[Federal Register Volume 62, Number 115 (Monday, June 16, 1997)] [Notices] [Page 32617] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 97-15636] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES Food and Drug Administration Request for Nominations for Members on Public Advisory Committees; Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Notice. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting nominations for members to serve on the Veterinary Medicine Advisory Committee (the committee) in FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine. FDA has a special interest in ensuring that women, minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on advisory committees and, therefore, the agency encourages nominations of appropriately qualified candidates from these groups. DATES: No cutoff date is established for receipt of nominations. ADDRESSES: All nominations for membership should be sent to Jacquelyn L. Pace (address below). FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jacquelyn L. Pace, Center for Veterinary Medicine (HFV-200), Food and Drug Administration, 7500 Standish Pl., Rockville, MD 20855, 301-594-5920. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for members to serve on the committee. The function of the committee is to review and evaluate available data concerning safety and effectiveness of marketed and investigational new animal drugs, feeds, and devices for use in the treatment and prevention of animal disease and increased animal production. Criteria for Members Persons nominated for membership on the committee shall have adequately diversified experience that is appropriate to the work of the committee in such fields as companion animal medicine, food animal medicine, avian medicine, microbiology, biometrics, toxicology, pathology, pharmacology, animal science, epidemiology and chemistry. The specialized training and experience necessary to qualify the nominee as experts suitable for appointment are subject to review, but may include experience in medical practice, teaching, and/or research relevant to the field of activity of the committee. The term of office is 4 years. Nomination Procedures Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified persons for membership on the committee. Nominations shall state that the nominee is aware of the nomination, is willing to serve as a member of the committee, and appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude committee membership. A current copy of nominee's curriculum vitae should be included. Potential candidates will be asked by FDA to provide detailed information concerning such matters as employment, financial holdings, consultancies, and research grants or contracts in order to permit evaluation of possible sources of conflict of interest. This notice is issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2) and 21 CFR part 14 relating to advisory committees. Dated: June 9, 1997. Michael A. Friedman, Deputy Commissioner for Operations. [FR Doc. 97-15636 Filed 6-13-97; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 4160-01-F