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Jeffrey M. Zirger,
Lead, Information Collection Review Office,
Office of Scientific Integrity, Office of Science,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention
Solicitation of Nominations for
Appointment to the World Trade
Center Health Program Scientific/
Technical Advisory Committee (STAC)
ACTION:
Notice.
The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC) is seeking
nominations for membership on the
WTCHP STAC. The Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention (CDC), in
accordance with provisions of the James
Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation
Act of 2010, (42 U.S.C. 300mm–1(a)(2)),
is seeking nominations for membership
on the World Trade Center (WTC)
Health Program STAC. The STAC
consists of 17 members including
experts in fields associated with
occupational medicine, pulmonary
medicine, environmental medicine or
environmental health, industrial
hygiene, epidemiology, toxicology,
mental health, and representatives of
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WTC responders, as well as
representatives of certified-eligible WTC
survivors. The STAC reviews scientific
and medical evidence and makes
recommendations to the Administrator
of the WTC Health Program on
additional Program eligibility criteria
and additional WTC-related health
conditions, reviews and evaluates
policies and procedures used to
determine whether sufficient evidence
exists to support adding a health
condition to the list of WTC-Related
Health Conditions, makes
recommendations regarding individuals
to conduct independent peer reviews of
the scientific and technical evidence
underlying a final rule adding a
condition to the List of WTC-Related
Health Conditions, and provides
consultation on research regarding
certain health conditions related to the
September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.
Nominations are being sought for
individuals who have expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to
accomplishing the committee’s
objectives. The Administrator of the
WTC Health Program is seeking
nominations for members fulfilling the
following categories:
• Occupational physician who has
experience treating WTC rescue and
recovery workers;
• Mental health professional;
• Industrial hygienist;
• Representative of WTC responders;
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• Representative of certified-eligible
WTC survivors;
• Physician with expertise in
pulmonary medicine.
Members may be invited to serve for
four-year terms. Selection of members is
based on candidates’ qualifications to
contribute to the accomplishment of
STAC objectives. More information on
the committee is available at https://
www.cdc.gov/wtc/stac.html.
DATES: Nominations for membership on
the STAC must be received no later than
June 28, 2019. Packages received after
this time will not be considered for the
current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be
mailed to NIOSH Docket 229–H, c/o Mia
Wallace, Committee Management
Specialist, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention,
1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS: E–20, Atlanta,
Georgia 30329, or emailed
(recommended) to nioshdocket@
cdc.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Tania Carreo´n-Valencia, Designated
Federal Officer, WTC Health Program
Associate Director for Science, 1600
Clifton Rd. NE, MS: R–12, Atlanta, GA
30329; telephone (513) 841–4515; email
TCarreonValencia@cdc.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: U.S.
Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) policy stipulates that
committee membership be balanced in
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terms of points of view represented, and
the committee’s function. Appointments
shall be made without discrimination
on the basis of age, race, ethnicity,
gender, sexual orientation, gender
identity, HIV status, disability, and
cultural, religious, or socioeconomic
status. Nominees must be U.S. citizens.
Current participation on federal
workgroups or prior experience serving
on a federal advisory committee does
not disqualify a candidate; however,
HHS policy is to avoid excessive
individual service on advisory
committees and multiple committee
memberships. Committee members are
Special Government Employees,
requiring the filing of financial
disclosure reports at the beginning of
and annually during their terms. NIOSH
identifies potential candidates and
provides a slate of nominees for
consideration to the Director of CDC for
STAC membership each year; CDC
reviews the proposed slate of
candidates, and provides a slate of
nominees for consideration to the
Secretary of HHS for final selection.
HHS notifies selected candidates of
their appointment near the start of the
term in October, or as soon as the HHS
selection process is completed. Note
that the need for different expertise
varies from year to year and a candidate
who is not selected in one year may be
reconsidered in a subsequent year.
Candidates should submit the
following items:
D Current curriculum vitae, including
complete contact information
(telephone numbers, mailing address,
email address);
D The category of membership
(environmental medicine or
environmental health specialist,
occupational physician, pulmonary
physician, representative of WTC
responders, representative of certifiedeligible WTC survivors, industrial
hygienist, toxicologist, epidemiologist,
or mental health professional) that the
candidate is qualified to represent;
D A summary of the background,
experience, and qualifications that
demonstrates the candidate’s suitability
for the nominated membership category;
and
D At least one letter of
recommendation from a person(s) not
employed by HHS. (Candidates may
submit letter(s) from current HHS
employees if they wish, but at least one
letter must be submitted by a person not
employed by an HHS agency (e.g., CDC,
NIH, FDA, etc.).
Nominations may be submitted by the
candidate him- or herself, or by the
person/organization recommending the
candidate.
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The Chief Operating Officer, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, 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.
Sherri A. Berger,
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
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In accordance with the Paperwork
Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
has submitted the information
collection request titled Evaluation of
the third decade of the National
Occupational Research Agenda (NORA)
Council Effectiveness to the Office of
Management and Budget (OMB) for
review and approval. CDC previously
published a ‘‘Proposed Data Collection
Submitted for Public Comment and
Recommendations’’ notice on April 19,
2018 to obtain comments from the
public and affected agencies. CDC did
not receive comments related to the
previous notice. This notice serves to
allow an additional 30 days for public
and affected agency comments.
CDC will accept all comments for this
proposed information collection project.
The Office of Management and Budget
is particularly interested in comments
that:
(a) Evaluate whether the proposed
collection of information is necessary
for the proper performance of the
functions of the agency, including
whether the information will have
practical utility;
(b) Evaluate the accuracy of the
agencies estimate of the burden of the
proposed collection of information,
including the validity of the
methodology and assumptions used;
(c) Enhance the quality, utility, and
clarity of the information to be
collected;
(d) Minimize the burden of the
collection of information on those who
are to respond, including, through the
use of appropriate automated,
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electronic, mechanical, or other
technological collection techniques or
other forms of information technology,
e.g., permitting electronic submission of
responses; and
(e) Assess information collection
costs.
To request additional information on
the proposed project or to obtain a copy
of the information collection plan and
instruments, call (404) 639–7570 or
send an email to omb@cdc.gov. Direct
written comments and/or suggestions
regarding the items contained in this
notice to the Attention: CDC Desk
Officer, Office of Management and
Budget, 725 17th Street NW,
Washington, DC 20503 or by fax to (202)
395–5806. Provide written comments
within 30 days of notice publication.
Proposed Project
Evaluation of the Third Decade of the
National Occupational Research Agenda
(NORA) Council Effectiveness—New—
National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Background and Brief Description
The National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health
(NIOSH) is responsible for conducting
research and making recommendations
to prevent worker injury and illness, as
authorized in Section 20(a)(1) of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act (29
U.S.C. 669). In 1995–1996, NIOSH saw
an opportunity to enhance its ability to
accomplish its mission through
partnerships that involved a broad
national stakeholder base in
occupational safety and health. With
stakeholder input, NIOSH developed
and launched a partnership program
titled the National Occupational
Research Agenda (NORA) in 1996.
Participation in NORA includes
stakeholders from universities, large and
small businesses, professional societies,
government agencies, and worker
organizations. NORA runs in ten-year
cycles, with the first decade running
1996–2006, the second 2006–2016, and
the third 2016–2026.
The structure of NORA has evolved
over time, and now, in the third decade,
it is organized into ten industry sectors
based on major areas of the U.S.
economy, and seven health and safety
cross-sectors organized according to the
major health and safety issues affecting
the U.S. working population. The work
of the sectors and cross-sectors is
managed through a partnership
structure of councils. Each of the 17
councils develops and maintains an
agenda for the decade for its sector. The
sector agendas become part of the
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the World Trade
Center Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (STAC)
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is
seeking nominations for membership on the WTCHP STAC. The Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in accordance with provisions of
the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010, (42 U.S.C.
300mm-1(a)(2)), is seeking nominations for membership on the World
Trade Center (WTC) Health Program STAC. The STAC consists of 17 members
including experts in fields associated with occupational medicine,
pulmonary medicine, environmental medicine or environmental health,
industrial hygiene, epidemiology, toxicology, mental health, and
representatives of WTC responders, as well as representatives of
certified-eligible WTC survivors. The STAC reviews scientific and
medical evidence and makes recommendations to the Administrator of the
WTC Health Program on additional Program eligibility criteria and
additional WTC-related health conditions, reviews and evaluates
policies and procedures used to determine whether sufficient evidence
exists to support adding a health condition to the list of WTC-Related
Health Conditions, makes recommendations regarding individuals to
conduct independent peer reviews of the scientific and technical
evidence underlying a final rule adding a condition to the List of WTC-
Related Health Conditions, and provides consultation on research
regarding certain health conditions related to the September 11, 2001
terrorist attacks.
Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to accomplishing the committee's
objectives. The Administrator of the WTC Health Program is seeking
nominations for members fulfilling the following categories:
Occupational physician who has experience treating WTC
rescue and recovery workers;
Mental health professional;
Industrial hygienist;
Representative of WTC responders; and
Representative of certified-eligible WTC survivors;
Physician with expertise in pulmonary medicine.
Members may be invited to serve for four-year terms. Selection of
members is based on candidates' qualifications to contribute to the
accomplishment of STAC objectives. More information on the committee is
available at https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/stac.html.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the STAC must be received no later
than June 28, 2019. Packages received after this time will not be
considered for the current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to NIOSH Docket 229-H, c/o
Mia Wallace, Committee Management Specialist, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS: E-20, Atlanta, Georgia 30329, or
emailed (recommended) to [email protected].
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tania Carre[oacute]n-Valencia,
Designated Federal Officer, WTC Health Program Associate Director for
Science, 1600 Clifton Rd. NE, MS: R-12, Atlanta, GA 30329; telephone
(513) 841-4515; email [email protected].
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
(HHS) policy stipulates that committee membership be balanced in
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terms of points of view represented, and the committee's function.
Appointments shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age,
race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV
status, disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status.
Nominees must be U.S. citizens. Current participation on federal
workgroups or prior experience serving on a federal advisory committee
does not disqualify a candidate; however, HHS policy is to avoid
excessive individual service on advisory committees and multiple
committee memberships. Committee members are Special Government
Employees, requiring the filing of financial disclosure reports at the
beginning of and annually during their terms. NIOSH identifies
potential candidates and provides a slate of nominees for consideration
to the Director of CDC for STAC membership each year; CDC reviews the
proposed slate of candidates, and provides a slate of nominees for
consideration to the Secretary of HHS for final selection. HHS notifies
selected candidates of their appointment near the start of the term in
October, or as soon as the HHS selection process is completed. Note
that the need for different expertise varies from year to year and a
candidate who is not selected in one year may be reconsidered in a
subsequent year.
Candidates should submit the following items:
[ssquf] Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact
information (telephone numbers, mailing address, email address);
[ssquf] The category of membership (environmental medicine or
environmental health specialist, occupational physician, pulmonary
physician, representative of WTC responders, representative of
certified-eligible WTC survivors, industrial hygienist, toxicologist,
epidemiologist, or mental health professional) that the candidate is
qualified to represent;
[ssquf] A summary of the background, experience, and qualifications
that demonstrates the candidate's suitability for the nominated
membership category; and
[ssquf] At least one letter of recommendation from a person(s) not
employed by HHS. (Candidates may submit letter(s) from current HHS
employees if they wish, but at least one letter must be submitted by a
person not employed by an HHS agency (e.g., CDC, NIH, FDA, etc.).
Nominations may be submitted by the candidate him- or herself, or
by the person/organization recommending the candidate.
The Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 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.
Sherri A. Berger,
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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