Request for Nominations of Voting Members on a Public Advisory Committee; National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee, 68675 [2021-26258]

Download as PDF Federal Register / Vol. 86, No. 230 / Friday, December 3, 2021 / Notices 68675 TABLE 2—ESTIMATED ANNUAL THIRD-PARTY DISCLOSURE BURDEN1 Number of respondents 21 CFR section Disclosure under §§ 112.2, 112.6, 112.31, 112.33, and 112.142 ....... 1 There Dated: November 23, 2021. Lauren K. Roth, Associate Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2021–26261 Filed 12–2–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P 3.459 Regarding all nomination questions for membership: James P. Swink, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 5211, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301–796– 6313, James.Swink@fda.hhs.gov. 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General Description of the Committee Duties All nominations for membership should be submitted electronically by logging into the FDA Advisory Nomination Portal at https:// www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ FACTRSPortal/FACTRS/index.cfm or by The National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee advises the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner) or designee on: (1) Developing appropriate quality standards and regulations for mammography facilities; (2) developing appropriate standards and regulations for bodies accrediting mammography facilities under this program; (3) developing regulations with respect to sanctions; (4) developing procedures for monitoring compliance with standards; (5) establishing a mechanism to investigate consumer complaints; (6) reporting new developments concerning breast imaging that should be considered in the oversight of mammography facilities; (7) determining whether there exists a shortage of mammography facilities in rural and health professional shortage areas and determining the effects of personnel on access to the services of such facilities in such areas; (8) determining whether there will exist a sufficient number of medical physicists after October 1, 1999; and (9) determining the costs and benefits of compliance with these requirements. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting nominations for voting members to serve on the National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee in the Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Nominations will be accepted for current and upcoming vacancies effective February 1, 2022, with this notice. 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 February 1, 2022, will be given first consideration for membership on the National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee. Nominations received after February 1, 2022, will be considered for nomination to the committee as later vacancies occur. ADDRESSES: VerDate Sep<11>2014 18:06 Dec 02, 2021 Jkt 256001 PO 00000 Frm 00051 Fmt 4703 Sfmt 9990 II. Criteria for Voting Members The committee consists of a core of 15 members, including the Chair. Members and the Chair are selected by the Commissioner or designee from among physicians, practitioners, and other health professionals, whose clinical practice, research specialization, or professional expertise includes a significant focus on mammography. Almost all non-Federal members of this committee serve as Special Government Employees. Members will be invited to serve for terms of up to 4 years. III. Nomination Procedures Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified persons for membership on the advisory committee. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominations must include a current, complete re´sume´ or curriculum vitae for each nominee, including current business address, telephone number, and email address if available, and a signed copy of the Acknowledgement and Consent form available at the FDA Advisory Nomination Portal (see ADDRESSES). Nominations must 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 conflict 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: November 29, 2021. Lauren K. Roth, Associate Commissioner for Policy. [FR Doc. 2021–26258 Filed 12–2–21; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4164–01–P E:\FR\FM\03DEN1.SGM 03DEN1

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2018-N-0417]


Request for Nominations of Voting Members on a Public Advisory 
Committee; National Mammography Quality Assurance 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 National Mammography 
Quality Assurance Advisory Committee in the Center for Devices and 
Radiological Health. Nominations will be accepted for current and 
upcoming vacancies effective February 1, 2022, with this notice. 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 February 1, 2022, will be 
given first consideration for membership on the National Mammography 
Quality Assurance Advisory Committee. Nominations received after 
February 1, 2022, will be considered for nomination to the committee as 
later vacancies occur.

ADDRESSES: All nominations for membership should be submitted 
electronically by logging into the FDA Advisory Nomination Portal at 
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/FACTRSPortal/FACTRS/index.cfm 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. Information about becoming a member on an 
FDA advisory committee can also be obtained by visiting FDA's website 
at https://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/default.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regarding all nomination questions for 
membership: James P. Swink, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, 
Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Bldg. 66, Rm. 
5211, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301-796-6313, [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for voting 
members to fill upcoming vacancies on the National Mammography Quality 
Assurance Advisory Committee.

I. General Description of the Committee Duties

    The National Mammography Quality Assurance Advisory Committee 
advises the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner) or 
designee on: (1) Developing appropriate quality standards and 
regulations for mammography facilities; (2) developing appropriate 
standards and regulations for bodies accrediting mammography facilities 
under this program; (3) developing regulations with respect to 
sanctions; (4) developing procedures for monitoring compliance with 
standards; (5) establishing a mechanism to investigate consumer 
complaints; (6) reporting new developments concerning breast imaging 
that should be considered in the oversight of mammography facilities; 
(7) determining whether there exists a shortage of mammography 
facilities in rural and health professional shortage areas and 
determining the effects of personnel on access to the services of such 
facilities in such areas; (8) determining whether there will exist a 
sufficient number of medical physicists after October 1, 1999; and (9) 
determining the costs and benefits of compliance with these 
requirements.

II. Criteria for Voting Members

    The committee consists of a core of 15 members, including the 
Chair. Members and the Chair are selected by the Commissioner or 
designee from among physicians, practitioners, and other health 
professionals, whose clinical practice, research specialization, or 
professional expertise includes a significant focus on mammography. 
Almost all non-Federal members of this committee serve as Special 
Government Employees. Members will be invited to serve for terms of up 
to 4 years.

III. Nomination Procedures

    Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified persons 
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, telephone number, and email address if 
available, and a signed copy of the Acknowledgement and Consent form 
available at the FDA Advisory Nomination Portal (see ADDRESSES). 
Nominations must 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 conflict 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: November 29, 2021.
Lauren K. Roth,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2021-26258 Filed 12-2-21; 8:45 am]
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