[Federal Register Volume 65, Number 146 (Friday, July 28, 2000)]
[Notices]
[Pages 46460-46461]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 00-19131]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Office of Public Health and Science; Office of the Secretary


Request for Nominations for Members of the Chronic Fatigue 
Syndrome Coordinating Committee

    The Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS), Department of 
Health and Human Services (DHHS), requests nominations for 
representatives to serve on the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Coordinating 
Committee (CFSCC). Nominations are solicited for one biomedical 
research scientist with demonstrated achievements in biomedical 
research relating to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS); and, one 
individual who is a representative of a voluntary organization 
concerned with the problems of individuals with CFS.

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    DHHS has a strong interest in ensuring that women, minority groups, 
and physically challenged individuals are adequately represented on the 
Committee and, therefore, encourages nominations of qualified 
candidates from these groups. DHHS also encourages geographic diversity 
in the composition of the Committee.
    Information Required: A nominations package must include the 
following information for each nominee.
    A. A letter of nomination stating the name, affiliation, and 
contact information for the nominee, the basis for the nomination 
(i.e., what specific attributes recommend him/her for service in this 
capacity), and the nominee's area of expertise;
    B. A biographical sketch of the nominee and a copy of his or her 
curriculum vitae; and
    C. The name, return address, and daytime telephone number at which 
the nominator can be contacted. Organizational nominators must identify 
a principal contact person in addition to contact information. 
Optimally, a nomination package would also include a statement by the 
nominee that he/she is willing to accept an appointment to Committee 
membership.
    All nomination information for a nominee must be provided in a 
complete single package within 45 days of the publication of this 
notice. Incomplete nominations cannot be considered. The nomination 
letter must bear an original signature; facsimile transmissions or 
copies are not acceptable.

DATES: All nominations must be received at the address below no later 
than 4 p.m. EDT on or before September 11, 2000.

ADDRESSES: All nomination packages shall be submitted to Janice C. 
Ramsden, Executive Secretary, CFSCC, Office of the Acting Director, 
NIH, Building 1, Room 235, 1 Center Drive, MSC 0159, Bethesda, Maryland 
20892-0159.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Janice C. Ramsden at the above address 
or at 301-496-0959, or e-mail at [email protected].

    Dated: July 20, 2000.
Janice C. Ramsden,
Executive Secretary, CFSCC, Office of the Director, NIH.
[FR Doc. 00-19131 Filed 7-27-00; 8:45 am]
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