[Federal Register Volume 74, Number 164 (Wednesday, August 26, 2009)]
[Notices]
[Pages 43133-43134]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: E9-20568]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Chronic Fatigue 
Syndrome Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science.

ACTION: Notice.

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AUTHORITY: 42 U.S.C. 217a, section 222 of the Public Health Service 
(PHS) Act, as amended. The committee is governed by the provisions of 
Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. App 2), which sets forth 
standards for the formation and use of advisory committees.
SUMMARY: The Office of Public Health and Science, Office on Women's 
Health, HHS, is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be 
considered for appointment as a member of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome 
Advisory Committee (CFSAC). CFSAC provides science-based advice and 
recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through 
the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad range of issues and 
topics pertaining to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). CFSAC, which was 
formerly known as the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Coordinating Committee, 
was established by the Secretary of Health and Human Services on 
September 5, 2002. The appointments of five Committee members are 
scheduled to end on January 3, 2010. Nominations of qualified 
candidates are being sought to fill these scheduled vacancies.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no 
later than 5 p.m. EDT on September 20, 2009, at the address listed 
below.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed or delivered to Wanda K. 
Jones, DrPH, Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory 
Committee; Office on Women's Health; Department of Health and Human 
Services; 200 Independence Avenue, SW.; Room 712E; Washington, DC, 
20201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wanda K. Jones, Dr.P.H.; Department of 
Health and Human Services; 200 Independence Avenue, SW; Room 712E; 
Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690-7650.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFSAC was established on September 5, 2002. 
The Committee was established to advise, consult with, and make 
recommendations to the Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary for 
Health, on a broad range of topics including (1) the current state of 
the knowledge and research about the epidemiology and risk factors 
relating to chronic fatigue syndrome, and identifying potential 
opportunities in these areas; (2) current and proposed diagnosis and 
treatment methods for chronic fatigue syndrome; and (3) development and 
implementation of programs to inform the public, health care 
professionals, and the biomedical, academic, and research communities 
about chronic fatigue syndrome advances.

Nominations

    The Office on Women's Health is requesting nominations to fill five 
positions for the CFSAC. The positions are scheduled to become vacant 
on January 3, 2010. The Committee is composed of seven scientists with 
demonstrated expertise in biomedical research and four individuals with 
demonstrated expertise in health services, insurance, or voluntary 
organizations concerned with the problems of individuals with CFS. The 
vacant positions include all four categories. To qualify for 
consideration of appointment to the Committee, an individual must 
possess demonstrated experience and expertise in the designated fields 
or disciplines, as well as expert knowledge of the broad issues and 
topics pertinent to chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee will serve as 
voting members. Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee 
can be invited to serve terms of up to four years. Committee members 
receive a stipend for attending Committee meetings and conducting other 
business in the interest of the Committee. Committee members also are 
authorized to receive per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses 
incurred for conducting Committee business.
    Nominations should be typewritten. The following information should 
be included in the package of material submitted for each individual 
being nominated for consideration: (1) A letter of nomination that 
clearly states the name and affiliation of the nominee, the basis for 
the nomination (i.e., specific attributes which qualify the nominee for 
service in this capacity), and a statement that the nominee is willing 
to serve as a member of the Committee; (2) the nominator's name, 
address, and daytime telephone number, and the home and/or work 
address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the individual being 
nominated; and (3) a current copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae. 
Federal employees should not be nominated for consideration of 
appointment to this Committee.
    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of 
HHS Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points 
of view represented and the committee's function. Every effort is made 
to ensure that a broad representation of geographic areas, females, 
ethnic and minority groups, and people with disabilities are given 
consideration for membership on HHS Federal advisory committees. 
Appointment to this Committee shall be made without discrimination on 
the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, 
disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. 
Nominations must state that the nominee is willing to serve as a member 
of CFSAC and

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appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude membership. 
Potential candidates are required to provide detailed information 
concerning such matters as financial holdings, consultancies, and 
research grants or contracts to permit evaluation of possible sources 
of conflict of interest.

    Dated: August 21, 2009.
Wanda K. Jones,
Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. E9-20568 Filed 8-25-09; 8:45 am]
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