[Federal Register Volume 75, Number 148 (Tuesday, August 3, 2010)]
[Notices]
[Pages 45629-45630]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2010-19025]


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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. Several Committee member appointments are scheduled 
to end on April 1, 2011. Nominations of qualified candidates are being 
sought to fill future vacancies.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no 
later than 5 p.m. EDT on Wednesday,

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September 15, 2010, at the address listed below.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed or delivered to Wanda K. 
Jones, Dr.P.H., Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory 
Committee; C/O Office on Women's Health; Department of Health and Human 
Services; 200 Independence Avenue, SW.; Room 712E; Washington, DC20201. 
E-mail delivery of nominations will not be accepted.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Wanda K. Jones, Dr.P.H.; Department of 
Health and Human Services, C/O Office on Women's Health; 200 
Independence Avenue, SW.; Room 712E; Washington, DC 20201; please refer 
all inquiries to [email protected].

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 future 
committee member vacancies for the CFSAC. The positions are scheduled 
to become vacant on April 1, 2011. 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 the biomedical research and 
health services categories.
    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. 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.
    Nominations should be typewritten, and the original nomination and 
three copies submitted in one package. The following information must 
be part of the package 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 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: July 28, 2010.
Wanda K. Jones,
Designated Federal Officer, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory 
Committee.
[FR Doc. 2010-19025 Filed 8-2-10; 8:45 am]
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