[Federal Register Volume 88, Number 145 (Monday, July 31, 2023)]
[Notices]
[Pages 49464-49465]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2023-16102]


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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention


Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to CDC's Advisory 
Committee to the Director Data and Surveillance Workgroup

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 Advisory Committee to the Director 
Data and Surveillance Workgroup (DSW). The DSW consists of 
approximately 15 members who are experts in fields associated with 
public health science and practice; policy development, analysis, and 
implementation; and surveillance and informatics.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the DSW must be received no later 
than August 30, 2023. Late nominations will not be considered for 
membership.

ADDRESSES: All nominations (cover letters and curriculum vitae) should 
be emailed to [email protected] with the subject line: ``Nomination for 
CDC ACD DSW Workgroup.''

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Agnes Warner, MPA, Office of Public 
Health Data, Surveillance, and Technology, Centers for Disease Control 
and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road NE, Mailstop H21-10, Atlanta, Georgia 
30329-4027. Telephone: (404) 639-3372; Email: [email protected].

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 
    Background: The purpose of the Advisory Committee to the Director, 
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (ACD, CDC) is to (1) make 
recommendations to the Director regarding ways to prioritize the 
activities of the agency in alignment with the CDC Strategic Plan 
required under section 305(c); H.R. 2617-1252; (2) advise on ways to 
achieve or improve performance metrics in relation to the CDC Strategic 
Plan, and other relevant metrics, as appropriate; (3) provide advice 
and recommendations on the development of the Strategic Plan, and any 
subsequent updates, as appropriate; (4) advise on grants, cooperative 
agreements, contracts, or other transactions, as applicable; (5) 
provide other advice to the Director, as requested, to fulfill duties 
under sections 301 and 311; and (6) appoint subcommittees. The ACD, CDC 
consists of up to 15 non-federal members, including the Chair, 
knowledgeable in areas pertinent to the CDC mission, such as health 
policy, public health, global health, preparedness, preventive 
medicine, the faith-based and community-based sector, and allied 
fields.
    Purpose: The purpose of the ACD, CDC Data and Surveillance 
Workgroup (DSW) is to provide input to the Committee on agency-wide 
activities related to the scope and implementation of CDC's data 
modernization strategy across the agency, ultimately playing a key role 
in the agency's work with public health, healthcare, and academic and 
private sector partners and with the promotion of equity. The DSW 
membership consists of approximately 15 members. It is co-chaired by 
two current ACD, CDC Special Government Employees. The DSW co-chairs 
will present their findings, observations, and work products at one or 
more ACD, CDC meetings for discussion, deliberation, and decisions 
(final recommendations to CDC).
    Nomination Criteria: DSW members will serve terms ranging from six 
months to one year and be required to attend DSW meetings approximately 
1-2 times per month (virtually or in person), and contribute time in 
between meetings for research, consultation, discussion, and writing 
assignments.
    Nominations are being sought for individuals who have the expertise 
and qualifications necessary to contribute to the accomplishments of 
the committee's/workgroup's objectives. Nominees will be selected based 
on expertise in the fields of public health science and practice; 
public health preparedness and response; public health policy 
development, analysis, and implementation; public health surveillance 
and informatics; artificial intelligence; data analysis, data science, 
and forecasting; health information technology; and healthcare delivery 
from jurisdictional government agencies, non-government organizations, 
academia, and the private sector. To ensure a diverse workgroup 
composition, nominees with front line and field experience at the 
local, state, tribal, and territorial levels are encouraged to apply. 
This includes nominees with experience working for, and with, 
community-based organizations and other non-profit organizations. 
Federal employees will not be considered for membership. Selection of 
members is based on candidates' qualifications to contribute to the 
accomplishment of the DSW's objectives.
    HHS policy stipulates that membership be balanced in terms of 
points of view represented and the workgroup's function. Appointments 
shall be made without discrimination based on 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. 
Interested candidates should submit the following items:
    [ssquf] A one-half to one-page cover letter that includes your 
understanding of, and commitment to, the time and work necessary; one 
to two sentences on your background and experience; and one to two 
sentences on the skills/perspective you would bring to the DSW.
    [ssquf] Current curriculum vitae which highlights the experience 
and work history being sought relevant to the criteria set forth above, 
including complete contact information (telephone numbers, mailing 
address, email address).

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    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. 2023-16102 Filed 7-28-23; 8:45 am]
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