[Federal Register Volume 76, Number 137 (Monday, July 18, 2011)]
[Notices]
[Pages 42128-42129]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2011-18038]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


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

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the 
Secretary, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, Office on 
Women's Health.

ACTION: Notice.

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    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 271A, Section 222 of the Public Health 
Service (PHS) Act, as amended. The Committee is governed by the 
provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act, Public Law 92-463, 
as amended (5 U.S.C. App), which sets forth standards for the 
formation and use of advisory committees.

SUMMARY: The Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health, 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 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 related to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The appointments of 
three Committee members are scheduled to end during the 2012 calendar 
year. Nominations of qualified candidates are being sought to fill 
these future vacancies.

DATES: Nominations to be considered for appointment to the Committee 
must be received no later August 17, 2011, by 5 p.m. EDT, at the 
address listed below.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed or delivered to Nancy C. 
Lee, M.D., 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, DC 
20201. No nominations will be accepted by e-mail.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nancy C. Lee, M.D., Office on Women's 
Health, Department of Health and Human Services, 200 Independence 
Avenue, SW., Room 712E, Washington, DC 20201; Telephone: (202) 690-
7650. Inquiries also can be sent to [email protected].

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SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFSAC was established on September 5, 2002. 
The Committee was established to advise, consult with, and make 
recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through 
the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad range of topics 
including: (1) The current state of knowledge and research and the 
relevant gaps in knowledge and research about the epidemiology, 
etiologies, biomarkers and risk factors relating to CFS, and 
identifying potential opportunities in these areas; (2) impact and 
implications of current and proposed diagnosis and treatment methods 
for CFS; (3) development and implementation of programs to inform the 
public, health care professionals, and the biomedical academic and 
research communities about CFS advances; and (4) partnering to improve 
the quality of life of CFS patients.
    Nominations: The Office on Women's Health is requesting nominations 
to fill CFSAC positions that are scheduled to be vacated. The positions 
are scheduled to become vacant in April 2012. The Committee membership 
consists of 11 members. The Committee is composed of seven biomedical 
research scientists with demonstrated expertise in biomedical research 
applicable to CFS and four individuals with demonstrated expertise in 
health care delivery, private health care services or insurers, or 
voluntary organizations concerned with the problems of individuals with 
CFS. The scheduled vacancies affect both member 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 also are 
authorized to receive per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses 
incurred to attend the meetings.
    To qualify for consideration of appointment to the Committee, an 
individual must possess and demonstrate experience and expertise in the 
designated fields or disciplines, as well as expert knowledge of the 
broad issues and topics pertinent to CFS.
    Nominations should be typewritten. The original nomination package 
should include: (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 being considered for 
appointment to the Committee), 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 contact information 
(specifically, home and/or work address, telephone number and e-mail 
address) for the nominated individual; and (3) a current copy of the 
nominated individual's curriculum vitae or resume. Nominations that do 
not provide these three elements will not be considered. Nominations of 
Federal employees should not be submitted; Federal employees will not 
be considered for appointment to the 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, gender, 
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. Potential 
candidates will be required to provide detailed information concerning 
such matters as financial holdings, consultancies, and research grants 
or contracts to permit evaluation of possible conflicts of interest.

    Dated: July 12, 2011.
Nancy C. Lee,
Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health--Women's Health and Executive 
Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 2011-18038 Filed 7-15-11; 8:45 am]
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