[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 223 (Thursday, November 19, 2015)]
[Notices]
[Pages 72437-72438]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2015-29550]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services 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 vacancies on the Advisory Committee on 
Interdisciplinary, Community-Based Linkages (ACICBL). The ACICBL is 
authorized by 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 (Pub. L.) 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 will receive nominations on a continuous basis.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be submitted to Regina Wilson, 
Advisory Council Operations, Bureau of Health Workforce, HRSA, 11w45c, 
5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857. Mail delivery should be 
addressed to Regina Wilson, Advisory Council Operations, Bureau of 
Health Workforce, HRSA, at the above address, or via email to: 
[email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joan Weiss, Ph.D., RN, CRNP, FAAN, 
Designated Federal Official, ACICBL at 301-443-0430 or email at 
[email protected]. A copy of the current committee membership, charter 
and reports can be obtained by accessing the http://www.hrsa.gov/advisorycommittees/bhpradvisory/acicbl/index.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 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, 
part D 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 also 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.
    Specifically, HRSA is requesting nominations for voting members of 
the ACICBL representing: Area Health Education Centers, Education and 
Training Relating to Geriatrics, Rural Interdisciplinary Training, 
Allied Health, Podiatry, Chiropractic, Psychology, and Social Work.
    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will consider 
nominations of all qualified individuals with the areas of subject 
matter expertise noted above. Individuals may nominate themselves or 
other individuals, and professional associations and organizations may 
nominate one or more qualified persons for membership. Nominations 
shall state that the nominee is willing to serve as a member of the 
ACICBL and appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude 
the ACICBL membership. Potential candidates will be asked to provide 
detailed information concerning financial interests, consultancies, 
research grants, and/or contracts that might be affected by 
recommendations of the ACICBL to permit evaluation of possible sources 
of conflicts of interest.
    A nomination package should include the following information for 
each nominee: (1) A letter of nomination from an employer, a colleague, 
or a professional organization stating the name, affiliation, and 
contact information for the nominee, the basis for the nomination 
(i.e., what specific attributes, perspectives, and/or skills does the 
individual possess that would benefit the workings of ACICBL, and the 
nominee's field(s) of expertise); (2) a letter of self-interest stating 
the reasons the nominee would like to serve on the ACICBL; (3) a 
biographical sketch of the nominee and a copy of his/her curriculum 
vitae; and (4) the name, address, daytime telephone number, and email 
address at which the nominator can be contacted. Nominations will be 
considered as

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vacancies occur on the ACICBL. Nominations should be updated and 
resubmitted every three years to continue to be considered for 
committee vacancies.
    HHS strives to ensure that the membership of HHS federal advisory 
committees is balanced in terms of points of view represented and the 
committee's function. Every effort is made to ensure that the views of 
women, all ethnic and racial groups, and people with disabilities are 
represented on HHS Federal advisory committees. The Department also 
encourages geographic diversity in the composition of the committee. 
The Department encourages nominations of qualified candidates from all 
groups and locations. Appointment to the ACIBL shall be made without 
discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual 
orientation, disability, and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic 
status.

Jackie Painter,
Director, Division of the Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2015-29550 Filed 11-18-15; 8:45 am]
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