[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 53 (Monday, March 20, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Page 16633]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-05640]



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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Solicitation for Nominations for Appointment to the Board of 
Scientific Counselors, National Institute for Occupational Safety and 
Health

AGENCY: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of 
Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within 
the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is seeking 
nominations for membership on the Board of Scientific Counselors, 
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (BSC, NIOSH). The 
BSC, NIOSH consists of 15 experts in fields associated with 
occupational safety and health.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the BSC, NIOSH must be received no 
later than April 19, 2023. Packages received after this time will not 
be considered for the current membership cycle.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to NIOSH Docket 278, c/o 
Ms. Pauline Benjamin, Committee Management Specialist, NIOSH, CDC, 1600 
Clifton Road NE, Mailstop V24-4, Atlanta, Georgia 30329-4027 or emailed 
to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Maria Strickland, M.P.H., Designated 
Federal Officer, Board of Scientific Counselors, National Institute for 
Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, Patriots Plaza 1, 395 E Street SW, Suite 9200, Washington, 
District of Columbia 20201. Telephone: (202) 245-0649; Email: 
[email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Nominations are sought for individuals who 
have the expertise and qualifications necessary to contribute to the 
accomplishment of the objectives of the BSC, NIOSH. Nominees will be 
selected based on expertise in pertinent disciplines involved in 
occupational safety and health, such as occupational medicine, 
occupational nursing, industrial hygiene, occupational safety, 
engineering, toxicology, chemistry, safety and health education, 
ergonomics, epidemiology, biostatistics, psychology, wellness, research 
translation, and evaluation. Federal employees will not be considered 
for membership. Members may be invited to serve for up to four-year 
terms. Selection of members is based on candidates' qualifications to 
contribute to the accomplishment of BSC, NIOSH objectives (http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/BSC/default.html.)
    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 and cannot be full-time employees of the 
U.S. Government. 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 of and annually 
during their terms. CDC reviews potential candidates for BSC, NIOSH 
membership each year and provides a slate of nominees for consideration 
to the Secretary of HHS for final selection. HHS notifies selected 
candidates of their appointment near the start of the term in January 
2024, or 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] Cover letter, including a description of the candidate's 
qualifications and why the candidate would be a good fit for the BSC, 
NIOSH
    [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 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. 2023-05640 Filed 3-17-23; 8:45 am]
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