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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 219 (Wednesday, November 13, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 89651-89653]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-25885]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response

National Advisory Committee on Individuals With Disabilities and 
Disasters, National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters, and 
the National Biodefense Science Board; Call for Member Nominees

AGENCY: Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR), 
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: ASPR, in HHS, is currently seeking applications from qualified 
individuals for memberships on the following national advisory 
committees (vacancies): The National Advisory Committee on Individuals 
with Disabilities and Disasters (NACIDD) (7 vacancies); the National 
Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD) (7 vacancies); and 
the National Biodefense Science Board (NBSB) (7 vacancies). The HHS 
Secretary will appoint new voting members.

DATES: Nomination Period: The rolling application period is from 
November 12, 2024-January 11, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. eastern standard 
time.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Sylvia Sosa, Designated Federal 
Official, NACIDD, ASPR, HHS, [email protected], Office: 202-843-3876; Dr. 
Maxine Kellman, Designated Federal Official, NACSD, ASPR, HHS, 
[email protected], Office: 202-260-0447; LCDR Cliffon Smith, Designated 
Federal Official, NBSB, ASPR, HHS, [email protected], Office: (202) 868-
9352.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Advisory Committees (NAC) 
program includes a group of Federal advisory committees authorized to 
provide advice and recommendations to the HHS Secretary. The committees 
are managed by ASPR, with an additional delegation of authority that 
allows the Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and 
Response (the ASPR) to request and receive recommendations on behalf of 
the Secretary.
    The nationally renowned subject matter experts appointed to the HHS 
national advisory committees advise the HHS Secretary and the ASPR by 
holding working groups and public meetings throughout the year to 
address high priority issues and develop recommendations. These 
committees bring timely analysis, crucial perspectives, and new ideas 
to ASPR's strategies and programs.
    The committees listed below enhance public health emergency 
preparedness and response by coordinating federal efforts for the 
prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery from public health 
emergencies or medical disasters. They advise on strategic planning and 
provide expert guidance to lawmakers, the HHS Secretary, and other 
decision-makers. The ASPR NAC includes: The NACIDD, the NACSD, and the 
NBSB.
    Voting members shall not be full-time or permanent part-time 
federal employees but shall be appointed by the HHS Secretary as 
Special Government Employees (5 U.S.C. 3109) in an unpaid position. A 
voting member of the committees shall serve for a term of three years; 
the HHS Secretary may also adjust the terms of appointees. A voting 
member may serve not more than three terms on the committees, and not 
more than two of such terms may be served consecutively. A member may 
serve after the expiration of his/her term until a successor has been 
appointed. Applicants to those positions may be nominated by a relevant 
organization or may nominate themselves based on their expertise within 
the following stakeholder groups: Industry, academia, health care 
consumer organizations, and organizations representing other 
appropriate stakeholders. Please visit the ASPR's website at: https://aspr.hhs.gov/AboutASPR/WorkingwithASPR/BoardsandCommittees/Pages/default.aspx for all application submission information, additional 
information regarding the qualifications expected for applicants, and 
application instructions.

NACIDD

    Authority: The NACIDD is required by section 2811C of the Public 
Health Service (PHS) Act (42 U.S.C. 300hh-10d), as amended by the 
Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act 
(PAHPAIA), Public Law 116-22.
    Description of Duties: The NACIDD evaluates issues and programs and 
provides findings, advice, and recommendations to the HHS Secretary and 
the ASPR, in accordance with the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA), 
to support and enhance all-hazards public health and medical 
preparedness, response activities, and recovery, aimed at meeting the 
unique needs of individuals with disabilities across the entire 
spectrum of well-being. The NACIDD shall (1) provide advice and 
consultation with respect to activities carried out in regard to at-
risk individuals pursuant to section 2814 of

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the PHS Act, as applicable and appropriate; (2) evaluate and provide 
input with respect to the medical, public health, and accessibility 
needs of individuals with disabilities related to preparation for, 
response to, and recovery from all-hazards emergencies; and (3) provide 
advice and consultation with respect to State emergency preparedness 
and response activities, including related drills and exercises 
pursuant to the preparedness goals of the National Health Security 
Strategy authorized under section 2802(b) of the PHS Act. The NACIDD 
has several additional goals and activities listed in their charter, 
which can be found here: NACIDD Additional Goals and Activities.
    Membership and Designation: Members shall be appointed by the HHS 
Secretary from among the nation's preeminent scientific, public health, 
and medical experts in areas consistent with the purpose and functions 
of the advisory committee. The HHS Secretary, in consultation with such 
other heads of federal agencies as may be appropriate, shall appoint a 
maximum of 17 members to the NACIDD, ensuring that the total membership 
is an odd number. The NACIDD shall consist of at least seven non-
federal voting members, including a Chairperson, and:
    A. At least two non-federal health care professionals with 
expertise in disability accessibility before, during, and after 
disasters, medical and mass care disaster planning, preparedness, 
response, or recovery;
    B. At least two representatives from state, local, tribal, or 
territorial agencies with expertise in disaster planning, preparedness, 
response, or recovery for individuals with disabilities; and
    C. At least two individuals with a disability with expertise in 
disaster planning, preparedness, response, or recovery for individuals 
with disabilities.
    The NACIDD shall also have up to 10 federal, non-voting members (ex 
officio), listed here: NACIDD Federal Non-Voting (Ex Officio) Members.

NACSD

    Authority: The NACSD is required by section 2811B of the PHS Act 
(42 U.S.C. 300hh-10c), as amended by PAHPAIA, Public Law 116-22.
    Description of Duties: The NACSD evaluates issues and programs and 
provides findings, advice, and recommendations to the HHS Secretary and 
the ASPR, in accordance with FACA, to support and enhance all-hazards 
public health and medical preparedness, response activities, and 
recovery aimed at meeting the unique needs of older adults. The NACSD: 
(1) provides advice and consultation with respect to the activities 
carried out regarding at-risk individuals pursuant to section 2814 of 
the PHS Act, as applicable and appropriate; (2) evaluates and provides 
input with respect to the medical and public health needs of older 
adults related to preparation for, response to, and recovery from all-
hazards emergencies; and (3) provides advice and consultation with 
respect to State emergency preparedness and response activities 
relating to older adults, including related drills and exercises 
pursuant to the preparedness goals under the National Health Security 
Strategy authorized under section 2802(b) of the PHS Act. The NACSD may 
provide advice and recommendations to the HHS Secretary and the ASPR 
with respect to older adults and the medical and public health grants 
and cooperative agreements as applicable to preparedness and response 
activities under Title XXVIII and Title III of the PHS Act. The NACSD 
has several additional goals and activities outlined in their charter, 
which can be found here: NACSD Additional Goals and Activities.
    Membership and Designation: Members shall be appointed by the HHS 
Secretary from among the nation's preeminent scientific, public health, 
and medical experts in areas consistent with the purpose and functions 
of the advisory committee. The HHS Secretary, in consultation with such 
other heads of federal agencies as may be appropriate, shall appoint a 
maximum of 17 members to the NACSD, ensuring that the total membership 
is an odd number.
    The NACSD shall consist of at least seven non-federal voting 
members, including a Chairperson, and:
    A. At least two non-federal health care professionals with 
expertise in gerontological and/or geriatric medical disaster planning, 
preparedness, response, or recovery; and
    B. At least two representatives from state, local, tribal, or 
territorial agencies with expertise in geriatric disaster planning, 
preparedness, response, or recovery.
    The NACSD shall also have up to 10 federal, non-voting members (ex 
officio), listed here: NACSD Federal and Non-Federal Non-Voting (Ex 
Officio) Members

NBSB

    Authority: The NBSB is required under section 319M of the PHS Act 
(42 U.S.C. 247d-7g) section 404 of the Pandemic and All Hazards 
Preparedness Reauthorization Act (PAHPRA).
    Description of Duties: The NBSB advises the HHS Secretary or the 
ASPR on current and future trends, challenges, and opportunities 
presented by advances in biological and life sciences, biotechnology, 
and genetic engineering with respect to threats posed by naturally 
occurring infectious diseases and chemical, biological, radiological, 
and nuclear agents, and reviews and considers any information and 
findings received from the working groups established under 42 U.S.C. 
247d-7g(b). At the request of the HHS Secretary, the board also 
provides recommendations and findings for expanded, intensified, and 
coordinated biodefense research and development activities. The Board 
also provides any recommendation, finding, or report provided to the 
HHS Secretary or the ASPR on these matters to the appropriate 
committees of Congress.
    Membership and Designation: The NBSB shall consist of 13 voting 
members, including the Chairperson; additionally, there may be non-
voting ex officio members. Members and the Chairperson shall be 
appointed by the HHS Secretary from among the Nation's preeminent 
scientific, public health, and medical experts, as follows:
    A. Such federal officials as the HHS Secretary may determine are 
necessary to support the functions of the Board;
    B. Four individuals representing the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, 
and device industries;
    C. Four individuals representing academia;
    D. Five other members as determined appropriate by the HHS 
Secretary, of whom:
    i. One such member shall be a practicing healthcare professional;
    ii. One such member shall be an individual from an organization 
representing healthcare consumers;
    iii. One such member shall be an individual with pediatric subject 
matter expertise; and
    iv. One such member shall be a state, tribal, territorial, or local 
public health official.
    Nothing in the membership requirements shall preclude a member of 
the Board from satisfying two or more of these requirements described 
in subparagraph (D).
    Additional details on NBSB membership requirements can be found in 
their charter: NBSB Additional Membership Requirements
    The Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and 
Response of ASPR, Dawn O'Connell, having reviewed and approved this

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document, authorizes Adam DeVore, who is the Federal Register liaison, 
to electronically sign this document for purposes of publication in the 
Federal Register.

Adam DeVore,
Federal Register Liaison, Administration for Strategic Preparedness and 
Response.
[FR Doc. 2024-25885 Filed 11-12-24; 8:45 am]
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