Notice2024-25885
National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities and Disasters, National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters, and the National Biodefense Science Board; Call for Member Nominees
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November 13, 2024
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Health and Human Services DepartmentStrategic Preparedness and Response Administration
Abstract
ASPR, in HHS, is currently seeking applications from qualified individuals for memberships on the following national advisory committees (vacancies): The National Advisory Committee on Individuals with Disabilities and Disasters (NACIDD) (7 vacancies); the National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD) (7 vacancies); and the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) (7 vacancies). The HHS Secretary will appoint new voting members.
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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 89651-89653]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25885]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response
National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities and
Disasters, National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters, and
the National Biodefense Science Board; Call for Member Nominees
AGENCY: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR),
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
ACTION: Notice.
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SUMMARY: ASPR, in HHS, is currently seeking applications from qualified
individuals for memberships on the following national advisory
committees (vacancies): The National Advisory Committee on Individuals
with Disabilities and Disasters (NACIDD) (7 vacancies); the National
Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD) (7 vacancies); and
the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) (7 vacancies). The HHS
Secretary will appoint new voting members.
DATES: Nomination Period: The rolling application period is from
November 12, 2024-January 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. eastern standard
time.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvia Sosa, Designated Federal
Official, NACIDD, ASPR, HHS, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5f111e1c161b1b1f37372c71383029"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="9cd2dddfd5d8d8dcf4f4efb2fbf3ea">[email protected]</span></a>, Office: 202-843-3876; Dr.
Maxine Kellman, Designated Federal Official, NACSD, ASPR, HHS,
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#8dc3cccedec9cde5e5fea3eae2fb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="85cbc4c6d6c1c5ededf6abe2eaf3">[email protected]</span></a>, Office: 202-260-0447; LCDR Cliffon Smith, Designated
Federal Official, NBSB, ASPR, HHS, <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#5d131f0e1f1d35352e733a322b"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="5f111d0c1d1f37372c71383029">[email protected]</span></a>, Office: (202) 868-
9352.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Advisory Committees (NAC)
program includes a group of Federal advisory committees authorized to
provide advice and recommendations to the HHS Secretary. The committees
are managed by ASPR, with an additional delegation of authority that
allows the Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and
Response (the ASPR) to request and receive recommendations on behalf of
the Secretary.
The nationally renowned subject matter experts appointed to the HHS
national advisory committees advise the HHS Secretary and the ASPR by
holding working groups and public meetings throughout the year to
address high priority issues and develop recommendations. These
committees bring timely analysis, crucial perspectives, and new ideas
to ASPR's strategies and programs.
The committees listed below enhance public health emergency
preparedness and response by coordinating federal efforts for the
prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery from public health
emergencies or medical disasters. They advise on strategic planning and
provide expert guidance to lawmakers, the HHS Secretary, and other
decision-makers. The ASPR NAC includes: The NACIDD, the NACSD, and the
NBSB.
Voting members shall not be full-time or permanent part-time
federal employees but shall be appointed by the HHS Secretary as
Special Government Employees (5 U.S.C. 3109) in an unpaid position. A
voting member of the committees shall serve for a term of three years;
the HHS Secretary may also adjust the terms of appointees. A voting
member may serve not more than three terms on the committees, and not
more than two of such terms may be served consecutively. A member may
serve after the expiration of his/her term until a successor has been
appointed. Applicants to those positions may be nominated by a relevant
organization or may nominate themselves based on their expertise within
the following stakeholder groups: Industry, academia, health care
consumer organizations, and organizations representing other
appropriate stakeholders. Please visit the ASPR's website at: <a href="https://aspr.hhs.gov/AboutASPR/WorkingwithASPR/BoardsandCommittees/Pages/default.aspx">https://aspr.hhs.gov/AboutASPR/WorkingwithASPR/BoardsandCommittees/Pages/default.aspx</a> for all application submission information, additional
information regarding the qualifications expected for applicants, and
application instructions.
NACIDD
Authority: The NACIDD is required by section 2811C of the Public
Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-10d), as amended by the
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act
(PAHPAIA), Public Law 116-22.
Description of Duties: The NACIDD evaluates issues and programs and
provides findings, advice, and recommendations to the HHS Secretary and
the ASPR, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA),
to support and enhance all-hazards public health and medical
preparedness, response activities, and recovery, aimed at meeting the
unique needs of individuals with disabilities across the entire
spectrum of well-being. The NACIDD shall (1) provide advice and
consultation with respect to activities carried out in regard to at-
risk individuals pursuant to section 2814 of
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the PHS Act, as applicable and appropriate; (2) evaluate and provide
input with respect to the medical, public health, and accessibility
needs of individuals with disabilities related to preparation for,
response to, and recovery from all-hazards emergencies; and (3) provide
advice and consultation with respect to State emergency preparedness
and response activities, including related drills and exercises
pursuant to the preparedness goals of the National Health Security
Strategy authorized under section 2802(b) of the PHS Act. The NACIDD
has several additional goals and activities listed in their charter,
which can be found here: NACIDD Additional Goals and Activities.
Membership and Designation: Members shall be appointed by the HHS
Secretary from among the nation's preeminent scientific, public health,
and medical experts in areas consistent with the purpose and functions
of the advisory committee. The HHS Secretary, in consultation with such
other heads of federal agencies as may be appropriate, shall appoint a
maximum of 17 members to the NACIDD, ensuring that the total membership
is an odd number. The NACIDD shall consist of at least seven non-
federal voting members, including a Chairperson, and:
A. At least two non-federal health care professionals with
expertise in disability accessibility before, during, and after
disasters, medical and mass care disaster planning, preparedness,
response, or recovery;
B. At least two representatives from state, local, tribal, or
territorial agencies with expertise in disaster planning, preparedness,
response, or recovery for individuals with disabilities; and
C. At least two individuals with a disability with expertise in
disaster planning, preparedness, response, or recovery for individuals
with disabilities.
The NACIDD shall also have up to 10 federal, non-voting members (ex
officio), listed here: NACIDD Federal Non-Voting (Ex Officio) Members.
NACSD
Authority: The NACSD is required by section 2811B of the PHS Act
(42 U.S.C. 300hh-10c), as amended by PAHPAIA, Public Law 116-22.
Description of Duties: The NACSD evaluates issues and programs and
provides findings, advice, and recommendations to the HHS Secretary and
the ASPR, in accordance with FACA, to support and enhance all-hazards
public health and medical preparedness, response activities, and
recovery aimed at meeting the unique needs of older adults. The NACSD:
(1) provides advice and consultation with respect to the activities
carried out regarding at-risk individuals pursuant to section 2814 of
the PHS Act, as applicable and appropriate; (2) evaluates and provides
input with respect to the medical and public health needs of older
adults related to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all-
hazards emergencies; and (3) provides advice and consultation with
respect to State emergency preparedness and response activities
relating to older adults, including related drills and exercises
pursuant to the preparedness goals under the National Health Security
Strategy authorized under section 2802(b) of the PHS Act. The NACSD may
provide advice and recommendations to the HHS Secretary and the ASPR
with respect to older adults and the medical and public health grants
and cooperative agreements as applicable to preparedness and response
activities under Title XXVIII and Title III of the PHS Act. The NACSD
has several additional goals and activities outlined in their charter,
which can be found here: NACSD Additional Goals and Activities.
Membership and Designation: Members shall be appointed by the HHS
Secretary from among the nation's preeminent scientific, public health,
and medical experts in areas consistent with the purpose and functions
of the advisory committee. The HHS Secretary, in consultation with such
other heads of federal agencies as may be appropriate, shall appoint a
maximum of 17 members to the NACSD, ensuring that the total membership
is an odd number.
The NACSD shall consist of at least seven non-federal voting
members, including a Chairperson, and:
A. At least two non-federal health care professionals with
expertise in gerontological and/or geriatric medical disaster planning,
preparedness, response, or recovery; and
B. At least two representatives from state, local, tribal, or
territorial agencies with expertise in geriatric disaster planning,
preparedness, response, or recovery.
The NACSD shall also have up to 10 federal, non-voting members (ex
officio), listed here: NACSD Federal and Non-Federal Non-Voting (Ex
Officio) Members
NBSB
Authority: The NBSB is required under section 319M of the PHS Act
(42 U.S.C. 247d-7g) section 404 of the Pandemic and All Hazards
Preparedness Reauthorization Act (PAHPRA).
Description of Duties: The NBSB advises the HHS Secretary or the
ASPR on current and future trends, challenges, and opportunities
presented by advances in biological and life sciences, biotechnology,
and genetic engineering with respect to threats posed by naturally
occurring infectious diseases and chemical, biological, radiological,
and nuclear agents, and reviews and considers any information and
findings received from the working groups established under 42 U.S.C.
247d-7g(b). At the request of the HHS Secretary, the board also
provides recommendations and findings for expanded, intensified, and
coordinated biodefense research and development activities. The Board
also provides any recommendation, finding, or report provided to the
HHS Secretary or the ASPR on these matters to the appropriate
committees of Congress.
Membership and Designation: The NBSB shall consist of 13 voting
members, including the Chairperson; additionally, there may be non-
voting ex officio members. Members and the Chairperson shall be
appointed by the HHS Secretary from among the Nation's preeminent
scientific, public health, and medical experts, as follows:
A. Such federal officials as the HHS Secretary may determine are
necessary to support the functions of the Board;
B. Four individuals representing the pharmaceutical, biotechnology,
and device industries;
C. Four individuals representing academia;
D. Five other members as determined appropriate by the HHS
Secretary, of whom:
i. One such member shall be a practicing healthcare professional;
ii. One such member shall be an individual from an organization
representing healthcare consumers;
iii. One such member shall be an individual with pediatric subject
matter expertise; and
iv. One such member shall be a state, tribal, territorial, or local
public health official.
Nothing in the membership requirements shall preclude a member of
the Board from satisfying two or more of these requirements described
in subparagraph (D).
Additional details on NBSB membership requirements can be found in
their charter: NBSB Additional Membership Requirements
The Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and
Response of ASPR, Dawn O'Connell, having reviewed and approved this
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document, authorizes Adam DeVore, who is the Federal Register liaison,
to electronically sign this document for purposes of publication in the
Federal Register.
Adam DeVore,
Federal Register Liaison, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and
Response.
[FR Doc. 2024-25885 Filed 11-12-24; 8:45 am]
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