[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 93 (Friday, May 15, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Page 22942]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-11319]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0191]


Request for Nominations for Voting Consumer Representative 
Members on Public Advisory Committees

AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting 
nominations for voting consumer representatives to serve on the Food 
Advisory Committee. This advisory committee is under the purview of the 
Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN).
    FDA has a special interest in ensuring that women, minority groups, 
and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on its 
advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations of qualified 
candidates from these groups.

DATES:  Nominations will be accepted for those voting consumer 
representative vacancies that will occur on June 30, 2010. Nominations 
received before July 14, 2009, will be considered for June 30, 2010, 
vacancies. Nominations received after July 14, 2009, will be accepted 
for vacancies occurring after June 30, 2010.

ADDRESSES:  All nominations for membership should be sent 
electronically to [email protected], or by mail to Advisory Committee 
Oversight and Management Staff (HF-4), 5600 Fishers Lane, rm. 15A-12, 
Rockville, MD 20857. Information about becoming a member on an FDA 
advisory committee can also be obtained by visiting FDA's Web site at 
http://www.fda.gov/oc/advisory/default.htm.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:  Carolyn Jeletic, Center for Food 
Safety and Applied Nutrition (HFS-024), 5100 Paint Branch Pkwy., 
College Park, MD 20740, 301-436-1913, FAX: 301-436-2637, e-mail: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for voting 
consumer members on the following CFSAN committee:

I. Function

Food Advisory Committee
    The Committee provides advice primarily to Commissioner of Food and 
Drugs and other appropriate officials, on emerging food safety, food 
science, nutrition, and other food-related health issues that FDA 
considers of primary importance for its food and cosmetics programs. 
The Committee may be charged with reviewing and evaluating available 
data and making recommendations on matters such as those relating to 
the following topics: (1) Broad scientific and technical food or 
cosmetic related issues, (2) the safety of new foods and food 
ingredients, (3) labeling of foods and cosmetics, (4) nutrient needs 
and nutritional adequacy, and (5) safe exposure limits for food 
contaminants. The Committee may also be asked to provide advice and 
make recommendations on ways of communicating to the public the 
potential risks associated with these issues and on approaches that 
might be considered for addressing the issues.

II. Criteria for Members

    Persons who are nominated for membership on the committees as 
consumer representatives must meet the following criteria: (1) 
Demonstrate ties to consumer and community-based organizations, (2) be 
able to analyze scientific and technical data, (3) understand research 
design, and (4) discuss benefits and risks. The consumer representative 
must be able to represent the consumer perspective on issues and 
actions before the advisory committee; serve as a liaison between the 
committee and interested consumers, associations, coalitions, and 
consumer organizations; and facilitate dialogue with the advisory 
committees on scientific issues that affect consumers.

III. Selection Procedures

    The selection of members representing consumer interests is 
conducted through procedures that include the use of organizations 
representing the public interest and consumer advocacy groups. The 
organizations have the responsibility of recommending candidates of the 
agency's selection.

IV. Nomination Procedures

    All nominations must include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae or 
resume (that includes the nominee's office address, telephone number, 
and e-mail address), and a list of consumer or community-based 
organizations for which the candidate can demonstrate active 
participation. Nominations will specify the advisory committee for 
which the nominee is recommended. Nominations will include confirmation 
that the nominee is aware of the nomination.
    Any interested person or organization may nominate one or more 
qualified persons for membership on one or more of the advisory 
committees to represent consumer interests. Self-nominations are also 
accepted. FDA will ask the potential candidates to provide detailed 
information concerning such matters as financial holdings, employment, 
and research grants and/or contracts to permit evaluation of possible 
sources of a conflict of interest. The nomination should specify the 
committee of interest. The term of office is up to 4 years, depending 
on the appointment date. 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: May 7, 2009.
Randall W. Lutter,
Deputy Commissioner for Policy.
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