Notice2026-02751
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis
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Published
February 11, 2026
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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 Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis (ACET). ACET consists of 10 experts including the Chair in fields associated with public health, epidemiology, immunology, infectious disease, pulmonary disease, pediatrics, tuberculosis, microbiology, and preventive health care delivery.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 28 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 6226]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-02751]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory
Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis
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 Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis
(ACET). ACET consists of 10 experts including the Chair in fields
associated with public health, epidemiology, immunology, infectious
disease, pulmonary disease, pediatrics, tuberculosis, microbiology, and
preventive health care delivery.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the ACET must be received no later
than March 31, 2026. Submission received after this time will not be
considered for the current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be emailed to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#95fbf6fdfde6e1e5e5faf9fcf6ecd5f6f1f6bbf2fae3"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="b2dcd1dadac1c6c2c2dddedbd1cbf2d1d6d19cd5ddc4">[email protected]</span></a>
with subject line ``ACET 2026 Nomination.''
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: ACET Committee Management, Office of
Policy, Planning, and Partnerships, National Center for HIV, Viral
Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. Email: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#0a64696262797e7a7a65666369734a696e69246d657c"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="89e7eae1e1fafdf9f9e6e5e0eaf0c9eaedeaa7eee6ff">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: ACET provides advice and recommendations
regarding the elimination of tuberculosis (TB) to the Secretary, HHS;
the Assistant Secretary for Health, HHS; and the Director, CDC. ACET
(a) makes recommendations on policies, strategies, objectives, and
priorities; (b) addresses development and application of new
technologies; (c) provides guidance and review of CDC's TB prevention
research portfolio and program priorities; and (d) reviews the extent
to which progress has been made toward eliminating TB.
Nominations are sought for individuals who have the expertise and
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of the
objectives of the ACET. Nominees will be selected on the basis of their
expertise in public health, epidemiology, immunology, infectious
diseases, pulmonary disease, pediatrics, tuberculosis, microbiology, or
preventive health care delivery. Expertise within TB includes having
had TB disease or being the parent of a child with TB disease. 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 ACET
objectives.
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
free from discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color,
national origin, age, disability, or sex. 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. Committee
members are Special Government Employees, requiring the filing of
financial disclosure reports at the beginning and annually during their
terms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviews
potential candidates for ACET 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, 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, and email address).
[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 (i.e., CDC, National Institutes of
Health, Food and Drug Administration).
[ssquf] A biographical sketch of the nominee (500 words or fewer).
Nominations may be submitted by the candidate or by the person/
organization recommending the candidate. CDC will collect and retain
nominations received for up to two years to create a pool of potential
ACET nominees. When a vacancy occurs, CDC will review nominations and
may contact nominees at that time.
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. 2026-02751 Filed 2-10-26; 8:45 am]
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