[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 53 (Monday, March 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 19312-19313]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-05694]


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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: In accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act, 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 17, 2024. 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, National 
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Centers for Disease 
Control and Prevention, 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, Constitution Center, 400 7th Street SW, Suite 5W, 
Washington, District of Columbia 20024. 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 Board of Scientific Counselors, 
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (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 (https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/BSC/default.html).
    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 and cannot be full-time employees of

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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. The Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention (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 2025, 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 HHS. 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, National Institutes of 
Health, Food and Drug Administration).
    Nominations may be submitted by the candidate or by the person/
organization recommending the candidate.
    The Director, Office of Strategic Business Initiatives, 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, Office of Strategic Business Initiatives, Office of the Chief 
Operating Officer, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
[FR Doc. 2024-05694 Filed 3-15-24; 8:45 am]
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