[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 158 (Thursday, August 15, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49759-49760]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-19809]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Request for Nominations of Candidates to Serve on the Board of 
Scientific Counselors, National Center for Environmental Health/Agency 
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (BSC, NCEH/ATSDR)

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is soliciting 
nominations for membership on the BSC, NCEH/ATSDR. The BSC, NCEH/ATSDR 
consists of 16 experts knowledgeable in the field of environmental 
public health or in related disciplines, who are selected by the 
Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). 
The BSC, NCEH/ATSDR provides advice and guidance to the Secretary, HHS; 
the Director, CDC; and the Director, NCEH/ATSDR, regarding program 
goals, objectives, strategies, and priorities in fulfillment of the 
agencies' mission to protect and promote people's health. The Board 
provides advice and guidance to help NCEH/ATSDR work more efficiently 
and effectively with its various constituents and to fulfill its 
mission in protecting America's health.
    Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and 
qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of the 
Board's objectives. Nominees will be selected from experts having 
experience in preventing human diseases and disabilities caused by 
environmental conditions. Experts in the disciplines of toxicology, 
epidemiology, environmental or occupational medicine, behavioral 
science, risk assessment, exposure assessment, and experts in public 
health and other related disciplines will be considered. Members may be 
invited to serve up to four-year terms.
    The HHS policy stipulates that committee membership be balanced in 
terms of points of view represented and the board's function. 
Consideration is given to a broad representation of geographic areas 
within the U.S., as well as gender, race, ethnicity, persons with 
disabilities, and several factors including: (1) The committee's 
mission; (2) the geographic, ethnic, social, economic, or scientific 
impact of the advisory committee's recommendations; (3) the types of 
specific perspectives required, for example, those of consumers, 
technical experts, the public at-large, academia, business, or other 
sectors; (4) the need to obtain divergent points of view on the issues 
before the advisory committee; and (5) the relevance of State, local, 
or tribal governments to the development of the advisory committee's 
recommendations. Nominees must be U.S. citizens.
    The following information must be submitted for each candidate: 
Name, affiliation, address, telephone number, and current curriculum 
vitae. Email addresses are requested if available. Nominations should 
be sent, in writing, and postmarked by September 30, 2013, to: Sandra 
Malcom, Committee Management Specialist, NCEH/ATSDR, CDC, 4770 Buford 
Highway, NE., Mailstop F61, Atlanta, Georgia 30341, Email address: 
[email protected]. Telephone and facsimile submissions cannot be accepted.
    Candidates invited to serve will be asked to submit the 
``Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE Form 450) for Special 
Government Employees

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Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.'' This form allows CDC to determine whether 
there is a statutory conflict between that person's public 
responsibilities as a Special Government Employee and private interests 
and activities, or the appearance of a lack of impartiality, as defined 
by Federal regulation. The form may be viewed and downloaded at http://www.usoge.gov/forms/oge450_pdf/oge450_accessible.pdf.
    This form should not be submitted as part of a nomination.
    The Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, has been 
delegated the authority to sign Federal Register notices pertaining to 
announcements of meetings and other committee management activities, 
for both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Agency 
for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry.

Elaine L. Baker,
Director, Management Analysis and Services Office, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2013-19809 Filed 8-14-13; 8:45 am]
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