[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 28, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 4962]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-1739]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Service Administration


Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based 
Linkages; Notice for Request for Nominations

SUMMARY: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is 
requesting nominations to fill ten upcoming vacancies on the Advisory 
Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages (ACICBL).

    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 294f, Section 756 of the PHS Act, as 
amended. The Advisory Committee is governed by provisions of Public 
Law (Pub. L.) 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2) which sets 
forth standards for the formation and use of advisory committees.

DATES: The Agency must receive nominations on or before March 20, 2009.

ADDRESSES: All nominations are to be submitted by mail to Joan Weiss, 
PhD, RN, CRNP, Designated Federal Official, ACICBL, Division of 
Diversity and Interdisciplinary Education, Bureau of Health Professions 
(BHPr), HRSA, Parklawn Building, Room 9-36, 5600 Fishers Lane, 
Rockville, MD 20857.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norma J. Hatot, CAPT, Senior Program 
Officer, Division of Diversity and Interdisciplinary Education, Bureau 
of Health Professions, by e-mail [email protected] or telephone at (301) 
443-2681.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the authorities that established the 
ACICBL and the Federal Advisory Committee Act Public Law 92-463 as 
amended, HRSA is requesting nominations for 10 voting members.
    The ACICBL provides advice and recommendations to the Secretary and 
to the Congress concerning policy, program development and other 
matters of significance related to interdisciplinary, community-based 
training grant programs authorized under sections 751-755, Title VII, 
Part D of the Public Health Service Act. The ACICBL prepares an annual 
report describing the activities conducted during the fiscal year, 
identifying findings and developing recommendations to enhance Title 
VII Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Training Grant Programs. The 
Annual Report is submitted to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of 
Health and Human Services, and ranking members of the Committee on 
Health, Education, Labor and Pensions of the Senate, and the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce of the House of Representatives.
    The Department of Health and Human Services is requesting a total 
of ten nominations for voting members of the ACICBL from schools that 
have administered or are currently administering awards from the 
following programs: Allied Health; Area Health Education Centers; 
Chiropractic; Geriatric Academic Career Award; Geriatric Education 
Centers; Geriatric Training for Physicians, Dentists, and Behavioral 
and Mental Health Professionals; Graduate Psychology; and Podiatry. 
Among these nominations, students, residents, and/or fellows from these 
programs are encouraged to apply. The legislation governing this 
Committee requires a fair balance between the health professions, a 
broad geographic distribution and a balance of members from urban and 
rural areas, and the adequate representation of women and minorities. 
As such, the pool of appropriately qualified nominees should reflect 
these requirements to the degree possible.
    Interested individuals may nominate multiple qualified 
professionals for membership to the ACICBL to allow the Secretary a 
diverse listing of highly qualified potential candidates. Nominees 
willing to serve as members of the ACICBL should not have an appearance 
of a conflict of interest that would preclude their participation. 
Potential candidates will be asked to provide detailed information 
concerning consultancies, research grants, or contracts to permit an 
evaluation of possible sources of conflicts of interest. In addition, a 
curriculum vitae and a statement of interest will be required of the 
nominee to support experience working with Title VII Interdisciplinary, 
Community-Based Training Grant Programs, expertise in the field, and 
personal desire in participating on a National Advisory Committee. 
Qualified candidates will be invited to serve a three year term. All 
nominations must be received no later than March 20, 2009.

    Dated: January 21, 2009.
Alexandra Huttinger,
Director, Division of Policy Review and Coordination.
 [FR Doc. E9-1739 Filed 1-27-09; 8:45 am]
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