Notice2022-22212
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the World Trade Center Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (WTCHP-STAC)
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Published
October 13, 2022
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Abstract
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in accordance with provisions of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 300mm-1(a)(2)), is seeking nominations for membership on the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (WTCHP-STAC). The WTCHP-STAC consists of 17 members including experts in fields associated with occupational medicine, pulmonary medicine, environmental medicine, environmental health, industrial hygiene, epidemiology, toxicology, and mental health, and representatives of WTC responders as well as representatives of certified-eligible WTC survivors.
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[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 197 (Thursday, October 13, 2022)]
[Notices]
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From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22212]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the World Trade
Center Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (WTCHP-
STAC)
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in
accordance with provisions of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and
Compensation Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 300mm-1(a)(2)), is seeking
nominations for membership on the World Trade Center (WTC) Health
Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (WTCHP-STAC). The
WTCHP-STAC consists of 17 members including experts in fields
associated with occupational medicine, pulmonary medicine,
environmental medicine, environmental health, industrial hygiene,
epidemiology, toxicology, and mental health, and representatives of WTC
responders as well as representatives of certified-eligible WTC
survivors.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the WTCHP-STAC must be received no
later than November 14, 2022. Packages received after this time will
not be considered for the current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to NIOSH Docket 229-J, c/o
Mia Wallace, Committee Management Specialist, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), CDC, 1600 Clifton Road NE,
Mailstop V24-4, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4027, or emailed (recommended)
to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0e6067617d666a616d656b7a4e6d6a6d20696178"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5e3037312d363a313d353b2a1e3d3a3d70393128">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tania Carre[oacute]n-Valencia, Ph.D.,
MS, Designated Federal Officer, WTCHP-STAC, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road NE,
Mailstop R-12, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4027; Telephone: (513) 841-4515
(this is not a toll-free number); Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#782c3b190a0a1d17162e19141d161b1119381b1c1b561f170e"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="88dccbe9fafaede7e6dee9e4ede6ebe1e9c8ebeceba6efe7fe">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The WTCHP-STAC reviews scientific and
medical evidence and makes recommendations to the Administrator of the
WTC Health Program on additional Program eligibility criteria and
additional WTC-related health conditions, reviews and evaluates
policies and procedures used to determine whether sufficient evidence
exists to support adding a health condition to the List of WTC-Related
Health Conditions, makes recommendations regarding individuals to
conduct independent peer reviews of the scientific and technical
evidence underlying a final rule adding a condition to the List of WTC-
Related Health Conditions, and provides consultation on research
regarding certain health conditions related to the September 11, 2001,
terrorist attacks.
Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to accomplishing the Committee's
objectives. The Administrator of the WTC Health Program is seeking
nominations for members fulfilling the following categories:
<bullet> Occupational physician;
<bullet> Environmental medicine or environmental health
professional; and
<bullet> Representative of WTC responders.
Members may be invited to serve for four-year terms. Selection of
members is based on candidates' qualifications to contribute to the
accomplishment of WTCHP-STAC objectives. More information on the
Committee is available at <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/stac.html">https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/stac.html</a>.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy
stipulates that committee membership be balanced in terms of points of
view represented and the Committee's function. Appointments shall be
made without discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity,
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, disability,
and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. Nominees must be U.S.
citizens. Current participation on federal workgroups or prior
experience serving on a federal advisory committee does not disqualify
a candidate; however, HHS policy is to avoid excessive individual
service on advisory committees and multiple committee memberships.
Committee members are Special Government Employees, requiring the
filing of financial disclosure reports at the beginning and annually
during their terms. NIOSH identifies potential candidates and provides
a slate of nominees for consideration to the Director of CDC for WTCHP-
STAC membership each year; CDC reviews the proposed slate of candidates
and provides a slate of nominees for consideration to HHS for final
selection. HHS notifies CDC; CDC notifies NIOSH; and NIOSH notifies the
candidates of their appointments as soon as the HHS selection process
is completed. Note that the need for different expertise varies from
year to year and a candidate who is not selected in one year may be
reconsidered in a subsequent year.
Candidates should submit the following items:
[ssquf] Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact
information (telephone numbers, mailing address, email address);
[ssquf] The category of membership (environmental medicine or
environmental health specialist, occupational physician, pulmonary
physician, representative of WTC responders, certified-eligible WTC
survivor representative, industrial hygienist, toxicologist,
epidemiologist, or mental health professional) that the candidate is
qualified to represent;
[ssquf] A summary of the background, experience, and qualifications
that demonstrates the candidate's suitability for the nominated
membership category; and
[ssquf] At least one letter of recommendation from person(s) not
employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Candidates may submit letter(s) from current HHS employees if they
wish, but at least one letter must be submitted by a person not
employed by an HHS agency (e.g., CDC, NIH, FDA).
Nominations may be submitted by the candidate him- or herself, or
by the person/organization recommending the candidate.
The Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Office of the
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
has been delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices
pertaining to announcements of meetings and other committee management
activities, for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and
the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.
Kalwant Smagh,
Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Office of the Chief
Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2022-22212 Filed 10-12-22; 8:45 am]
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