[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 77 (Thursday, April 23, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 18577-18578]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-9331]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Board of 
Scientific Counselors, Coordinating Office for Terrorism Preparedness 
and Emergency Response (BSC, COTPER)

    CDC is soliciting nominations for possible membership on the BSC, 
COTPER. This board provides advice and guidance to the Secretary, 
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Director, CDC, and 
the Director, COTPER, concerning strategies and goals for the programs 
and research within the divisions; conducts peer-review of scientific 
programs; and monitors the overall strategic direction and focus of the 
divisions.
    Nominations are being sought for individuals who have the expertise 
and qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishment of the 
board's objectives. Nominees will be selected by the Secretary, HHS, or 
designee, from authorities knowledgeable in the fields relevant to the 
issues addressed by the offices and divisions within the coordinating 
office and related disciplines, including: Medicine, epidemiology, 
laboratory science, informatics, behavioral science, social science, 
engineering, business, and crisis leadership. Members may be invited to 
serve for terms of up to four years. Consideration is given to 
representation from diverse geographic areas, both genders, ethnic and 
minority groups, and the disabled. Nominees must be U.S. citizens.
    The following information must be submitted for each candidate: 
Name, affiliation, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and 
current curriculum vitae. Nominations should be accompanied by a letter 
of recommendation stating the qualifications of the nominee and must be 
postmarked by May 11, 2009 to:

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Matthew Jennings, BSC Coordinator, CDC, Coordinating Office for 
Terrorism Preparedness and Emergency Response, 1600 Clifton Road, NE., 
Mailstop D-44, Atlanta, Georgia 30333, Telephone (404) 639-7357.
    The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been 
delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to 
announcements of meetings and other committee management activities for 
both CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

    Dated: April 17, 2009.
Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Service Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. E9-9331 Filed 4-22-09; 8:45 am]
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