[Federal Register: August 26, 2009 (Volume 74, Number 164)]
[Notices]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0394]
Request for Nominations for Voting Members on a Public Advisory
Committee; Tobacco Products Scientific 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 members to serve on the Tobacco Products Scientific
Advisory Committee (the committee) in the Office of Science, Center for
Tobacco Products. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA
is publishing a document announcing the establishment of this
committee.
FDA has a special interest in ensuring that women, minority groups,
and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on
advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations of qualified
candidates from these groups.
DATES: Nominations received on or before October 13, 2009, will be
given first consideration for membership on the Tobacco Products
Scientific Advisory Committee. Nominations received after October 13,
2009, will be considered for nomination to the Tobacco Products
Scientific Advisory Committee should nominees still be needed.
ADDRESSES: All letters of interest and nominations should be submitted
in writing to Erik P. Mettler (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erik P. Mettler, Office of Policy,
Office of the Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New
Hampshire Ave., WO1, rm. 4324, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301-796-4711,
FAX: 301-847-3541, e-mail: erik.mettler@fda.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for voting
members on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee.
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a
Request for Notification from Industry Organizations interested in
participating in the selection process for nonvoting industry
representatives on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee.
I. Function of the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee
The Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee advises the
Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner) or designee in
discharging responsibilities as they relate to the regulation of
tobacco products. The committee reviews and evaluates safety,
dependence, and health issues relating to tobacco products and provides
appropriate advice, information, and recommendations to the
Commissioner.
II. Criteria for Voting Members
The committee shall consist of 12 members including the Chair.
Members and the Chair are selected by the Commissioner or designee from
among individuals knowledgeable in the fields of medicine, medical
ethics, science, or technology involving the manufacture, evaluation,
or use of tobacco products. Almost all non-Federal members of this
committee serve as Special Government Employees. The committee shall
include nine technically qualified voting members, selected by the
Commissioner or designee. The nine voting members shall be physicians,
dentists, scientists, or health care professionals practicing in the
area of oncology, pulmonology, cardiology, toxicology, pharmacology,
addiction, or any other relevant specialty. One member shall be an
officer or employee of a State or local government or of the Federal
Government. The final voting member shall be a representative of the
general public.
In addition to the voting members, the committee shall include
three nonvoting members who are identified with industry interests.
These members shall include one representative of the tobacco
manufacturing industry, one representative of the interests of tobacco
growers, and one representative of the interests of the small business
tobacco manufacturing industry. This final position can be filled on a
rotating, sequential basis by representatives of
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different small business tobacco manufacturers based on areas of
expertise relevant to the topics being considered by the committee.
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a
Request for Notification from Industry Organizations interested in
participating in the selection process for nonvoting industry
representatives on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee.
The Commissioner or designee shall designate one of the voting
members of the committee to serve as chairperson.
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 resume or curriculum vitae
of each nominee, including current business address and/or home
address, telephone number, and e-mail address if available. Nominations
must also acknowledge that the nominee is aware of the nomination
unless self-nominated. FDA will ask the potential candidates to provide
detailed information concerning matters related to financial holdings,
employment, and research grants and/or contracts.
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: August 19, 2009.
David Horowitz,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. E9-20487 Filed 8-25-09; 8:45 am]
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