Notice2024-20250
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Board of Scientific Counselors Infectious Diseases
Primary source
Metadata and text below are from the Federal Register, a public-domain U.S. government work. Always verify the official published version before relying on it for any legal matter.
Published
September 9, 2024
Issuing agencies
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 Infectious Diseases (BSC ID). The BSC ID consists of up to 17 experts from authorities knowledgeable in the fields relevant to the issues addressed by CDC's infectious disease national centers (e.g., respiratory diseases, healthcare-associated infections, antimicrobial resistance, foodborne diseases, zoonotic and vector-borne diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, preparedness) and related specialties, including clinical and public health practice (including state and local health departments), laboratory practice, research, diagnostics, microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, infectious disease modeling and outbreak analytics, health policy/communications, and industry.
Full Text
<html>
<head>
<title>Federal Register, Volume 89 Issue 174 (Monday, September 9, 2024)</title>
</head>
<body><pre>
[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 174 (Monday, September 9, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 73095-73096]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-20250]
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Board of
Scientific Counselors Infectious Diseases
AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of
Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------
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 Infectious Diseases
(BSC ID). The BSC ID consists of up to 17 experts from authorities
knowledgeable in the fields relevant to the issues addressed by CDC's
infectious disease national centers (e.g., respiratory diseases,
healthcare-associated infections, antimicrobial resistance, foodborne
diseases, zoonotic and vector-borne diseases, sexually transmitted
diseases, preparedness) and related specialties, including clinical and
public health practice (including state and local health departments),
laboratory practice, research, diagnostics, microbiology, immunology,
molecular biology, bioinformatics, infectious disease modeling and
outbreak analytics, health policy/communications, and industry.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the BSC ID must be received no
later than October 9, 2024. Packages received after this time will not
be considered for the current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, BSC ID, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop H16-5,
Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4027 or emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#c09397a9aca5b980a3a4a3eea7afb6"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="114246787d7468517275723f767e67">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sarah Wiley, M.P.H., Senior Advisor,
National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600
[[Page 73096]]
Clifton Road NE, Mailstop H16-5, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4027.
Telephone: (404) 639-4840; Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#aefdf9c7c2cbd7eecdcacd80c9c1d8"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="acfffbc5c0c9d5eccfc8cf82cbc3da">[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
Infectious Diseases (BSC ID). Nominees will be selected based on
expertise in the fields of infectious diseases and related specialties,
including those listed above. 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 ID objectives (<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/bscid/php/about/index.html">https://www.cdc.gov/bscid/php/about/index.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 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. Board 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 ID 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 October 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:
<bullet> Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact
information (telephone numbers, mailing address, email address).
<bullet> 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. 2024-20250 Filed 9-6-24; 8:45 am]
BILLING CODE 4163-18-P
</pre><script data-cfasync="false" src="/cdn-cgi/scripts/5c5dd728/cloudflare-static/email-decode.min.js"></script></body>
</html>Indexed from Federal Register on September 9, 2024.
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.