Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), 78967 [2013-30929]
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Request for Nominations of
Candidates To Serve on the
Interagency Committee on Smoking
and Health, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC),
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS)
The CDC is soliciting nominations for
possible membership on the Interagency
Committee on Smoking and Health
(ICSH), Office on Smoking and Health
(OSH).
The ICSH consists of five experts in
the field related to smoking and health
appointed by the Secretary from
physicians and scientists who represent
private entities involved in informing
the public about the health effects of
smoking. The members are selected by
the Secretary, HHS. The committee
provides advice and guidance to the
Secretary, HHS, and the Director, CDC
regarding (a) coordination of all research
and education programs and other
activities within the Department and
with other Federal, State, local and
private agencies and (b) establishment
and maintenance of liaison with
appropriate private entities, federal
agencies, and State and local public
health agencies with respect to smoking
and health activities.
Nominations are being sought for
individuals who have expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to
the accomplishment of the committee’s
objectives. More information is available
on the ICSH, OSH Web site: https://
www.cdc.gov/tobacco/ICSH/index.htm.
Nominees will be selected based on
expertise in the field of tobacco control
and multi-disciplinary expertise in
public health. Additionally, desirable
qualifications include: (1) Knowledge of
emerging tobacco control policies and
experience in analyzing, evaluating, and
interpreting Federal, State and/or local
health or regulatory policy; or (2)
knowledge of emerging tobacco
products and the evolving environment
of tobacco control and expertise in
developing or contributing to the
development of policies and/or
programs; or (3) familiarity of rapid and
emerging surveillance systems that will
allow for the timely evaluation of
tobacco product regulation and/or the
impact of tobacco control interventions.
Federal employees will not be
considered for membership. Members
may be invited to serve for terms of up
to four years. The U.S. Department of
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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 an
extensive 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,
affiliation, mailing address, telephone
number, email address)
• A letter of recommendation from
person(s) not employed by the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services
• A statement indicating the
nominee’s willingness to serve as a
potential member of the Committee.
Nominations should be submitted
electronically or in writing, and must be
postmarked by January 17, 2014 and
sent to: Ms. Monica Swann, NCCDPHP,
CDC, 395 E Street SW., Room 9167, MS
P06, Washington, DC 20024. (Email
address: zqe0@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
Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Interagency
Committee on Smoking and Health, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The CDC is soliciting nominations for possible membership on the
Interagency Committee on Smoking and Health (ICSH), Office on Smoking
and Health (OSH).
The ICSH consists of five experts in the field related to smoking
and health appointed by the Secretary from physicians and scientists
who represent private entities involved in informing the public about
the health effects of smoking. The members are selected by the
Secretary, HHS. The committee provides advice and guidance to the
Secretary, HHS, and the Director, CDC regarding (a) coordination of all
research and education programs and other activities within the
Department and with other Federal, State, local and private agencies
and (b) establishment and maintenance of liaison with appropriate
private entities, federal agencies, and State and local public health
agencies with respect to smoking and health activities.
Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of the
committee's objectives. More information is available on the ICSH, OSH
Web site: https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/ICSH/index.htm.
Nominees will be selected based on expertise in the field of
tobacco control and multi-disciplinary expertise in public health.
Additionally, desirable qualifications include: (1) Knowledge of
emerging tobacco control policies and experience in analyzing,
evaluating, and interpreting Federal, State and/or local health or
regulatory policy; or (2) knowledge of emerging tobacco products and
the evolving environment of tobacco control and expertise in developing
or contributing to the development of policies and/or programs; or (3)
familiarity of rapid and emerging surveillance systems that will allow
for the timely evaluation of tobacco product regulation and/or the
impact of tobacco control interventions.
Federal employees will not be considered for membership. 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 an extensive 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, affiliation, mailing address, telephone number,
email address)
A letter of recommendation from person(s) not employed by
the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
A statement indicating the nominee's willingness to serve
as a potential member of the Committee.
Nominations should be submitted electronically or in writing, and
must be postmarked by January 17, 2014 and sent to: Ms. Monica Swann,
NCCDPHP, CDC, 395 E Street SW., Room 9167, MS P06, Washington, DC
20024. (Email address: zqe0@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.
[FR Doc. 2013-30929 Filed 12-26-13; 8:45 am]
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