Notice2024-05694
Solicitation for Nominations for Appointment to the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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Published
March 18, 2024
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Health and Human Services DepartmentCenters for Disease Control and Prevention
Abstract
In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking nominations for membership on the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BSC, NIOSH). The BSC, NIOSH consists of 15 experts in fields associated with occupational safety and health.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 53 (Monday, March 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19312-19313]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05694]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Solicitation for Nominations for Appointment to the Board of
Scientific Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and
Health
AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the Department
of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking nominations for
membership on the Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute
for Occupational Safety and Health (BSC, NIOSH). The BSC, NIOSH
consists of 15 experts in fields associated with occupational safety
and health.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the BSC, NIOSH must be received no
later than April 17, 2024. Packages received after this time will not
be considered for the current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to NIOSH Docket 278, c/o
Ms. Pauline Benjamin, Committee Management Specialist, National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop V24-4, Atlanta,
Georgia 30329-4027, or emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#096760667a616d666a626c7d496a6d6a276e667f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9bf5f2f4e8f3fff4f8f0feefdbf8fff8b5fcf4ed">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria Strickland, M.P.H., Designated
Federal Officer, Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for
Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, Constitution Center, 400 7th Street SW, Suite 5W,
Washington, District of Columbia 20024. Telephone: (202) 245-0649;
Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#561b0522243f353d3a373832641635323578313920"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b9f4eacdcbd0dad2d5d8d7dd8bf9daddda97ded6cf">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Nominations are sought for individuals who
have the expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to the
accomplishment of the objectives of the Board of Scientific Counselors,
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BSC, NIOSH).
Nominees will be selected based on expertise in pertinent disciplines
involved in occupational safety and health, such as occupational
medicine, occupational nursing, industrial hygiene, occupational
safety, engineering, toxicology, chemistry, safety and health
education, ergonomics, epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology,
wellness, research translation, and evaluation. Federal employees will
not be considered for membership. Members may be invited to serve for
up to four-year terms. Selection of members is based on candidates'
qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of BSC, NIOSH
objectives (<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/BSC/default.html">https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/BSC/default.html</a>).
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 and cannot be full-time employees of
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the U.S. Government. 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
of and annually during their terms. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC) reviews potential candidates for BSC, NIOSH membership
each year and provides a slate of nominees for consideration to the
Secretary of HHS for final selection. HHS notifies selected candidates
of their appointment near the start of the term in January 2025, or 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] Cover letter, including a description of the candidate's
qualifications and why the candidate would be a good fit for the BSC,
NIOSH
[ssquf] At least one letter of recommendation from person(s) not
employed by HHS. 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, National Institutes of
Health, Food and Drug Administration).
Nominations may be submitted by the candidate or by the person/
organization recommending the candidate.
The Director, Office of Strategic Business Initiatives, 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, Office of Strategic Business Initiatives, Office of the Chief
Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2024-05694 Filed 3-15-24; 8:45 am]
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