board of 
Scientific Counselors (BSC), Office of Infectious Diseases (OID)

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting 
nominations for possible membership on the BSC, OID. This board 
consists of 17 experts in fields related to infectious diseases who are 
selected by the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human 
Services (HHS). The board advises the HHS Secretary; the CDC Director; 
the OID Director; and the Directors of the National Center for 
Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), the National Center for 
Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), and the National 
Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP) 
concerning strategies, goals, and priorities for the programs and 
research within the national centers, and monitors the overall 
strategic direction and focus of OID and the national centers.
    Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and 
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of the 
board's mission. Nominees will be selected by the HHS Secretary or 
designee from authorities knowledgeable in the fields of infectious 
diseases and related disciplines, including epidemiology, microbiology, 
bacteriology, virology, parasitology, mycology, immunology, public 
health, entomology, clinical medicine, and veterinary medicine, as well 
as from the general public. Members may be invited to serve for terms 
of up to four years.
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services policy stipulates 
that committee membership shall be balanced in terms of professional 
training and background, points of view represented, and the 
committee's function. In addition to a broad range of expertise, 
consideration is given to a broad representation of geographic areas 
within the U.S., with diverse representation of both genders, 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 (name,

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affiliation, mailing address, telephone number, email address)
     A letter of recommendation stating the qualifications of 
the candidate.
    Nomination materials must be postmarked by July 31, 2013, and sent 
to: Kim Distel, Office of Infectious Diseases, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., Mailstop D10, Atlanta, 
Georgia 30333, telephone (404) 639-2100.
    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. 2013-16182 Filed 7-5-13; 8:45 am]
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