Notice2024-04724
Request for Nominations of Experts to the EPA Office of Research and Development's Human Studies Review Board Advisory Committee
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Published
March 6, 2024
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Environmental Protection Agency
Abstract
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates with expertise in the areas of toxicology, bioethics, and statistics to be considered for appointment to its Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) Federal advisory committee. Submission of nominations will be made via the HSRB website at: https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 6, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 15990-15991]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-04724]
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ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
[FRL-11778-01-ORD]
Request for Nominations of Experts to the EPA Office of Research
and Development's Human Studies Review Board Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) invites
nominations from a diverse range of qualified candidates with expertise
in the areas of toxicology, bioethics, and statistics to be considered
for appointment to its Human Studies Review Board (HSRB) Federal
advisory committee. Submission of nominations will be made via the HSRB
website at: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board">https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board</a>.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted by March 29, 2024.
ADDRESSES: Please submit nominations by completing the nomination form
provided on the HSRB website at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board">https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board</a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Any member of the public needing
additional information regarding this Notice and Request for
Nominations may contact Mr. Tom Tracy, Office of Science Advisor,
Policy and Engagement, Office of Research and Development, Mail Code
B343-01, 109 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711;
via phone/voice mail at: (919) 541-4334; or via email at:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#d8acaab9bba1f6acb7b598bda8b9f6bfb7ae"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="6014120103194e140f0d200510014e070f16">[email protected]</span></a>. General information concerning the HSRB can be found
at the following website: <a href="https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board">https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Background
On February 6, 2006, the Agency published a final rule for the
protection of human subjects in research (71 FR 6138) that called for
creating a new, independent human studies review board (i.e., HSRB).
The HSRB is a Federal advisory committee operating in accordance with
the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA) 5 U.S.C. 10 (Pub. L. 92-463).
The HSRB provides advice, information, and recommendations to EPA on
issues related to scientific and ethical aspects of human subjects
research. The major objectives of the HSRB are to provide advice and
recommendations on: (1) research proposals and protocols that include
human subjects; and (2) reports of completed research with human
subjects. Typically, the HSRB reviews protocols and completed studies
involving pesticide studies, such as worker exposure studies with
agricultural handlers applying pesticides in field conditions;
janitorial maintenance personnel applying antimicrobial pesticides in
commercial settings; and field efficacy studies for skin applied insect
repellent products. The HSRB reports to the EPA Administrator through
EPA's Human Subjects Research Review Official (HSRRO). General
information concerning the HSRB, including its charter, current
membership, and activities can be found on the EPA website at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board">https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board</a>.
HSRB Membership
HSRB members serve as special government employees or regular
government employees. Members are appointed by the EPA Administrator
for either two or three year terms with the possibility of
reappointment for additional terms, for a maximum of six years of
service. The HSRB convenes on average four times a year, with all of
the meetings being virtual. The average workload for HSRB members is
approximately 20 hours per meeting, including the time spent at the
meeting. Responsibilities of HSRB members include reviewing extensive
background materials prior to meetings of the Board, preparing draft
responses to Agency charge questions, attending Board meetings,
participating in the discussion and deliberations at these meetings,
drafting assigned sections of meeting reports, and assisting with the
finalization of HSRB reports. EPA compensates special government
employees for their time and provides reimbursement for travel and
other incidental expenses associated with official government business
related to the HSRB meetings.
Members of the HSRB are subject to the provisions of 5 CFR part
2634, Executive Branch Financial Disclosure, as supplemented by the EPA
in 5 CFR part 6401. In anticipation of this requirement, each nominee
will be asked to submit confidential financial information that fully
discloses, among other financial interests, the candidate's employment,
stocks and bonds, and where applicable, sources of research support.
The information provided is strictly confidential and will not be
disclosed to the public. Before a candidate is considered further for
service on the HSRB, EPA will evaluate each candidate to assess whether
there is any conflict of financial interest, appearance of a lack of
impartiality, or prior involvement with matters likely to be reviewed
by the Board.
Submission of Nominations
To nominate a candidate for consideration or self-nominate, please
visit the HSRB website at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board">https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board</a> to access and complete the nomination form. Nominations should
include a resume or curriculum vitae providing the nominee's
educational background, qualifications, leadership positions in
national associations or professional societies, relevant research
experience and publications along with a short (one page) biography
describing how the nominee meets the above criteria and other
information that may be helpful in evaluating the nomination, as well
as the nominee's current business address, email address, and daytime
telephone number. Interested candidates may self-nominate. EPA values
and welcomes diversity. In an effort to obtain nominations of diverse
candidates, EPA encourages nominations of women and men of all racial
and ethnic groups, as well as from a variety of backgrounds (e.g.,
industry, non-profit organizations, academia, and government).
Evaluation of Nominations
Nominations will be evaluated on the basis of several criteria,
including: professional background, expertise, and experience that
would contribute to the diversity of perspectives of the committee;
interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and other
attributes that would contribute to the HSRB's collaborative process;
consensus building skills; absence of any financial conflicts of
interest or the appearance of a lack of impartiality, or lack of
independence, or bias; and the
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availability to participate in meetings and administrative sessions,
participate in teleconferences, develop policy recommendations to the
Administrator, and prepare recommendations and advice in reports.
Candidates not selected for HSRB membership at this time may be
considered for HSRB membership as vacancies arise in the future or for
service as consultants to the HSRB.
To help the Agency in evaluating the effectiveness of its outreach
efforts, nominees are requested to inform the Agency of how you learned
of this opportunity.
Final selection of HSRB members is a discretionary function of the
Agency and will be announced as soon as selections are made on the HSRB
website at <a href="https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board">https://www.epa.gov/osa/human-studies-review-board</a>.
Mary Ross,
Director, Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement.
[FR Doc. 2024-04724 Filed 3-5-24; 8:45 am]
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