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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration

 

Advisory Commission on Childhood Vaccines; Request for 
Nominations for Voting Members

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is 
requesting nominations to fill three vacancies on the Advisory 
Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV). The Commission was established 
by title XXI of the Public Health Service Act, as enacted by Public Law 
99-660 and as subsequently amended, and advises the Secretary, HHS, on 
issues related to implementation of the National Vaccine Injury 
Compensation Program.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Mr. Bryan Johnson, Principal Staff 
Liaison, Policy and Commission Branch, Division of Vaccine Injury 
Compensation at (301) 443-1533.

DATES: Nominations are to be submitted by May 31, 1994.

ADDRESSES: All nominations are to be submitted to the Director, 
Division of Vaccine Injury Compensation, Bureau of Health Professions, 
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Parklawn Building, 
room 8A-35, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the authorities that established the 
Advisory Commission, viz., the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 
October 6, 1972 (Pub. L. 92-463) and section 2119 of the Public Health 
Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 300aa-19, as added by Public Law 99-660 and 
amended, HRSA is requesting nominations for three voting members of the 
Commission.
    The Commission advises the Secretary on the implementation of the 
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program; on its own initiative or 
as the result of the filing of a petition, recommends changes in the 
Vaccine Injury Table; advises the Secretary in implementing the 
Secretary's responsibilities under section 2127 regarding the need for 
childhood vaccination products that result in fewer or no significant 
adverse reactions; surveys Federal, State, and local programs and 
activities relating to the gathering of information on injuries 
associated with the administration of childhood vaccines, including the 
adverse reaction reporting requirements of section 2125(b), and advises 
the Secretary on means to obtain, compile, publish, and use credible 
data related to the frequency and severity of adverse reactions 
associated with childhood vaccines; and recommends to the Director, 
National Vaccine Program, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, 
research related to vaccine injuries which should be conducted to carry 
out the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
    The Commission consists of nine members appointed by the Secretary 
as follows: Three health professionals, of whom two are pediatricians, 
who are not employees of the United States, and who have expertise in 
the health care of children, the epidemiology, etiology, and prevention 
of childhood diseases, and the adverse reactions associated with 
vaccines; three members from the general public, of whom two are legal 
representatives of children who have suffered a vaccine-related injury 
or death; and three attorneys, of whom at least one shall be an 
attorney whose specialty includes representation of persons who have 
suffered a vaccine-related injury or death and one shall be an attorney 
whose specialty includes representation of vaccine manufacturers. In 
addition, the Director of the National Institutes of Health, the 
Assistant Secretary for Health, the Director of the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, and the Commissioner of Food and Drugs (or the 
designees of such officials), serve as non-voting ex officio members.
    Specifically, HRSA is requesting nominations for three voting 
members of the Commission representing: (1) A health professional with 
special experience in childhood diseases; (2) an attorney whose 
specialty includes representation of vaccine manufacturers; and (3) a 
member of the general public. The third category requires a total of 
three members of the general public, of whom at least two are legal 
representatives (parent or legal guardian) of children who have 
suffered a vaccine-related injury or death--by this notice, the 
Department is soliciting nominations for the third general public 
position. Nominees will be invited to serve 3-year terms beginning 
January 1, 1995, and ending December 31, 1997.
    Interested persons may nominate one or more qualified persons for 
membership on the Advisory Commission. Nominations shall state that the 
nominee is willing to serve as a member of the Commission and appears 
to have no conflict of interest that would preclude Commission 
membership. Potential candidates will be asked to provide detailed 
information concerning such matters as financial holdings, 
consultancies, and research grants or contracts to permit evaluation of 
possible sources of conflict of interest. A curriculum vitae should be 
submitted with the nomination.
    The Department has special interest in assuring that women, 
minority groups, and the physically handicapped are adequately 
represented on advisory bodies and therefore extends particular 
encouragement to nominations for appropriately qualified female, 
minority, or physically handicapped candidates.

    Dated: April 22, 1994.
John H. Kelso,
Acting Administrator.
[FR Doc. 94-10235 Filed 4-28-94; 8:45 am]
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