Notice2023-04706
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership To Serve on the National Advisory Council on Migrant Health
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Published
March 8, 2023
Issuing agencies
Health and Human Services DepartmentHealth Resources and Services Administration
Abstract
HRSA is seeking nominations of qualified candidates for consideration for appointment as members of the National Advisory Council on Migrant Health (NACMH). NACMH advises, consults with, and makes recommendations to the Secretary of HHS concerning the organization, operation, selection, and funding of migrant health centers (MHCs) and other entities, under grants and contracts under the Public Health Service (PHS) Act. HRSA is seeking nominations to fill two positions on NACMH.
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[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14374-14375]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04706]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Health Resources and Services Administration
Solicitation of Nominations for Membership To Serve on the
National Advisory Council on Migrant Health
AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Request for nominations.
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SUMMARY: HRSA is seeking nominations of qualified candidates for
consideration for appointment as members of the National Advisory
Council on Migrant Health (NACMH). NACMH advises, consults with, and
makes recommendations to the Secretary of HHS concerning the
organization, operation, selection, and funding of migrant health
centers (MHCs) and other entities, under grants and contracts under the
Public Health Service (PHS) Act. HRSA is seeking nominations to fill
two positions on NACMH.
AUTHORITY: NACMH is authorized by section 217 of the PHS Act, Title 42
U.S.C. 218, and established by the Secretary of HHS. It is governed by
the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, as amended (5 U.S.C.
Chapter 10), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of
advisory committees.
DATES: HRSA will receive written nominations for NACMH membership on a
continuous basis.
ADDRESSES: Nomination packages must be submitted in hard copy to the
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Designated Federal Official (DFO), NACMH, Strategic Initiatives, Office
of Policy and Program Development, Bureau of Primary Health Care, HRSA,
16N38B, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All requests for information regarding
NACMH nominations should be sent via email to the NACMH DFO at
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c4acb6b7a5a6b4aca7abb4b4a0aaa5a7a9ac84acb6b7a5eaa3abb2"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="4f273d3c2e2d3f272c203f3f2b212e2c22270f273d3c2e61282039">[email protected]</span></a>. A copy of the NACMH charter and list of the
current membership is available on the NACMH web page at <a href="https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/migrant-health">https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/migrant-health</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACMH was established and authorized under
section 217 of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 218) to advise, consult with, and
make recommendations to the Secretary of HHS concerning the
organization, operation, selection, and funding of MHCs, and other
entities under grants and contracts under section 330(g) of the PHS Act
(42 U.S.C. 254b(g)). NACMH meets twice each calendar year, or at the
discretion of the DFO in consultation with the Chair.
Nominations: HRSA is requesting nominations for two voting members
to serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) on NACMH. Specifically,
HRSA is requesting nominations for the following positions: MHC board
member (one nominee); and MHC Administrator/Provider (one nominee). The
board member nominee must be a member or member-elect of a governing
board of an organization receiving funding under section 330(g) of the
PHS Act. Additionally, the board member nominee must be familiar with
the delivery of primary health care to migratory and seasonal
agricultural workers (MSAWs) and their families. The Administrator/
Provider nominee must be qualified by training and experience in
medical sciences or in the administration of health programs for MSAWs
and their families. Interested applicants may self-nominate or be
nominated by another individual or organization.
The Secretary of HHS appoints NACMH members with the expertise
needed to fulfill the duties of the Advisory Committee. The membership
requirements set-forth under section 217 of the PHS Act require that
the NACMH consist of 15 members, at least 12 of whom shall be members
of the governing boards of MHCs, or other entities assisted under
section 330(g) of the PHS Act. Of these 12 board members, at least nine
shall be individuals who are MHC patients and familiar with the
delivery of health care to MSAWs. The remaining three NACMH members
shall be individuals qualified by training and experience in the
medical sciences or in the administration of health programs. New
members filling a vacancy occurring prior to term expiration may serve
only for the remainder of such term. Members may serve after term
expiration until their successors take office, but no longer than 120
days. Nominees must reside in the United States, and international
travel cannot be funded.
Individuals selected for appointment to the NACMH will be invited
to serve for up to 4 years. Members appointed as SGEs receive a stipend
and reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses incurred for
attending NACMH meetings and/or conducting other business on behalf of
the NACMH, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703 for persons employed
intermittently in government service.
The following information must be included in the package of
materials submitted for each individual nominated for consideration:
(1) NACMH nomination form, which can be requested by contacting the DFO
at the email provided above; (2) three letters of reference; (3) a
statement of any prior service on the NACMH; and (4) a current copy of
the nominee's resume. Nomination packages may be submitted directly by
the individual being nominated or by the person/organization
recommending the candidate.
HHS endeavors to ensure that NACMH membership is balanced in terms
of points of view represented and that individuals from a broad
representation of geographic areas, gender, linguistically diverse
ethnic and minority groups, and individuals with disabilities, are
considered for membership. Appointments shall be made without
discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, or cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status.
Individuals who are selected to be considered for appointment will
be required to provide detailed information regarding their financial
holdings, consultancies, and research grants or contracts, if the
applicant has any to report. Disclosure of this information is required
for HRSA ethics officials to determine whether there is a potential
conflict of interest between the SGE's public duties as a member of the
NACMH and their private interests, including an appearance of a loss of
impartiality as defined by federal laws and regulations, and to
identify any required remedial action needed to address the potential
conflict.
Maria G. Button,
Director, Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2023-04706 Filed 3-7-23; 8:45 am]
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