[Federal Register Volume 71, Number 134 (Thursday, July 13, 2006)]
[Notices]
[Pages 39685-39686]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E6-11039]


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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 ACCV was established by 
Title XXI of the Public Health Service Act (the Act), 42 U.S.C. 300aa-1 
et seq., and advises the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the 
Secretary) on issues related to implementation of the National Vaccine 
Injury Compensation Program (VICP).

DATES: The agency must receive nominations on or before August 14, 
2006.

ADDRESSES: All nominations are to be submitted to the Director, 
Division of Vaccine Injury Compensation, Healthcare Systems Bureau, 
HRSA, Parklawn Building, Room 11C-26, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, 
Maryland 20857.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Cheryl A. Lee, Principal Staff 
Liaison, Policy Analysis Branch, Division of Vaccine Injury 
Compensation, HSB, HRSA at (301) 443-2124 or e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the authorities that established the 
ACCV, and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of October 6, 1972, 5 
U.S.C. App., HRSA is requesting nominations for three voting members of 
the ACCV.
    The ACCV advises the Secretary on the implementation of the VICP. 
The activities of the ACCV include: Recommending changes in the Vaccine 
Injury Table at its own initiative or as the result of the filing of a 
petition; advising the Secretary in implementing section 2127 regarding 
the need for childhood vaccination products that result in fewer or no 
significant adverse reactions; surveying Federal, State, and local 
programs and activities related to gathering information on injuries 
associated with the administration of childhood vaccines, including the 
adverse reaction reporting requirements of section 2125(b); advising 
the Secretary on the methods of obtaining, compiling, publishing, and 
using credible data related to the frequency and severity of adverse 
reactions associated with childhood vaccines; and recommending to the 
Director of the National Vaccine Program that vaccine safety research 
be conducted on various vaccine injuries.
    The ACCV consists of nine voting members appointed by the Secretary 
as follows: Three health professionals, who are not employees of the 
United States Government and have expertise in the healthcare of 
children; and the epidemiology, etiology, and prevention of childhood 
diseases; and the adverse reactions associated with vaccines, at least 
two of whom shall be pediatricians; three members from the general 
public, at least two of whom shall be legal representatives (parents or 
guardians) 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 of whom 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 the Food and Drug 
Administration (or the designees of such officials) serve as nonvoting 
ex officio members.
    Specifically, HRSA is requesting nominations for three voting 
members of the ACCV representing: (1) A health professional who has 
expertise in the healthcare of children and the epidemiology, etiology, 
and prevention of childhood diseases; (2) an attorney whose specialty 
includes representation of a vaccine manufacturer; and (3) a member of 
the general public. Nominees will be invited to serve a 3-year term 
beginning January 1, 2007, and ending December 31, 2009.
    Interested persons may nominate one or more qualified persons for 
membership on the ACCV. Nominations shall state that the nominee is 
willing to

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serve as a member of the ACCV and appears to have no conflicts of 
interest that would preclude the ACCV membership. Potential candidates 
will be asked to provide detailed information concerning consultancies, 
research grants, or contracts to permit evaluation of possible sources 
of conflicts of interest. A curriculum vitae or resume should be 
submitted with the nomination.
    The Department of Health and Human Services has special interest in 
assuring that women, minority groups, and the physically disabled are 
adequately represented on advisory committees; and therefore, extends 
particular encouragement to nominations for appropriately qualified 
female, minority, or disabled candidates.

    Dated: July 7, 2006.
Caroline Lewis,
Acting Associate Administrator for Administration and Financial 
Management.
[FR Doc. E6-11039 Filed 7-12-06; 8:45 am]
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