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[Federal Register Volume 89, Number 222 (Monday, November 18, 2024)]
[Notices]
[Pages 90699-90700]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2024-26784]

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Solicitation of Nominations for Appointment to the Advisory 
Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women

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 Advisory Committee on Breast Cancer in Young Women 
(ACBCYW). The ACBCYW consists of up to 15 experts in fields associated 
with breast cancer, disease prevention, early detection, diagnosis, 
public health, social marketing, genetic screening and counseling, 
treatment, rehabilitation, palliative care, and survivorship in young 
women, or in related disciplines with a specific focus on young women.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the ACBCYW must be received no 
later than December 16, 2024. Packages received after this time will 
not be considered for the current membership cycle.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed to Kimberly E. Smith, 
M.B.A., M.H.A., c/o ACBCYW Secretariat, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, 3719 North Peachtree Road, Building 100, Chamblee, Georgia 
30341 or emailed to [email protected].

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Kimberly E. Smith, M.B.A., M.H.A., 
Designated Federal Officer, National Center for Chronic Disease 
Prevention and Health Promotion, Centers for Disease Control and 
Prevention, 4770 Buford Highway NE, Mailstop S107-4, Atlanta, Georgia 
30341. Telephone: (404) 498-0073; 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 Advisory Committee on Breast 
Cancer in Young Women (ACBCYW). Nominees will be selected based on 
expertise in the fields of breast health, breast cancer, disease 
prevention and risk reduction, survivorship (including metastatic 
breast cancer), hereditary breast and ovarian cancer, or in related 
disciplines with a specific focus on young women. Persons with personal 
experience with early onset breast cancer are also eligible to apply. 
This includes but may not be limited to breast cancer survivors 45 
years of age or younger, and caregivers of said persons. Federal 
employees will not be considered for membership. Members may be invited 
to serve up to four-year terms. Selection of members is based on 
candidates' qualifications to contribute to the accomplishment of 
ACBCYW objectives (https://www.cdc.gov/breast-cancer/php/advisory-committee/).
    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 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 ACBCYW membership each year and 
provides a slate of

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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 December 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] 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).
    [ssquf] A short biography (150 words or less).
    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. 2024-26784 Filed 11-15-24; 8:45 am]
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