[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 121 (Thursday, June 23, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 36926-36927]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-15684]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH);
Request for Nominations To Serve on the World Trade Center Health
Program Science/Technical Advisory Committee (WTCHP-STAC)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting
nominations for possible membership on the WTCHP-STAC. This committee
was established by Public Law 111-347 (The James Zadroga 9/11 Health
and Compensation Act of 2010), enacted on January 2, 2011, Section
3302(a). The Advisory Committee is governed by the provisions of Public
Law 92-463, the Federal Advisory Committee Act, as amended (5 U.S.C.
App.), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory
committees in the Executive Branch.
Section 3302(a)(1) of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and
Compensation Act of 2010 (the Act) establishes that the WTCHP-STAC will
review scientific and medical evidence and make recommendations to the
WTC Program Administrator on additional program eligibility criteria
and additional health conditions for program inclusion. The committee
will be consulted on other matters as related to and outlined in the
Act at the discretion of the WTC Program Administrator. In accordance
with Public Law 111-347, Section 3302(a)(2), the WTC Program
Administrator will appoint the members of the committee and include at
least:
4 occupational physicians, at least two of whom have
experience treating WTC rescue and recovery workers;
1 physician with expertise in pulmonary medicine;
2 environmental medicine or environmental health
specialists;
2 representatives of WTC responders;
2 representatives of certified-eligible WTC survivors;
1 industrial hygienist;
1 toxicologist;
1 epidemiologist; and, at least
1 mental health professional.
For the mental health professional category, specific expertise is
sought in trauma-related psychiatry or psychology and psychiatric
epidemiology. Other members may be appointed at the discretion of the
WTC Program Administrator.
A WTCHP-STAC member's term appointment may last four years. If a
vacancy occurs, the WTC Program Administrator may appoint a new member
who represents the same interest as the predecessor. WTCHP-STAC members
may be appointed to successive terms. The frequency of committee
meetings shall be determined by the WTC Program Administrator based on
program needs. Meetings may occur up to four times a year. Members are
paid the Special Government Employee rate of $250 per day, and travel
costs and per diem are included and based on the Federal Travel
Regulations.
Any interested person or organization may self-nominate or nominate
one or more qualified persons for membership. Nominations must include
the following information:
The nominee's contact information and current occupation
or position;
The nominee's resume or curriculum vitae, including prior
or current membership on other NIOSH, CDC, HHS advisory committees or
other relevant organizations, associations, and committees;
The category of membership (occupational, pulmonary or
environmental medicine physician, environmental health specialist,
representative of responder or survivor beneficiary group, industrial
hygienist, toxicologist, epidemiologist, or mental health) that the
candidate is qualified to represent;
A summary of the background, experience, and
qualifications that demonstrates the nominee's suitability for each of
the nominated membership categories;
Articles or other documents the nominee has authored that
indicate the nominee's knowledge, and experience in relevant subject
categories; and
A statement that the nominee is aware of the nomination,
is willing to regularly attend and participate in WTCHP-STAC meetings,
and has no known conflicts of interest that would preclude membership
on WTCHP-STAC.
WTCHP-STAC members will be selected upon the basis of their
relevant experience and competence in their respective categorical
fields. The information received through this nomination process, in
addition to other relevant sources of information, will assist the WTC
Program Administrator in appointing members to serve on WTCHP-STAC. In
selecting members, the WTC Program Administrator will consider
individuals nominated in response to this Federal Register notice, as
well as other qualified individuals.
NIOSH is committed to bringing greater diversity of thought,
perspective and experience to its advisory committees. Nominees from
all races, gender, age and persons living with disabilities are
encouraged to apply. Nominees must be U.S. citizens.
Candidates invited to serve will be asked to submit the
``Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government
Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention.'' This form allows CDC to determine
whether there is a statutory conflict between that person's public
responsibilities as a Special Government Employee and private interests
and activities, or the appearance of a lack of impartiality, as defined
by Federal regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded at http://www.usoge.gov/forms/oge450_pdf/oge450_accessible.pdf. This form
should not be submitted as part of a nomination.
Nominations should be submitted (postmarked or received) by July 7,
2011.
You may submit nominations for WTCHP-STAC, identified by NIOSH
Docket No. NIOSH-229, by any of the following methods:
Electronic submissions: You may submit nominations,
including attachments, electronically to the NIOSH Docket No. NIOSH-229
located at http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docket/. Follow the instructions
for submitting
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electronic comments. Attachments should be in Microsoft Word,
WordPerfect, or Excel; however, Microsoft Word is preferred.
Regular, Express, or Overnight Mail: Written nominations
may be submitted (one original and two copies) to the following address
only: NIOSH Docket 229 or Zaida Burgos, Committee Management
Specialist, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., M/S
E-20, Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone and facsimile submissions
cannot be accepted.
The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been
delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to
announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for
both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Dated: June 16, 2011.
Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2011-15684 Filed 6-22-11; 8:45 am]
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