Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Board of Scientific Counselors (BSC), National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), 53710 [2014-21567]
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Times And Dates: 8:00 a.m.—5:00 p.m.,
October 15, 2014 (Closed). 8:00 a.m.—5:00
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Telephone: 703–684–5900, Fax: 703–684–
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Purpose: The Safety and Occupational
Health Study Section will review, discuss,
and evaluate grant application(s) received in
response to the Institute’s standard grants
review and funding cycles pertaining to
research issues in occupational safety and
health, and allied areas.
It is the intent of NIOSH to support broadbased research endeavors in keeping with the
Institute’s program goals. This will lead to
improved understanding and appreciation for
the magnitude of the aggregate health burden
associated with occupational injuries and
illnesses, as well as to support more focused
research projects, which will lead to
improvements in the delivery of occupational
safety and health services, and the
prevention of work-related injury and illness.
It is anticipated that research funded will
promote these program goals.
Matters for Dicussion: The meeting will
convene to address matters related to the
conduct of Study Section business and for
the study section to consider safety and
occupational health-related grant
applications.
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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, Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention, pursuant to Section 10(d)
Public Law 92–463.
Agenda items are subject to change as
priorities dictate.
Contact person for more information: Price
Connor, Ph.D., NIOSH Health Scientist, CDC,
2400 Executive Parkway, Mailstop E–20,
Atlanta, Georgia 30345, Telephone: (404)
498–2511, Fax: (404) 498–2571.
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Request for Nominations of
Candidates To Serve on the Board of
Scientific Counselors (BSC), National
Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health (NIOSH)
The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention CDC is soliciting
nominations for possible membership
on the Board of Scientific Counselors,
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (BSC, NIOSH).
The BSC, NIOSH consists of 15
experts in fields related to occupational
safety and health. The members are
selected by the Secretary of the U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS). The board advises the
NIOSH Director on occupational safety
and health research and prevention
programs. The board also provides
advice on standards of scientific
excellence, current needs in the field of
occupational safety and health, and the
applicability and dissemination of
research findings. This advice may take
the form of reports or verbal
communications to the NIOSH Director
during BSC meetings.
Nominations are being sought for
individuals who have expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to
the accomplishment of the board’s
mission. More information is available
on the NIOSH BSC Web site: https://
www.cdc.gov/niosh/BSC/default.html
Nominees will be selected based on
expertise in the field occupational safety
and health, such as occupational
medicine, occupational nursing,
industrial hygiene, occupational safety
and health engineering, toxicology,
chemistry, safety and health education,
ergonomics, epidemiology, biostatistics,
and psychology. Federal employees will
not be considered for membership.
Members may be invited to serve for
terms of up to four years. Selected
nominees would begin service on the
NIOSH BSC in January 2016.
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.
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employees of the U.S. Government, or
federally registered lobbyists.
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 stating
the qualifications of the candidate.
• A statement indicating the
nominee’s willingness to serve as a
potential member of the BSC, NIOSH.
Nomination materials must be
postmarked by December 15, 2014, and
sent to: John Decker, NIOSH, CDC, 1600
Clifton Road NE., Mailstop E–20,
Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (404)
498–2500.
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.
Claudette Grant,
Acting 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 Board of
Scientific Counselors (BSC), National Institute for Occupational Safety
and Health (NIOSH)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC is soliciting
nominations for possible membership on the Board of Scientific
Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BSC,
NIOSH).
The BSC, NIOSH consists of 15 experts in fields related to
occupational safety and health. The members are selected by the
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
The board advises the NIOSH Director on occupational safety and health
research and prevention programs. The board also provides advice on
standards of scientific excellence, current needs in the field of
occupational safety and health, and the applicability and dissemination
of research findings. This advice may take the form of reports or
verbal communications to the NIOSH Director during BSC meetings.
Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of the
board's mission. More information is available on the NIOSH BSC Web
site: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/BSC/default.html
Nominees will be selected based on expertise in the field
occupational safety and health, such as occupational medicine,
occupational nursing, industrial hygiene, occupational safety and
health engineering, toxicology, chemistry, safety and health education,
ergonomics, epidemiology, biostatistics, and psychology. Federal
employees will not be considered for membership. Members may be invited
to serve for terms of up to four years. Selected nominees would begin
service on the NIOSH BSC in January 2016.
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, or federally registered lobbyists.
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 stating the qualifications of
the candidate.
A statement indicating the nominee's willingness to serve
as a potential member of the BSC, NIOSH.
Nomination materials must be postmarked by December 15, 2014, and
sent to: John Decker, NIOSH, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road NE., Mailstop E-20,
Atlanta, Georgia 30333, telephone (404) 498-2500.
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.
Claudette Grant,
Acting Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.
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