Notice2026-05724
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee
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Published
March 24, 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 Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee (MSHRAC). The MSHRAC consists of 10 experts in fields associated with mining safety and health research and practice.
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[Federal Register Volume 91, Number 56 (Tuesday, March 24, 2026)]
[Notices]
[Page 14026]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [<a href="http://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]
[FR Doc No: 2026-05724]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Mine Safety
and Health Research Advisory Committee
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 Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee
(MSHRAC). The MSHRAC consists of 10 experts in fields associated with
mining safety and health research and practice.
DATES: Nominations for membership on the MSHRAC must be received no
later than April 22, 2026. Submissions received after this time will
not be considered for the current membership cycle.
ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to Zoe Dugdale, C/o Pauline
Benjamin, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health,
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway, S108-
7, Chamblee, Georgia 30341, or emailed to: <a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#bde7d9c8dad9dcd1d8fdded9de93dad2cb"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="0a506e7f6d6e6b666f4a696e69246d657c">[email protected]</span></a>.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Zoe Dugdale, Designated Federal
Officer, Mine Safety and Health Research Advisory Committee, National
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention, C/o Pauline Benjamin, 477 Buford Highway, S108-
7, Chamblee, Georgia 30341, Telephone (509) 354-8039, Email:
<a href="/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#49132d3c2e2d28252c092a2d2a672e263f"><span class="__cf_email__" data-cfemail="db81bfaebcbfbab7be9bb8bfb8f5bcb4ad">[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 Mine Safety and Health Research
Advisory Committee (MSHRAC). Nominees will be selected based on
expertise in fields associated with mining engineering, industrial
hygiene, occupational safety and health engineering, chemistry, safety
and health education, ergonomics, statistics, and psychology, and
experienced in dissemination of scientific research findings. 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
MSHRAC objectives (<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/faca/committees/mshrac.html">https://www.cdc.gov/faca/committees/mshrac.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 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 of and annually during their terms.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reviews potential
candidates for MSHRAC 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:
<bullet> Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact
information (telephone numbers, mailing address, and 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).
<bullet> 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
MSHRAC 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. 2026-05724 Filed 3-23-26; 8:45 am]
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