[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 8, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 14374-14375]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-04706]


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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 for 
consideration for appointment as members of the National Advisory 
Council on Migrant Health (NACMH). NACMH advises, consults with, and 
makes recommendations to the Secretary of HHS concerning the 
organization, operation, selection, and funding of migrant health 
centers (MHCs) and other entities, under grants and contracts under the 
Public Health Service (PHS) Act. HRSA is seeking nominations to fill 
two positions on NACMH.

AUTHORITY: NACMH is authorized by section 217 of the PHS Act, Title 42 
U.S.C. 218, and established by the Secretary of HHS. It is governed by 
the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, as amended (5 U.S.C. 
Chapter 10), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of 
advisory committees.

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

ADDRESSES: Nomination packages must be submitted in hard copy to the

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Designated Federal Official (DFO), NACMH, Strategic Initiatives, 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 via email to the NACMH DFO at 
[email protected]. A copy of the NACMH charter and list of the 
current membership is available on the NACMH web page at https://www.hrsa.gov/advisory-committees/migrant-health.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: NACMH was established and authorized under 
section 217 of the PHS Act (42 U.S.C. 218) to advise, consult with, and 
make recommendations to the Secretary of HHS concerning the 
organization, operation, selection, and funding of MHCs, and other 
entities under grants and contracts under section 330(g) of the PHS Act 
(42 U.S.C. 254b(g)). NACMH meets twice each calendar year, or at the 
discretion of the DFO in consultation with the Chair.
    Nominations: HRSA is requesting nominations for two voting members 
to serve as Special Government Employees (SGEs) on NACMH. Specifically, 
HRSA is requesting nominations for the following positions: MHC board 
member (one nominee); and MHC Administrator/Provider (one nominee). The 
board member nominee must be a member or member-elect of a governing 
board of an organization receiving funding under section 330(g) of the 
PHS Act. Additionally, the board member nominee must be familiar with 
the delivery of primary health care to migratory and seasonal 
agricultural workers (MSAWs) and their families. The Administrator/
Provider nominee must be qualified by training and experience in 
medical sciences or in the administration of health programs for MSAWs 
and their families. Interested applicants may self-nominate or be 
nominated by another individual or organization.
    The Secretary of HHS appoints NACMH members with the expertise 
needed to fulfill the duties of the Advisory Committee. The membership 
requirements set-forth under section 217 of the PHS Act require that 
the NACMH 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(g) of the PHS Act. Of these 12 board members, at least nine 
shall be individuals who are MHC patients and familiar with the 
delivery of health care to MSAWs. The remaining three NACMH 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 occurring prior to term expiration may serve 
only for the remainder of such term. Members may serve after term 
expiration until their successors take 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 the NACMH will be invited 
to serve for up to 4 years. Members appointed as SGEs receive a stipend 
and reimbursement for per diem and travel expenses incurred for 
attending NACMH meetings and/or conducting other business on behalf of 
the NACMH, as authorized by 5 U.S.C. 5703 for persons employed 
intermittently in government service.
    The following information must be included in the package of 
materials submitted for each individual nominated for consideration: 
(1) NACMH nomination form, which can be requested by contacting the DFO 
at the email provided above; (2) three letters of reference; (3) a 
statement of any prior service on the NACMH; and (4) a current copy of 
the nominee's resume. Nomination packages may be submitted directly by 
the individual being nominated or by the person/organization 
recommending the candidate.
    HHS endeavors to ensure that NACMH membership is balanced in terms 
of points of view represented and that individuals from a broad 
representation of geographic areas, gender, linguistically diverse 
ethnic and minority groups, and individuals with disabilities, are 
considered for membership. Appointments shall be made without 
discrimination on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual 
orientation, or cultural, religious, or socioeconomic status.
    Individuals who are selected to be considered for appointment will 
be required to provide detailed information regarding their financial 
holdings, consultancies, and research grants or contracts, if the 
applicant has any to report. Disclosure of this information is required 
for HRSA ethics officials to determine whether there is a potential 
conflict of interest 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.

Maria G. Button,
Director, Executive Secretariat.
[FR Doc. 2023-04706 Filed 3-7-23; 8:45 am]
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