Request for Nominations for Voting Members on a Public Advisory Committee; Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee, 64505-64506 [2013-25541]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 209 / Tuesday, October 29, 2013 / Notices 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. 2013–25428 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Board of Scientific Counselors, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, (BSC, NCIPC) mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES 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 following meeting of the aforementioned committee: Time and Date: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Eastern Time, November 15, 2013. Place: Teleconference. Status: The meeting is open to the public; the toll free dial in number is 1–877–937– 9818 and the passcode is 7551384. 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Contact Person for More Information: Gwendolyn H. Cattledge, Ph.D., M.S.E.H., Designated Federal Official, NCIPC, CDC, 4770 Buford Highway NE., Mailstop F–63, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Telephone: (770) 488–1430. 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. 2013–25427 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration [Docket No. FDA–2013–N–0001] Request for Nominations for Voting Members on a Public Advisory Committee; Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting nominations for voting members to serve on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee, Office of Science, Center for Tobacco Products. FDA seeks to include the views of women and men, members of all racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with and without disabilities on its advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations of appropriately qualified candidates from these groups. DATES: Nominations received on or before December 30, 2013, will be given first consideration for membership on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee. Nominations received after December 30, 2013, will be considered for nomination to the committee as later vacancies occur. ADDRESSES: All nominations for membership should be sent electronically to cv@oc.fda.gov or by SUMMARY: PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 64505 mail to Advisory Committee Oversight and Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 32, Rm. 5103, Silver Spring, MD 20993–0002. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regarding all nomination questions for membership, the primary contact is: Caryn Cohen, Office of Science, Center for Tobacco Products, Food and Drug Administration, 9200 Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 1–877–287–1373 (choose Option 5), FAX: 240–276–3655, email: TPSAC@fda.hhs.gov. Information about becoming a member on an FDA advisory committee can also be obtained by visiting FDA’s Web site by using the following link: https://www.fda.gov/Advisory Committees/default.htm. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for voting members on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a separate document announcing the Request for Nominations for Nonvoting Industry Representatives on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee. I. General Description of the Committee Duties The Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee advises the Commissioner or designee in discharging responsibilities as they relate to the regulation of tobacco products. The Committee reviews and evaluates safety, dependence, and health issues relating to tobacco products and provides appropriate advice, information, and recommendations to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs. II. Criteria for Voting Members The Committee shall consist of 12 members including the Chair. Members and the Chair are selected by the Commissioner or designee from among individuals knowledgeable in the fields of medicine, medical ethics, science, or technology involving the manufacture, evaluation, or use of tobacco products. Members will be invited to serve for overlapping terms of up to 4 years. Almost all non-Federal members of this committee serve as Special Government Employees. The Committee shall include nine technically qualified voting members, selected by the Commissioner or designee. The nine voting members shall be physicians, dentists, scientists, or health care professionals practicing in the area of oncology, pulmonology, cardiology, E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1 64506 Federal Register / Vol. 78, No. 209 / Tuesday, October 29, 2013 / Notices toxicology, pharmacology, addiction, or any other relevant specialty. In addition to the voting members, the committee shall include three nonvoting members who are identified with industry interests. These members shall include one representative of the tobacco manufacturing industry, one representative of the interests of tobacco growers, and one representative of the interests of the small business tobacco manufacturing industry. III. Nomination Procedures Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified individuals for membership on the advisory committee. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominations must include a current, ´ ´ complete resume or curriculum vitae for each nominee, including current business address and/or home address, telephone number, and email address if available. Nominations must also specify the advisory committee for which the nominee is recommended. Nominations must also acknowledge that the nominee is aware of the nomination unless self-nominated. FDA will ask potential candidates to provide detailed information concerning such matters related to financial holdings, employment, and research grants and/or contracts to permit evaluation of possible sources of conflicts of interest. This notice is issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2) and 21 CFR part 14, relating to advisory committees. Dated: October 21, 2013. Jill Hartzler Warner, Acting Associate Commissioner for Special Medical Programs. meeting will start on November 21, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. and will end on November 22, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public. Dated: October 23, 2013. David Clary, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. Dated: October 24, 2013. Carolyn A. Baum, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. [FR Doc. 2013–25468 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2013–25553 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BILLING CODE 4140–01–P National Institutes of Health DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering; Amended Notice of Meeting Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Special Emphasis Panel, October 11, 2013, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., National Institutes of Health, Two Democracy Plaza, Suite 959, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892, which was published in the Federal Register on July 26, 2013, 78 FR 45254. The meeting notice is amended to change the date from October 22, 2013, to November 19–20, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The location remains the same. The meeting is closed to the public. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES [FR Doc. 2013–25494 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] [FR Doc. 2013–25470 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES BILLING CODE 4140–01–P National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health Center for Scientific Review; Amended Notice of Meeting mstockstill on DSK4VPTVN1PROD with NOTICES Dated: October 23, 2013. David Clary, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. Dated: October 23, 2013. David Clary, Program Analyst, Office of Federal Advisory Committee Policy. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the Transplantation, Tolerance, and Tumor Immunology Study Section, October 3, 2013, 8:30 a.m. to October 4, 2013, 12:00 p.m., Renaissance Washington DC, Dupont Circle, 1143 New Hampshire Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20037 which was published in the Federal Register on September 9, 2013, 78 FR 174 pgs. 55086–55087. The meeting will be held at the Washington Plaza Hotel, 10 Thomas Circle NW., Washington, DC 20005. The Jkt 232001 Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the Tumor Cell Biology Study Section, October 16, 2013, 08:00 a.m. to October 17, 2013, 05:00 p.m., Hotel Kabuki, 1625 Post Street, San Francisco, CA 94115 which was published in the Federal Register on September 17, 2013, 78 FR 57169. The meeting will be held at the National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892. The meeting will start on November 16, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. and end on November 17, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public. BILLING CODE 4140–01–P National Institutes of Health BILLING CODE 4160–01–P 18:15 Oct 28, 2013 Center for Scientific Review; Amended Notice of Meeting National Institutes of Health [FR Doc. 2013–25541 Filed 10–28–13; 8:45 am] VerDate Mar<15>2010 BILLING CODE 4140–01–P National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering; Amended Notice of Meeting Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Special Emphasis Panel, October 22, 2013, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., National Institutes of Health, Two Democracy Plaza, Suite 951, 6707 Democracy Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20892, which was published in the Federal Register on September 10, 2013, 78 FR 55268. The meeting notice is amended to change the date from October 22, 2013, to December 11, 2013. The time and location remains the same. The meeting is closed to the public. PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Center for Scientific Review; Amended Notice of Meeting Notice is hereby given of a change in the meeting of the Center for Scientific Review Special Emphasis Panel, October 11, 2013, 08:00 a.m. to October 11, 2013, 05:00 p.m., Doubletree Hotel Washington, 1515 Rhode Island Ave. NW., Washington, DC 20005 which was published in the Federal Register on September 11, 2013, 78 FR Pgs. 55752– 55753. The meeting will be held at National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Dr., Bethesda, MD 20892. The meeting will start on November 15, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. and end on November 15, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. The meeting is closed to the public. E:\FR\FM\29OCN1.SGM 29OCN1

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[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 209 (Tuesday, October 29, 2013)]
[Notices]
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[FR Doc No: 2013-25541]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2013-N-0001]


Request for Nominations for Voting Members on a Public Advisory 
Committee; Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting 
nominations for voting members to serve on the Tobacco Products 
Scientific Advisory Committee, Office of Science, Center for Tobacco 
Products.
    FDA seeks to include the views of women and men, members of all 
racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with and without disabilities 
on its advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations of 
appropriately qualified candidates from these groups.

DATES: Nominations received on or before December 30, 2013, will be 
given first consideration for membership on the Tobacco Products 
Scientific Advisory Committee. Nominations received after December 30, 
2013, will be considered for nomination to the committee as later 
vacancies occur.

ADDRESSES: All nominations for membership should be sent electronically 
to cv@oc.fda.gov or by mail to Advisory Committee Oversight and 
Management Staff, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire 
Ave., Bldg. 32, Rm. 5103, Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regarding all nomination questions for 
membership, the primary contact is: Caryn Cohen, Office of Science, 
Center for Tobacco Products, Food and Drug Administration, 9200 
Corporate Blvd., Rockville, MD 20850, 1-877-287-1373 (choose Option 5), 
FAX: 240-276-3655, email: TPSAC@fda.hhs.gov.
    Information about becoming a member on an FDA advisory committee 
can also be obtained by visiting FDA's Web site by using the following 
link: https://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/default.htm.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for voting 
members on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee. 
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a 
separate document announcing the Request for Nominations for Nonvoting 
Industry Representatives on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory 
Committee.

I. General Description of the Committee Duties

    The Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee advises the 
Commissioner or designee in discharging responsibilities as they relate 
to the regulation of tobacco products. The Committee reviews and 
evaluates safety, dependence, and health issues relating to tobacco 
products and provides appropriate advice, information, and 
recommendations to the Commissioner of Food and Drugs.

II. Criteria for Voting Members

    The Committee shall consist of 12 members including the Chair. 
Members and the Chair are selected by the Commissioner or designee from 
among individuals knowledgeable in the fields of medicine, medical 
ethics, science, or technology involving the manufacture, evaluation, 
or use of tobacco products. Members will be invited to serve for 
overlapping terms of up to 4 years. Almost all non-Federal members of 
this committee serve as Special Government Employees. The Committee 
shall include nine technically qualified voting members, selected by 
the Commissioner or designee. The nine voting members shall be 
physicians, dentists, scientists, or health care professionals 
practicing in the area of oncology, pulmonology, cardiology,

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toxicology, pharmacology, addiction, or any other relevant specialty.
    In addition to the voting members, the committee shall include 
three nonvoting members who are identified with industry interests. 
These members shall include one representative of the tobacco 
manufacturing industry, one representative of the interests of tobacco 
growers, and one representative of the interests of the small business 
tobacco manufacturing industry.

III. Nomination Procedures

    Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified 
individuals for membership on the advisory committee. Self-nominations 
are also accepted. Nominations must include a current, complete 
r[eacute]sum[eacute] or curriculum vitae for each nominee, including 
current business address and/or home address, telephone number, and 
email address if available. Nominations must also specify the advisory 
committee for which the nominee is recommended. Nominations must also 
acknowledge that the nominee is aware of the nomination unless self-
nominated. FDA will ask potential candidates to provide detailed 
information concerning such matters related to financial holdings, 
employment, and research grants and/or contracts to permit evaluation 
of possible sources of conflicts of interest.
    This notice is issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 
U.S.C. app. 2) and 21 CFR part 14, relating to advisory committees.

    Dated: October 21, 2013.
Jill Hartzler Warner,
Acting Associate Commissioner for Special Medical Programs.
[FR Doc. 2013-25541 Filed 10-28-13; 8:45 am]
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