Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment as Members of the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF), 23355-23357 [2020-08804]

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AGENCY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soliciting nominations for appointment of individuals qualified to serve as new members of the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF). New CPSTF members will serve a five-year term starting in 2021 or 2022. For efficiency and to reduce the burden on the public, the CPSTF nomination process seeks to fill vacancies anticipated for both calendar years 2021 and 2022. DATES: Nomination packages must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. EDT, on Friday, June 26, 2020. Late nomination packages will not be considered. ADDRESSES: Nomination packages should be submitted electronically to cpstf@cdc.gov or by U.S. mail to the address provided below in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sophia Minor, Community Guide Office, Office of the Associate Director for Policy and Strategy, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS V25–5, Atlanta, Georgia 30329. Phone (404) 498–3971, email: cpstf@cdc.gov. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The submission process, qualification requirements, selection process, and the SUMMARY: 11 See Sfmt 4703 23355 E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 16 CFR 1.26(b)(5). 27APN1 23356 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 81 / Monday, April 27, 2020 / Notices time commitment of CPSTF members are described below. lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES Submission of Nomination Packages Nomination packages should include: (1) The nominee’s current curriculum vitae; (2) A brief biographic sketch (less than 200 words) of the nominee; (3) The nominee’s contact information, including mailing address, email address, and telephone number; and (4) A brief explanation of how the nominee meets the qualification requirements and how he/she would contribute to the CPSTF. The information provided should also attest to the nominee’s willingness to serve as a member of the CPSTF and identify which year the nominee would be available to start (i.e., calendar year 2021, 2022, or either). After an initial review, CDC will ask persons under serious consideration for CPSTF membership to provide detailed information that will permit evaluation of possible significant conflicts of interest. To obtain diverse perspectives, CDC encourages nominations of persons of all races, genders, ages, and persons living with disabilities. Interested individuals may self-nominate. Organizations and individuals may nominate one or more persons qualified for membership on the CPSTF. Federal employees are not eligible to be CPSTF members. Individuals nominated prior to this round, who continue to have interest in serving on the CPSTF, may be re-nominated; a new nomination package must be submitted in accordance with the requirements in this notice. Qualification Requirements To qualify as a member of the CPSTF and support its mission, a nominee must, at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, experience, and national leadership in the following areas: • The critical evaluation of research or policy, or in the methods of evidence review; and • Research, evaluation, or implementation of community or health system-based programs, policies, or services to improve population health. Strongest consideration will be given to individuals with expertise and experience: • That are applied, with practical applications for public health action; • That address broad public health considerations, or extends beyond one or two highly defined areas; and • In state or local health departments. In the current nomination period, the strongest consideration will also be VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:32 Apr 24, 2020 Jkt 250001 given to people with expertise and experience in one or more of the following: Social determinants of health or health equity, mental health, substance use, maternal and child health, adolescent health, older adults/ aging, digital health interventions, public health nursing, and state-of-theart systematic review methods. Nominators should highlight the relevant information in the nomination materials for candidates with experience and expertise in any of these areas. All nominated individuals will be considered for CPSTF membership. Applicants must have no substantial conflicts of interest, whether financial, professional, or intellectual, that would impair the scientific integrity of the work of the CPSTF and must be willing to complete regular conflict of interest disclosures. Applicants must have the ability to work collaboratively with a team of diverse professionals who support the mission of the CPSTF. Applicants must have adequate time to contribute substantively to the work products of the CPSTF. Nominee Selection Appointments to the CPSTF will be made based on qualifications as outlined above (see Qualification Requirements) and the current expertise needs of the CPSTF. Background of the CPSTF The CPSTF was established in 1996 by HHS to identify population health interventions that are scientifically proven to save lives, increase lifespans, and improve quality of life. The CPSTF produces recommendations (and identifies evidence gaps) to help inform the decision making of federal, state, and local health departments, other government agencies, communities, healthcare providers and organizations, employers, schools and research organizations. The CPSTF (https:// www.thecommunityguide.org/about/ task-force-members.html), is an independent, nonpartisan, non-Federal, unpaid panel of public health and prevention experts that is statutorily mandated to provide evidence-based findings and recommendations about community preventive services, programs, and policies to improve health (Public Health Service Act § 399U(a), 42 U.S.C. 280g–10(a)). Its members represent a broad range of research, practice, and policy expertise in community preventive services, public health, health promotion, and disease prevention. The CPSTF members are appointed by the CDC PO 00000 Frm 00032 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Director and serve five-year terms, with extensions possible in order to maintain a full scope of expertise, complete specific work, and ensure consistency of CPSTF methods and recommendations. CDC provides ‘‘ongoing administrative, research, and technical support for the operations of the CPSTF’’ as directed by the Public Health Service Act § 399U(c) (42 U.S.C. 280g–10(c)). The CPSTF bases its recommendations on rigorous, replicable systematic reviews of the scientific literature, which: • Evaluate the strength and limitations of published scientific studies about community-based health promotion and disease prevention programs, services, and policies; • Assess whether the programs, services, and policies are effective in promoting health and preventing disease, injury, and disability; • Examine the applicability of these programs, services, and policies to varied populations and settings; and • Conduct economic analyses of recommended interventions when applicable. These systematic reviews are conducted, with CPSTF oversight, by scientists and subject matter experts from the CDC in collaboration with a wide range of government, academic, policy, and practice-based partners. CPSTF findings and recommendations and the systematic reviews on which they are based are available at https:// www.thecommunityguide.org/ index.html. Time Commitment The CPSTF generally conducts three, two-day meetings each year that are open to the public. In addition, a significant portion of the CPSTF’s work occurs between meetings during conference calls and via email discussions. Member duties include overseeing the process of prioritizing CPSTF work, participating in the development and refinement of systematic review methods, serving as members of individual review teams, and issuing recommendations and findings to help inform the decisionmaking process about policy, practice, research, and research funding in a wide range of U.S. settings. Members help raise awareness about CPSTF findings and recommendations and the resources available through the website. The estimated workload for CPSTF members is approximately 170 hours a year in addition to the three two-day meetings. The members are all volunteers and do not receive any compensation beyond support for travel to in-person meetings. E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM 27APN1 23357 Federal Register / Vol. 85, No. 81 / Monday, April 27, 2020 / Notices Dated: April 21, 2020. Sandra Cashman, Executive Secretary, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. [FR Doc. 2020–08804 Filed 4–24–20; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4163–18–P DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [30Day-20–1181] Agency Forms Undergoing Paperwork Reduction Act Review In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has submitted the information collection request titled Airline and Traveler Information Collection: Domestic Manifests and the Passenger Locator Form (42 CFR parts 70 and 71) 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 November 4, 2019 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, 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. Comments and recommendations for the proposed information collection should be sent within 30 days of publication of this notice to www.reginfo.gov/public/ do/PRAMain. Find this particular information collection by selecting ‘‘Currently under 30-day Review—Open for Public Comments’’ or by using the search function. 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 Airline and Traveler Information Collection: Domestic Manifests and the Passenger Locator Form (OMB Control No. 0920–1181, Exp. 05/31/2020)— Revision—Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ), National Center for Emerging Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Background and Brief Description Stopping a communicable disease outbreak—whether it is naturally occurring or intentionally caused— requires the use of the most rapid and effective public health tools available. Basic public health practices, such as collaborating with airlines in the identification and notification of potentially exposed contacts, are critical tools in the fight against the introduction, transmission, and spread of communicable diseases in the United States. The collection of timely, accurate, and complete contact information enables Quarantine Public Health Officers in CDC’s Division of Global Migration and Quarantine (DGMQ) to notify state and local health departments in order for them to make contact with individuals who may have been exposed to a contagious person during travel and identify appropriate next steps. In order to collect this contact information, aka a manifest, CDC is seeking approval for domestic airline and traveler information orders under current authorities in 42 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 70.10. This activity is already current practice. CDC also requests continued approval to use the Passenger Locator Form (PLF) for the collection of traveler information from individuals on domestic flights and international flights under 42 CFR 70.10 and 42 CFR 71.20, respectively. The PLF, a formed developed by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in concert with its international member states and other aviation organizations, is used when there is a confirmation or strong suspicion that an individual(s) aboard a flight is infected with or exposed to a communicable disease that is a threat to co-travelers, and CDC is made aware of the individual(s) prior to arrival in the United States. This prior awareness can provide CDC with an opportunity to collect traveler contact information directly from the traveler prior to departure from the arrival airport. CDC estimates that for each set of airline and traveler information ordered, airlines require approximately six hours to review the order, search their records, and send those records to CDC. CDC anticipates that travelers will need approximately five minutes to complete the PLF. There is no cost to respondents other than their time perform these actions. For manifest information, CDC does not have a specified format for these submissions, only that it is one acceptable to both CDC and the respondent. The total number of hours requested as part of this 225,734. lotter on DSKBCFDHB2PROD with NOTICES ESTIMATED ANNUALIZED BURDEN HOURS Form name Airline Medical Officer or Equivalent/Computer and Information Systems Manager. Airline Medical Officer or Equivalent/Computer and Information Systems Manager. Domestic TB Manifest Template or Informal Manifest Request. Domestic Non-TB Manifest Template or Informal Manifest Request. VerDate Sep<11>2014 17:32 Apr 24, 2020 Jkt 250001 PO 00000 Frm 00033 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 4703 Number of responses per respondent Number of respondents Type of respondent E:\FR\FM\27APN1.SGM Average burden per response (in hours) 2 1 360/60 98 1 360/60 27APN1

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[Federal Register Volume 85, Number 81 (Monday, April 27, 2020)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment as Members of the 
Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF)

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) within 
the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is soliciting 
nominations for appointment of individuals qualified to serve as new 
members of the Community Preventive Services Task Force (CPSTF). New 
CPSTF members will serve a five-year term starting in 2021 or 2022. For 
efficiency and to reduce the burden on the public, the CPSTF nomination 
process seeks to fill vacancies anticipated for both calendar years 
2021 and 2022.

DATES: Nomination packages must be received on or before 5:00 p.m. EDT, 
on Friday, June 26, 2020. Late nomination packages will not be 
considered.

ADDRESSES: Nomination packages should be submitted electronically to 
[email protected] or by U.S. mail to the address provided below in FOR 
FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Sophia Minor, Community Guide Office, 
Office of the Associate Director for Policy and Strategy, Centers for 
Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, MS V25-5, 
Atlanta, Georgia 30329. Phone (404) 498-3971, email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:  The submission process, qualification 
requirements, selection process, and the

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time commitment of CPSTF members are described below.

Submission of Nomination Packages

    Nomination packages should include:
    (1) The nominee's current curriculum vitae;
    (2) A brief biographic sketch (less than 200 words) of the nominee;
    (3) The nominee's contact information, including mailing address, 
email address, and telephone number; and
    (4) A brief explanation of how the nominee meets the qualification 
requirements and how he/she would contribute to the CPSTF. The 
information provided should also attest to the nominee's willingness to 
serve as a member of the CPSTF and identify which year the nominee 
would be available to start (i.e., calendar year 2021, 2022, or 
either).
    After an initial review, CDC will ask persons under serious 
consideration for CPSTF membership to provide detailed information that 
will permit evaluation of possible significant conflicts of interest.
    To obtain diverse perspectives, CDC encourages nominations of 
persons of all races, genders, ages, and persons living with 
disabilities. Interested individuals may self-nominate. Organizations 
and individuals may nominate one or more persons qualified for 
membership on the CPSTF. Federal employees are not eligible to be CPSTF 
members. Individuals nominated prior to this round, who continue to 
have interest in serving on the CPSTF, may be re-nominated; a new 
nomination package must be submitted in accordance with the 
requirements in this notice.

Qualification Requirements

    To qualify as a member of the CPSTF and support its mission, a 
nominee must, at a minimum, demonstrate knowledge, experience, and 
national leadership in the following areas:
     The critical evaluation of research or policy, or in the 
methods of evidence review; and
     Research, evaluation, or implementation of community or 
health system-based programs, policies, or services to improve 
population health.
    Strongest consideration will be given to individuals with expertise 
and experience:
     That are applied, with practical applications for public 
health action;
     That address broad public health considerations, or 
extends beyond one or two highly defined areas; and
     In state or local health departments.
    In the current nomination period, the strongest consideration will 
also be given to people with expertise and experience in one or more of 
the following: Social determinants of health or health equity, mental 
health, substance use, maternal and child health, adolescent health, 
older adults/aging, digital health interventions, public health 
nursing, and state-of-the-art systematic review methods.
    Nominators should highlight the relevant information in the 
nomination materials for candidates with experience and expertise in 
any of these areas.
    All nominated individuals will be considered for CPSTF membership.
    Applicants must have no substantial conflicts of interest, whether 
financial, professional, or intellectual, that would impair the 
scientific integrity of the work of the CPSTF and must be willing to 
complete regular conflict of interest disclosures.
    Applicants must have the ability to work collaboratively with a 
team of diverse professionals who support the mission of the CPSTF. 
Applicants must have adequate time to contribute substantively to the 
work products of the CPSTF.

Nominee Selection

    Appointments to the CPSTF will be made based on qualifications as 
outlined above (see Qualification Requirements) and the current 
expertise needs of the CPSTF.

Background of the CPSTF

    The CPSTF was established in 1996 by HHS to identify population 
health interventions that are scientifically proven to save lives, 
increase lifespans, and improve quality of life. The CPSTF produces 
recommendations (and identifies evidence gaps) to help inform the 
decision making of federal, state, and local health departments, other 
government agencies, communities, healthcare providers and 
organizations, employers, schools and research organizations.
    The CPSTF (https://www.thecommunityguide.org/about/task-force-members.html), is an independent, nonpartisan, non-Federal, unpaid 
panel of public health and prevention experts that is statutorily 
mandated to provide evidence-based findings and recommendations about 
community preventive services, programs, and policies to improve health 
(Public Health Service Act Sec.  399U(a), 42 U.S.C. 280g-10(a)). Its 
members represent a broad range of research, practice, and policy 
expertise in community preventive services, public health, health 
promotion, and disease prevention. The CPSTF members are appointed by 
the CDC Director and serve five-year terms, with extensions possible in 
order to maintain a full scope of expertise, complete specific work, 
and ensure consistency of CPSTF methods and recommendations. CDC 
provides ``ongoing administrative, research, and technical support for 
the operations of the CPSTF'' as directed by the Public Health Service 
Act Sec.  399U(c) (42 U.S.C. 280g-10(c)).
    The CPSTF bases its recommendations on rigorous, replicable 
systematic reviews of the scientific literature, which:
     Evaluate the strength and limitations of published 
scientific studies about community-based health promotion and disease 
prevention programs, services, and policies;
     Assess whether the programs, services, and policies are 
effective in promoting health and preventing disease, injury, and 
disability;
     Examine the applicability of these programs, services, and 
policies to varied populations and settings; and
     Conduct economic analyses of recommended interventions 
when applicable.
    These systematic reviews are conducted, with CPSTF oversight, by 
scientists and subject matter experts from the CDC in collaboration 
with a wide range of government, academic, policy, and practice-based 
partners. CPSTF findings and recommendations and the systematic reviews 
on which they are based are available at https://www.thecommunityguide.org/.

Time Commitment

    The CPSTF generally conducts three, two-day meetings each year that 
are open to the public. In addition, a significant portion of the 
CPSTF's work occurs between meetings during conference calls and via 
email discussions. Member duties include overseeing the process of 
prioritizing CPSTF work, participating in the development and 
refinement of systematic review methods, serving as members of 
individual review teams, and issuing recommendations and findings to 
help inform the decision-making process about policy, practice, 
research, and research funding in a wide range of U.S. settings. 
Members help raise awareness about CPSTF findings and recommendations 
and the resources available through the website. The estimated workload 
for CPSTF members is approximately 170 hours a year in addition to the 
three two-day meetings. The members are all volunteers and do not 
receive any compensation beyond support for travel to in-person 
meetings.


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    Dated: April 21, 2020.
Sandra Cashman,
Executive Secretary, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2020-08804 Filed 4-24-20; 8:45 am]
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