[Federal Register: June 22, 2006 (Volume 71, Number 120)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Office of Public Health and Science, Office of the Secretary,
HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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Authority: 42 U.S.C. 217a, section 222 of the Public Health
Service (PHS) Act, as amended. The committee is governed by the
provisions of Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2),
which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory
committees.
SUMMARY: The Office of Public Health and Science, HHS, is seeking
nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as
a member of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (CFSAC).
CFSAC provides science-based advice and recommendations to the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Assistant Secretary
for Health, on a broad range of issues and topics pertaining to chronic
fatigue syndrome (CFS). CFSAC, which was formerly known as the Chronic
Fatigue Syndrome Coordinating Committee, was established by the
Secretary of Health and Human Services on September 5, 2002. The
appointments of five Committee members are scheduled to end on
September 30, 2006. Nominations of qualified candidates are being
sought to fill these scheduled vacancies.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no
later than 5 p.m. EST on July 12, 2006, at the address listed below.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed or delivered to Dr. John
Eckert, Acting Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory
Committee;
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Office of Public Health and Science; Department of Health and Human
Services; 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 716G; Washington, DC,
20201.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Olga Nelson; Committee Management
Officer, OPHS; Department of Health and Human Services; 200
Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201; Telephone: (202) 690-
5205.
A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current membership
can be obtained by contacting Ms. Nelson or by accessing the CFSAC Web
site, http://www.hhs.gov/advcomcfs.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
1. The Committee shall advise and make recommendations to the
Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad range
of topics including: (1) The current state of knowledge and research
about the epidemiology and risk factors relating to chronic fatigue
syndrome, and identifying potential opportunities in these areas; (2)
current and proposed diagnosis and treatment methods for chronic
fatigue syndrome; and (3) development and implementation of programs to
inform the public, health care professionals, and the biomedical,
academic, and research communities about chronic fatigue syndrome
advances.
2. Nominations
The Office of Public Health and Science is requesting nominations
to fill five positions for the CFSAC. The positions are scheduled to
become vacant in September 30, 2006. The Committee is composed of seven
biomedical research scientists with demonstrated expertise in
biomedical research and four individuals with demonstrated expertise in
health care delivery, private health care services or insurer, or
voluntary organizations concerned with the problems of individuals with
CFS. The vacant positions include both categories. To qualify for
consideration of appointment to the Committee, an individual must
possess demonstrated experience and expertise in the designated fields
or discipline, as well as expert knowledge of the broad issues and
topics pertinent to chronic fatigue syndrome.
Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee will serve as
voting members. Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee
can be invited to serve terms of up to four years. Committee members
receive a stipend for attending Committee meetings and conducting other
business in the interest of the Committee, including per diem and
reimbursement for travel expenses incurred.
Nominations should be typewritten. The following information should
be included in the package of material submitted for each individual
being nominated for consideration: (1) A letter of nomination that
clearly states the name and affiliation of the nominee, the basis for
the nomination (i.e., specific attributes which qualify the nominee for
service in this capacity), and a statement that the nominee is willing
to serve as a member of the Committee; (2) the nominator's name,
address, and daytime telephone number, and the home and/or work
address, telephone number, and email address of the individual being
nominated; and (3) a current copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae.
The names of Federal employees should not be nominated for
consideration of appointment to this Committee.
The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
HHS Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points
of view represented and the committee's function. Every effort is made
to ensure that a broad representation of geographic areas, females,
ethnic and minority groups, and the disabled are given consideration
for membership on HHS Federal advisory committees. Appointment to this
Committee shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age,
race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural,
religious, or socioeconomic status. Nominations must state that the
nominee is willing to serve as a member of CFSAC and appears to have no
conflict of interest that would preclude membership. Potential
candidates are required to provide detailed information concerning such
matters as financial holdings, consultancies, and research grants or
contracts to permit evaluation of possible sources of conflict of
interest.
Dated: June 12, 2006.
John Eckert,
Acting Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory
Committee.
[FR Doc. E6-9859 Filed 6-21-06; 8:45 am]
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