Notice2026-05136
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women
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Published
March 17, 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 Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women (ACBCYW). The ACBCYW consists of 15 experts in fields associated with breast cancer, disease prevention, early detection, diagnosis, public health, social marketing, genetic screening and counseling, treatment, rehabilitation, palliative care, and survivorship in young women, or in related disciplines with a specific focus on young women.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 51 (Tuesday, March 17, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Pages 12807-12808]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05136]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory
Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women
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 Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women
(ACBCYW). The ACBCYW consists of 15 experts in fields associated with
breast cancer, disease prevention, early detection, diagnosis, public
health, social marketing, genetic screening and counseling, treatment,
rehabilitation, palliative care, and survivorship in young women, or in
related disciplines with a specific focus on young women.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the ACBCYW must be received no
later than April 20, 2026. Packages received
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after this time will not be considered for the current membership
cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to Kimberly E. Smith,
M.B.A., M.H.A. c/o ACBCYW Secretariat, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 3719 North Peachtree Road, Building 100, Chamblee, Georgia
30341 or emailed (recommended) to <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#93f2f0f1f0eae4d3f0f7f0bdf4fce5"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="bbdad8d9d8c2ccfbd8dfd895dcd4cd">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly E. Smith, M.B.A., M.H.A.,
Designated Federal Officer, National Center for Chronic Disease
Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop S107-4, Atlanta, Georgia
30341. Telephone: (404) 498-0073; <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#15747677766c62557671763b727a63"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="8deceeefeef4facdeee9eea3eae2fb">[email protected]</span></a>.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Nominations are being sought for individuals
who have expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to the
accomplishments of the objectives of the Advisory Committee on Breast
Cancer in Young Women (ACBCYW). Nominees will be selected based on
expertise in the fields of breast health, breast cancer, disease
prevention and risk reduction, survivorship (including metastatic
breast cancer), hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC), or in
related disciplines with a specific focus on young women. Persons with
personal experience with early onset breast cancer are also eligible to
apply. This includes but may not be limited to breast cancer survivors
45 years of age and younger and caregivers of said persons. Federal
employees will not be considered for membership. Members may be invited
to serve up to four-year terms. Selection of members is based on
candidates' qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of
ACBCYW objectives (<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/php/advisory-committee/">https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/php/advisory-committee/</a>).
Department of Health and Human Services 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 ACBCYW
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 December
2026, 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] 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).
[ssquf] A biographical sketch of the nominee (150 words or less)
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
ACBCYW 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. 2026-05136 Filed 3-16-26; 8:45 am]
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