[Federal Register Volume 87, Number 197 (Thursday, October 13, 2022)]
[Notices]
[Page 62107]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2022-22212]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the World Trade 
Center Health Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (WTCHP-
STAC)

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 
accordance with provisions of the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and 
Compensation Act of 2010 (42 U.S.C. 300mm-1(a)(2)), is seeking 
nominations for membership on the World Trade Center (WTC) Health 
Program Scientific/Technical Advisory Committee (WTCHP-STAC). The 
WTCHP-STAC consists of 17 members including experts in fields 
associated with occupational medicine, pulmonary medicine, 
environmental medicine, environmental health, industrial hygiene, 
epidemiology, toxicology, and mental health, and representatives of WTC 
responders as well as representatives of certified-eligible WTC 
survivors.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the WTCHP-STAC must be received no 
later than November 14, 2022. Packages received after this time will 
not be considered for the current membership cycle.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to NIOSH Docket 229-J, c/o 
Mia Wallace, Committee Management Specialist, National Institute for 
Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), CDC, 1600 Clifton Road NE, 
Mailstop V24-4, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4027, or emailed (recommended) 
to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Tania Carre[oacute]n-Valencia, Ph.D., 
MS, Designated Federal Officer, WTCHP-STAC, CDC, 1600 Clifton Road NE, 
Mailstop R-12, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4027; Telephone: (513) 841-4515 
(this is not a toll-free number); Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The WTCHP-STAC reviews scientific and 
medical evidence and makes recommendations to the Administrator of the 
WTC Health Program on additional Program eligibility criteria and 
additional WTC-related health conditions, reviews and evaluates 
policies and procedures used to determine whether sufficient evidence 
exists to support adding a health condition to the List of WTC-Related 
Health Conditions, makes recommendations regarding individuals to 
conduct independent peer reviews of the scientific and technical 
evidence underlying a final rule adding a condition to the List of WTC-
Related Health Conditions, and provides consultation on research 
regarding certain health conditions related to the September 11, 2001, 
terrorist attacks.
    Nominations are being sought for individuals who have expertise and 
qualifications necessary to contribute to accomplishing the Committee's 
objectives. The Administrator of the WTC Health Program is seeking 
nominations for members fulfilling the following categories:
     Occupational physician;
     Environmental medicine or environmental health 
professional; and
     Representative of WTC responders.
    Members may be invited to serve for four-year terms. Selection of 
members is based on candidates' qualifications to contribute to the 
accomplishment of WTCHP-STAC objectives. More information on the 
Committee is available at https://www.cdc.gov/wtc/stac.html.
    The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) policy 
stipulates that committee membership be balanced in terms of points of 
view represented and the Committee's function. Appointments shall be 
made without discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, 
gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, HIV status, disability, 
and cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status. Nominees must be U.S. 
citizens. Current participation on federal workgroups or prior 
experience serving on a federal advisory committee does not disqualify 
a candidate; however, HHS policy is to avoid excessive individual 
service on advisory committees and multiple committee memberships. 
Committee members are Special Government Employees, requiring the 
filing of financial disclosure reports at the beginning and annually 
during their terms. NIOSH identifies potential candidates and provides 
a slate of nominees for consideration to the Director of CDC for WTCHP-
STAC membership each year; CDC reviews the proposed slate of candidates 
and provides a slate of nominees for consideration to HHS for final 
selection. HHS notifies CDC; CDC notifies NIOSH; and NIOSH notifies the 
candidates of their appointments as soon as the HHS selection process 
is completed. Note that the need for different expertise varies from 
year to year and a candidate who is not selected in one year may be 
reconsidered in a subsequent year.
    Candidates should submit the following items:
    [ssquf] Current curriculum vitae, including complete contact 
information (telephone numbers, mailing address, email address);
    [ssquf] The category of membership (environmental medicine or 
environmental health specialist, occupational physician, pulmonary 
physician, representative of WTC responders, certified-eligible WTC 
survivor representative, industrial hygienist, toxicologist, 
epidemiologist, or mental health professional) that the candidate is 
qualified to represent;
    [ssquf] A summary of the background, experience, and qualifications 
that demonstrates the candidate's suitability for the nominated 
membership category; and
    [ssquf] At least one letter of recommendation from person(s) not 
employed by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. 
Candidates may submit letter(s) from current HHS employees if they 
wish, but at least one letter must be submitted by a person not 
employed by an HHS agency (e.g., CDC, NIH, FDA).
    Nominations may be submitted by the candidate him- or herself, or 
by the person/organization recommending the candidate.
    The Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Office of the 
Chief Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 
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.

Kalwant Smagh,
Director, Strategic Business Initiatives Unit, Office of the Chief 
Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2022-22212 Filed 10-12-22; 8:45 am]
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