[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43147-43148]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-20487]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Food and Drug Administration

[Docket No. FDA-2009-N-0394]


Request for Nominations for Voting Members on a Public Advisory 
Committee; Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee

AGENCY:  Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

ACTION:  Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting 
nominations for members to serve on the Tobacco Products Scientific 
Advisory Committee (the committee) in the Office of Science, Center for 
Tobacco Products. Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA 
is publishing a document announcing the establishment of this 
committee.
    FDA has a special interest in ensuring that women, minority groups, 
and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on 
advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations of qualified 
candidates from these groups.

DATES:  Nominations received on or before October 13, 2009, will be 
given first consideration for membership on the Tobacco Products 
Scientific Advisory Committee. Nominations received after October 13, 
2009, will be considered for nomination to the Tobacco Products 
Scientific Advisory Committee should nominees still be needed.

ADDRESSES: All letters of interest and nominations should be submitted 
in writing to Erik P. Mettler (see FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT).

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Erik P. Mettler, Office of Policy, 
Office of the Commissioner, Food and Drug Administration, 10903 New 
Hampshire Ave., WO1, rm. 4324, Silver Spring, MD 20993, 301-796-4711, 
FAX: 301-847-3541, e-mail: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for voting 
members on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee. 
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a 
Request for Notification from Industry Organizations interested in 
participating in the selection process for nonvoting industry 
representatives on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee.

I. Function of the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee

    The Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee advises the 
Commissioner of Food and Drugs (the Commissioner) or designee in 
discharging responsibilities as they relate to the regulation of 
tobacco products. The committee reviews and evaluates safety, 
dependence, and health issues relating to tobacco products and provides 
appropriate advice, information, and recommendations to the 
Commissioner.

II. Criteria for Voting Members

    The committee shall consist of 12 members including the Chair. 
Members and the Chair are selected by the Commissioner or designee from 
among individuals knowledgeable in the fields of medicine, medical 
ethics, science, or technology involving the manufacture, evaluation, 
or use of tobacco products. Almost all non-Federal members of this 
committee serve as Special Government Employees. The committee shall 
include nine technically qualified voting members, selected by the 
Commissioner or designee. The nine voting members shall be physicians, 
dentists, scientists, or health care professionals practicing in the 
area of oncology, pulmonology, cardiology, toxicology, pharmacology, 
addiction, or any other relevant specialty. One member shall be an 
officer or employee of a State or local government or of the Federal 
Government. The final voting member shall be a representative of the 
general public.
    In addition to the voting members, the committee shall include 
three nonvoting members who are identified with industry interests. 
These members shall include one representative of the tobacco 
manufacturing industry, one representative of the interests of tobacco 
growers, and one representative of the interests of the small business 
tobacco manufacturing industry. This final position can be filled on a 
rotating, sequential basis by representatives of

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different small business tobacco manufacturers based on areas of 
expertise relevant to the topics being considered by the committee. 
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a 
Request for Notification from Industry Organizations interested in 
participating in the selection process for nonvoting industry 
representatives on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee.
    The Commissioner or designee shall designate one of the voting 
members of the committee to serve as chairperson.

III. Nomination Procedures

    Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified persons 
for membership on the advisory committee. Self-nominations are also 
accepted. Nominations must include a current resume or curriculum vitae 
of each nominee, including current business address and/or home 
address, telephone number, and e-mail address if available. Nominations 
must also acknowledge that the nominee is aware of the nomination 
unless self-nominated. FDA will ask the potential candidates to provide 
detailed information concerning matters related to financial holdings, 
employment, and research grants and/or contracts.
    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: August 19, 2009.
David Horowitz,
Assistant Commissioner for Policy.
[FR Doc. E9-20487 Filed 8-25-09; 8:45 am]
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