[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 44 (Friday, March 6, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Page 12183]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-05189]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Service Administration


Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based 
Linkages, Notice for Request for Nominations

SUMMARY: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is 
requesting nominations to fill eleven upcoming vacancies on the 
Advisory Committee on Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages 
(ACICBL).

    Authority:  42 U.S.C. 294f, section 757 of the Public Health 
Service (PHS) Act, as amended by the Patient Protection and 
Affordable Care Act. The Advisory Committee is governed by the 
Federal Advisory Act, Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. 
Appendix 2) which sets forth standards for the formation and use of 
advisory committees.

DATES: The Agency must receive nominations on or before May 1, 2015.

ADDRESSES: All nominations are to be submitted either by mail to Joan 
Weiss, Ph.D., RN, CRNP, FAAN, Designated Federal Official, ACICBL, 
Division of Medicine and Dentistry, Bureau of Health Workforce (BHW), 
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Parklawn Building, 
Room 12C-05, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857 or email to 
Dr. Joan Weiss at [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For additional information, contact 
Dr. Joan Weiss, Division of Medicine and Dentistry, BHW, by email at 
[email protected] or telephone at (301) 443-0430. A copy of the current 
committee membership, charter and reports can be obtained by accessing 
the Advisory Committee Web site at http://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/bhpradvisory/acicbl/index.htm.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the authorities that established the 
ACICBL and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, HRSA is requesting 
nominations for eleven committee members. The ACICBL provides advice 
and recommendations to the Secretary of Health and Human Services 
(Secretary) concerning policy, program development, and other matters 
of significance related to interdisciplinary, community-based training 
grant programs authorized under sections 750-759, title VII, part D of 
the PHS Act, as amended. The ACICBL prepares an annual report 
describing the activities conducted during the fiscal year, identifying 
findings and developing recommendations to enhance these title VII 
programs. The annual report is submitted to the Secretary and ranking 
members of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and 
Pensions, and the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and 
Commerce. The ACICBL develops, publishes, and implements performance 
measures for programs under this part; develops and publishes 
guidelines for longitudinal evaluations (as described in section 
761(d)(2)) for programs under this part; and recommends appropriation 
levels for programs under this part.
    The Department of Health and Human Services is requesting a total 
of eleven nominations for members of the ACICBL from schools that have 
administered or are currently administering awards from the following 
programs/areas: Area Health Education Centers (3); Education and 
Training Relating to Geriatrics (2); Rural Interdisciplinary Training 
(2); Chiropractic Demonstration Program (1); Preventive and Primary 
Care Training for Podiatric Physicians (1); and Social Work (2). Among 
these nominations, students, residents, and/or fellows from these 
programs are encouraged to apply.
    HRSA has a special interest, and the legislation requires a fair 
balance between the health professions and members from urban and rural 
areas, a broad geographic distribution, and the adequate representation 
of women and minorities. HRSA encourages nominations of qualified 
candidates from these groups as well as individuals with disabilities.
    To allow the Secretary to choose from a highly qualified list of 
potential candidates, more than one nomination is requested per open 
position. Interested persons may nominate one or more qualified persons 
for membership. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominations must be 
typewritten. The following information should be included in the 
package of materials 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 that qualify the nominee for service in this 
capacity), a statement that the nominee is willing to serve as a member 
of the Committee and appears to have no conflict of interest that would 
preclude the Committee membership--potential candidates will be asked 
to provide detailed information concerning such matters as financial 
holdings, consultancies, research grants, and/or contracts to permit an 
evaluation of possible sources of conflicts of interest; (2) the 
nominator's name, address, and daytime telephone number, and the home/
or work address, telephone number, and email address of the individual 
being nominated; (3) a current copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae; 
and (4) a statement of interest from the nominee to support experience 
working with title VII interdisciplinary, community-based training 
grant programs; expertise in the field; and personal desire in 
participating on a National Advisory Committee.
    Members will receive a stipend for each official meeting day of the 
Committee, as well as per diem and travel expenses as authorized by 
section 5 U.S.C. 5703 for persons employed intermittently in Government 
service.
    Appointments shall be made without discrimination on the basis of 
age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and cultural, religious, or 
socioeconomic status. Qualified candidates will be invited to serve a 
3-year term.

Jackie Painter,
Director,
    Division of the Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2015-05189 Filed 3-5-15; 8:45 am]
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