[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 115 (Friday, June 14, 2019)]
[Notices]
[Pages 27790-27791]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-12592]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Health Resources and Services Administration


Solicitation of Nominations for Membership To Serve on the 
National Advisory Council on Migrant Health

AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Department 
of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Request for nominations.

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SUMMARY: HRSA is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be 
considered for appointment as members of the National Advisory Council 
on Migrant Health (NACMH/Council). The NACMH consults with and makes 
recommendations to the HHS Secretary concerning the organization, 
operation, selection, and funding of migrant health centers (MHC) and 
other entities, under grants and contracts under the Public Health 
Service (PHS) Act. HRSA is seeking nominations to fill up to five 
positions on the NACMH with individuals served by nominating health 
centers.

DATES: HRSA will receive written nominations for NACMH membership on a 
continuous basis.

ADDRESSES: Nomination packages must be submitted in hardcopy to the 
Designated Federal Official (DFO), NACMH, Strategic Initiatives and 
Planning Division, Office of Policy and Program Development, Bureau of 
Primary Health Care, HRSA, 16N38B, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, 
Maryland 20857.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: All requests for information regarding 
NACMH nominations should be sent to Esther Paul, DFO, NACMH, HRSA, in 
one of three ways: (1) Send a request to the following address: Esther 
Paul, Strategic Initiatives and Planning Division, Office of Policy and 
Program Development, Bureau of Primary Health Care, HRSA, 16N38B, 5600 
Fishers Lane, Rockville, Maryland 20857; (2) call 301-594-4300; or (3) 
send an email to [email protected]. A copy of the NACMH charter and list 
of the current membership are available on the NACMH website at https://bphc.hrsa.gov/qualityimprovement/strategicpartnerships/nacmh/index.html.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACMH was established and authorized under 
section 217 of the PHS Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 218), to consult with 
and make recommendations to the HHS Secretary concerning the 
organization, operation, selection, and funding of MHCs, and other 
entities under grants and contracts under section 330 of the PHS Act 
(42 U.S.C. 254b). The NACMH meets twice each calendar year, or at the 
discretion of the DFO in consultation with the NACMH Chair.
    Authority: NACMH is authorized under section 217 of the PHS Act, as 
amended (42 U.S.C. 218), and established by the Secretary. The NACMH is 
governed by the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2) 
(FACA), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of 
advisory committees.
    Nominations: HRSA requests nominations for voting members to serve 
as Special Government Employees (SGEs) on the NACMH. The nominations 
are to fill five open positions with MHC governing board members who 
are served by the nominating MHC and who are familiar with the delivery 
of health care to migratory and seasonal agricultural workers. The 
Secretary appoints NACMH members with the expertise needed to fulfill 
the duties of the Advisory Committee. The membership requirements set 
forth in section 217 of the PHS Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 218), 
require that the Council consist of 15 members, at least 12 of whom 
shall be members of the governing boards of MHCs or other entities 
assisted under section 330 of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 254b). Of such 12 
members, at least 9 shall be chosen from among those members served by 
such health centers and familiar with the delivery of health care to 
migratory and seasonal agricultural workers. The remaining three 
Council members shall be individuals qualified by training and 
experience in the medical sciences or in the administration of health 
programs. New members filling a vacancy that occurred prior to the 
expiration of a term may serve only for the remainder of such term. 
Members may serve after the expiration of their terms until their 
successors have taken office, but no longer than 120 days. Nominees 
must reside in the United States, and international travel cannot be 
funded.
    Individuals selected for appointment to NACMH will be invited to 
serve for up to 4 years as SGEs. Members appointed as SGEs receive a 
stipend and reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses incurred for 
attending NACMH meetings, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703 of the FACA 
for persons employed intermittently in government service.
    A complete nomination package should include the following 
information for each nominee: (1) A

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NACMH nomination form; (2) three letters of reference; (3) a statement 
of prior service on the NACMH; and (4) a biographical sketch of the 
nominee or a copy of his/her curriculum vitae. Nomination packages may 
be submitted directly by the nominated individual or by the person/
organization recommending the candidate.
    HHS will endeavor to ensure NACMH membership is fairly balanced, 
representing points of view and individuals of diverse geographic 
areas, gender, and ethnic and minority groups, as well as individuals 
with disabilities. Appointments shall be made without discrimination 
based on age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural, 
religious, or socioeconomic status.
    Individuals selected to be considered for appointment will be 
required to provide detailed information regarding their financial 
holdings, consultancies, and research grants or contracts. Disclosure 
of this information is required in order for HRSA ethics officials to 
determine whether there are conflicts between the SGE's public duties 
as a member of the NACMH and their private interests, including an 
appearance of a loss of impartiality as defined by federal laws and 
regulations, and to identify any required remedial action needed to 
address the potential conflict(s).

Maria G. Button,
Director, Division of the Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2019-12592 Filed 6-13-19; 8:45 am]
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