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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY
[FRL–11778–01–ORD]
Request for Nominations of Experts to
the EPA Office of Research and
Development’s Human Studies Review
Board Advisory Committee
Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
AGENCY:
The U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations from a diverse range of
qualified candidates with expertise in
the areas of toxicology, bioethics, and
statistics to be considered for
appointment to its Human Studies
Review Board (HSRB) Federal advisory
committee. Submission of nominations
will be made via the HSRB website at:
https://www.epa.gov/osa/humanstudies-review-board.
DATES: Nominations should be
submitted by March 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations
by completing the nomination form
provided on the HSRB website at
https://www.epa.gov/osa/humanstudies-review-board.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any
member of the public needing
additional information regarding this
Notice and Request for Nominations
may contact Mr. Tom Tracy, Office of
Science Advisor, Policy and
Engagement, Office of Research and
Development, Mail Code B343–01, 109
T.W. Alexander Drive, Research
Triangle Park, NC 27711; via phone/
voice mail at: (919) 541–4334; or via
email at: tracy.tom@epa.gov. General
information concerning the HSRB can
be found at the following website:
https://www.epa.gov/osa/humanstudies-review-board.
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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On February 6, 2006, the Agency
published a final rule for the protection
of human subjects in research (71 FR
6138) that called for creating a new,
independent human studies review
board (i.e., HSRB). The HSRB is a
Federal advisory committee operating in
accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. 10
(Pub. L. 92–463). The HSRB provides
advice, information, and
recommendations to EPA on issues
related to scientific and ethical aspects
of human subjects research. The major
objectives of the HSRB are to provide
advice and recommendations on: (1)
research proposals and protocols that
include human subjects; and (2) reports
of completed research with human
subjects. Typically, the HSRB reviews
protocols and completed studies
involving pesticide studies, such as
worker exposure studies with
agricultural handlers applying
pesticides in field conditions; janitorial
maintenance personnel applying
antimicrobial pesticides in commercial
settings; and field efficacy studies for
skin applied insect repellent products.
The HSRB reports to the EPA
Administrator through EPA’s Human
Subjects Research Review Official
(HSRRO). General information
concerning the HSRB, including its
charter, current membership, and
activities can be found on the EPA
website at https://www.epa.gov/osa/
human-studies-review-board.
HSRB Membership
HSRB members serve as special
government employees or regular
government employees. Members are
appointed by the EPA Administrator for
either two or three year terms with the
possibility of reappointment for
additional terms, for a maximum of six
years of service. The HSRB convenes on
average four times a year, with all of the
meetings being virtual. The average
workload for HSRB members is
approximately 20 hours per meeting,
including the time spent at the meeting.
Responsibilities of HSRB members
include reviewing extensive background
materials prior to meetings of the Board,
preparing draft responses to Agency
charge questions, attending Board
meetings, participating in the discussion
and deliberations at these meetings,
drafting assigned sections of meeting
reports, and assisting with the
finalization of HSRB reports. EPA
compensates special government
employees for their time and provides
reimbursement for travel and other
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incidental expenses associated with
official government business related to
the HSRB meetings.
Members of the HSRB are subject to
the provisions of 5 CFR part 2634,
Executive Branch Financial Disclosure,
as supplemented by the EPA in 5 CFR
part 6401. In anticipation of this
requirement, each nominee will be
asked to submit confidential financial
information that fully discloses, among
other financial interests, the candidate’s
employment, stocks and bonds, and
where applicable, sources of research
support. The information provided is
strictly confidential and will not be
disclosed to the public. Before a
candidate is considered further for
service on the HSRB, EPA will evaluate
each candidate to assess whether there
is any conflict of financial interest,
appearance of a lack of impartiality, or
prior involvement with matters likely to
be reviewed by the Board.
Submission of Nominations
To nominate a candidate for
consideration or self-nominate, please
visit the HSRB website at https://
www.epa.gov/osa/human-studiesreview-board to access and complete the
nomination form. Nominations should
include a resume or curriculum vitae
providing the nominee’s educational
background, qualifications, leadership
positions in national associations or
professional societies, relevant research
experience and publications along with
a short (one page) biography describing
how the nominee meets the above
criteria and other information that may
be helpful in evaluating the nomination,
as well as the nominee’s current
business address, email address, and
daytime telephone number. Interested
candidates may self-nominate. EPA
values and welcomes diversity. In an
effort to obtain nominations of diverse
candidates, EPA encourages
nominations of women and men of all
racial and ethnic groups, as well as from
a variety of backgrounds (e.g., industry,
non-profit organizations, academia, and
government).
Evaluation of Nominations
Nominations will be evaluated on the
basis of several criteria, including:
professional background, expertise, and
experience that would contribute to the
diversity of perspectives of the
committee; interpersonal, oral, and
written communication skills and other
attributes that would contribute to the
HSRB’s collaborative process; consensus
building skills; absence of any financial
conflicts of interest or the appearance of
a lack of impartiality, or lack of
independence, or bias; and the
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availability to participate in meetings
and administrative sessions, participate
in teleconferences, develop policy
recommendations to the Administrator,
and prepare recommendations and
advice in reports.
Candidates not selected for HSRB
membership at this time may be
considered for HSRB membership as
vacancies arise in the future or for
service as consultants to the HSRB.
To help the Agency in evaluating the
effectiveness of its outreach efforts,
nominees are requested to inform the
Agency of how you learned of this
opportunity.
Final selection of HSRB members is a
discretionary function of the Agency
and will be announced as soon as
selections are made on the HSRB
website at https://www.epa.gov/osa/
human-studies-review-board.
Mary Ross,
Director, Office of Science Advisor, Policy
and Engagement.
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-11778-01-ORD]
Request for Nominations of Experts to the EPA Office of Research
and Development's Human Studies Review Board Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates with expertise
in the areas of toxicology, bioethics, and statistics to be considered
for appointment to its Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) Federal
advisory committee. Submission of nominations will be made via the HSRB
website at: https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted by March 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations by completing the nomination form
provided on the HSRB website at https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public needing
additional information regarding this Notice and Request for
Nominations may contact Mr. Tom Tracy, Office of Science Advisor,
Policy and Engagement, Office of Research and Development, Mail Code
B343-01, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711;
via phone/voice mail at: (919) 541-4334; or via email at:
[email protected]. General information concerning the HSRB can be found
at the following website: https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On February 6, 2006, the Agency published a final rule for the
protection of human subjects in research (71 FR 6138) that called for
creating a new, independent human studies review board (i.e., HSRB).
The HSRB is a Federal advisory committee operating in accordance with
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. 10 (Pub. L. 92-463).
The HSRB provides advice, information, and recommendations to EPA on
issues related to scientific and ethical aspects of human subjects
research. The major objectives of the HSRB are to provide advice and
recommendations on: (1) research proposals and protocols that include
human subjects; and (2) reports of completed research with human
subjects. Typically, the HSRB reviews protocols and completed studies
involving pesticide studies, such as worker exposure studies with
agricultural handlers applying pesticides in field conditions;
janitorial maintenance personnel applying antimicrobial pesticides in
commercial settings; and field efficacy studies for skin applied insect
repellent products. The HSRB reports to the EPA Administrator through
EPA's Human Subjects Research Review Official (HSRRO). General
information concerning the HSRB, including its charter, current
membership, and activities can be found on the EPA website at https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board.
HSRB Membership
HSRB members serve as special government employees or regular
government employees. Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator
for either two or three year terms with the possibility of
reappointment for additional terms, for a maximum of six years of
service. The HSRB convenes on average four times a year, with all of
the meetings being virtual. The average workload for HSRB members is
approximately 20 hours per meeting, including the time spent at the
meeting. Responsibilities of HSRB members include reviewing extensive
background materials prior to meetings of the Board, preparing draft
responses to Agency charge questions, attending Board meetings,
participating in the discussion and deliberations at these meetings,
drafting assigned sections of meeting reports, and assisting with the
finalization of HSRB reports. EPA compensates special government
employees for their time and provides reimbursement for travel and
other incidental expenses associated with official government business
related to the HSRB meetings.
Members of the HSRB are subject to the provisions of 5 CFR part
2634, Executive Branch Financial Disclosure, as supplemented by the EPA
in 5 CFR part 6401. In anticipation of this requirement, each nominee
will be asked to submit confidential financial information that fully
discloses, among other financial interests, the candidate's employment,
stocks and bonds, and where applicable, sources of research support.
The information provided is strictly confidential and will not be
disclosed to the public. Before a candidate is considered further for
service on the HSRB, EPA will evaluate each candidate to assess whether
there is any conflict of financial interest, appearance of a lack of
impartiality, or prior involvement with matters likely to be reviewed
by the Board.
Submission of Nominations
To nominate a candidate for consideration or self-nominate, please
visit the HSRB website at https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board to access and complete the nomination form. Nominations should
include a resume or curriculum vitae providing the nominee's
educational background, qualifications, leadership positions in
national associations or professional societies, relevant research
experience and publications along with a short (one page) biography
describing how the nominee meets the above criteria and other
information that may be helpful in evaluating the nomination, as well
as the nominee's current business address, email address, and daytime
telephone number. Interested candidates may self-nominate. EPA values
and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse
candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all racial
and ethnic groups, as well as from a variety of backgrounds (e.g.,
industry, non-profit organizations, academia, and government).
Evaluation of Nominations
Nominations will be evaluated on the basis of several criteria,
including: professional background, expertise, and experience that
would contribute to the diversity of perspectives of the committee;
interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and other
attributes that would contribute to the HSRB's collaborative process;
consensus building skills; absence of any financial conflicts of
interest or the appearance of a lack of impartiality, or lack of
independence, or bias; and the
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availability to participate in meetings and administrative sessions,
participate in teleconferences, develop policy recommendations to the
Administrator, and prepare recommendations and advice in reports.
Candidates not selected for HSRB membership at this time may be
considered for HSRB membership as vacancies arise in the future or for
service as consultants to the HSRB.
To help the Agency in evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach
efforts, nominees are requested to inform the Agency of how you learned
of this opportunity.
Final selection of HSRB members is a discretionary function of the
Agency and will be announced as soon as selections are made on the HSRB
website at https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board.
Mary Ross,
Director, Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2024-04724 Filed 3-5-24; 8:45 am]
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