Notice2024-09532
Request for Nominations of a Nonvoting Representative of the Interest of Tobacco Growers on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee
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May 2, 2024
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Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting nominations for a nonvoting representative of the interests of the tobacco growers to serve on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC), in the Center for Tobacco Products. FDA seeks to include the views of women and men, members of all racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with and without disabilities on its advisory committees and, therefore encourages nominations of appropriately qualified candidates from these groups. A nominee may either be self-nominated or nominated by an organization. In addition, FDA is requesting that any industry organizations interested in participating in the selection of a nonvoting representative of the interests of the tobacco growers industry to serve on the TPSAC, notify FDA in writing. Nominations will be accepted for either the representative to serve on TPSAC or for the selection group effective with this notice.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 86 (Thursday, May 2, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 35840-35841]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-09532]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
[Docket No. FDA-2024-N-1940]
Request for Nominations of a Nonvoting Representative of the
Interest of Tobacco Growers on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory
Committee
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting
nominations for a nonvoting representative of the interests of the
tobacco growers to serve on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory
Committee (TPSAC), in the Center for Tobacco Products. FDA seeks to
include the views of women and men, members of all racial and ethnic
groups, and
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individuals with and without disabilities on its advisory committees
and, therefore encourages nominations of appropriately qualified
candidates from these groups. A nominee may either be self-nominated or
nominated by an organization. In addition, FDA is requesting that any
industry organizations interested in participating in the selection of
a nonvoting representative of the interests of the tobacco growers
industry to serve on the TPSAC, notify FDA in writing. Nominations will
be accepted for either the representative to serve on TPSAC or for the
selection group effective with this notice.
DATES: Nomination materials for prospective candidates should be sent
to FDA by June 3, 2024. Concurrently, any industry organization
interested in participating in the selection of an appropriate
nonvoting member to represent the interests of the tobacco growers
industry must send a letter stating that interest to FDA by June 3,
2024 (see sections I and II of this document for further details).
ADDRESSES: All nominations for nonvoting representatives of the
interests of the tobacco growers industry may be submitted
electronically by accessing the FDA Advisory Committee Membership
Nomination Portal: <a href="https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/FACTRSPortal/FACTRS/index.cfm">https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/FACTRSPortal/FACTRS/index.cfm</a>.
All statements of interest from industry organizations interested
in participating in the selection process of nonvoting representatives
of the interests of the tobacco growers industry nomination should be
sent to Serina Hunter-Thomas (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Serina Hunter-Thomas, Office of
Science, Center for Tobacco Products, Food and Drug Administration,
Document Control Center, Bldg. 71, Rm. G335, 10903 New Hampshire Ave.,
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 1-877-287-1373 (choose Option 5), email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#de8dbbacb7b0bff096abb0aabbacf38ab6b1b3bfad9eb8babff0b6b6adf0b9b1a8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b1e2d4c3d8dfd09ff9c4dfc5d4c39ce5d9dedcd0c2f1d7d5d09fd9d9c29fd6dec7">[email protected]</span></a>.
Information about becoming a member of an FDA advisory committee
can also be obtained by visiting FDA's website at: <a href="http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/default.htm">http://www.fda.gov/AdvisoryCommittees/default.htm</a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for a
nonvoting representative of the interests of the tobacco growers
industry on the TPSAC.
I. General Description of the Committee Duties
The TPSAC advises the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the
Commissioner) or designee in discharging responsibilities related to
the regulation of tobacco products. The TPSAC reviews and evaluates
safety, dependence, or health issues relating to tobacco products and
provides appropriate advice, information, and recommendations to the
Commissioner.
II. Nomination Procedure
Individuals may self-nominate and/or an organization may nominate
one or more individuals to serve as a nonvoting representative of the
interests of the tobacco growers industry. Nominations must include a
current r[eacute]sum[eacute] or curriculum vitae for each nominee,
including current business address and/or home address, telephone
number, and email address if available. Nominations must specify the
advisory committee for which the nominee is recommended. Nominations
must also acknowledge that the nominee is aware of the nomination
unless self-nominated. The nomination should be sent to the FDA
Advisory Committee Membership Nomination Portal (see ADDRESSES) within
30 days of publication of this document (see DATES). FDA will forward
all nominations to the organizations expressing interest in
participating in the selection process. (Persons who nominate
themselves as nonvoting industry representatives will not participate
in the selection process.)
III. Selection Procedure
The Agency is also seeking names of organizations to participate in
the selection of the nonvoting representative of the interests of the
tobacco growers industry. Any industry organization interested in
participating in the selection of an appropriate nonvoting member to
represent growers industry interests should send a letter stating that
interest to the FDA contact (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT)
within 30 days of publication of this document (see DATES). Within the
subsequent 30 days, FDA will send a letter to each organization that
has expressed an interest in participating in the selection group,
attaching a complete list of all organizations participating in
selection; and a list of all nonvoting nominees along with their
current r[eacute]sum[eacute]s. The letter will also state that it is
the responsibility of the interested organizations on the selection
group to confer with one another and to select a candidate and an
alternative as backup, within 60 days after the receipt of the FDA
letter, to serve as the nonvoting member to represent growers industry
interests for the TPSAC. The interested organizations are not bound by
the list of nominees in selecting a candidate. However, if no
individual is selected within 60 days, the Commissioner will select the
nonvoting member to represent growers industry interests.
This notice is issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5
U.S.C. 1001 et seq.) and part 14, relating to advisory committees.
Dated: April 29, 2024.
Lauren K. Roth,
Associate Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. 2024-09532 Filed 5-1-24; 8:45 am]
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