16408 Federal Register / Vol. 74, No. 68 / Friday, April 10, 2009 / Notices 

Place: National Institutes of Health, 6701 

Rockledge Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892 

(Virtual Meeting). 

Contact Person: John Bishop, PhD, 

Scientific Review Officer, Center for 

Scientific Review, National Institutes of 

Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5180, 

MSC 7844, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435– 

1250, bishopj@csr.nih.gov. 

Name of Committee: Digestive, Kidney and 

Urological Systems Integrated; Review Group 

Gastrointestinal Cell and Molecular Biology 

Study Section. 

Date: May 29, 2009. 

Time: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant 

applications. 

Place: Avenue Hotel Chicago, 160 E. Huron 

Street, Chicago, IL 60611. 

Contact Person: Najma Begum, PhD, 

Scientific Review Officer, Center for 

Scientific Review, National Institutes of 

Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 2186, 

MSC 7818, Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–435– 

1243, begumn@csr.nih.gov. 

Name of Committee: Genes, Genomes, and 

Genetics Integrated Review Group; Molecular 

Genetics B Study Section. 

Date: May 31–June 1, 2009. 

Time: 7 p.m. to 4 p.m. 

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant 

applications. 

Place: Catamaran Resort Hotel, 3999 

Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92109. 

Contact Person: Richard A. Currie, PhD, 

Scientific Review Officer, Center for 

Scientific Review, National Institutes of 

Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, Room 5128, 

MSC 7840, Bethesda, MD 20892, (301) 435– 

1219, currieri@csr.nih.gov. 

(Catalogue of Federal Domestic Assistance 

Program Nos. 93.306, Comparative Medicine; 

93.333, Clinical Research, 93.306, 93.333, 

93.337, 93.393–93.396, 93.837–93.844, 

93.846–93.878, 93.892, 93.893, National 

Institutes of Health, HHS) 

Dated: April 3, 2009. 

Jennifer Spaeth, 

Director, Office of Federal Advisory 

Committee Policy. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

National Institutes of Health 

National Institute of Biomedical 

Imaging and Bioengineering; Notice of 

Closed Meeting 

Pursuant to section 10(d) of the 

Federal Advisory Committee Act, as 

amended (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is 

hereby given of the following meeting. 

The meeting will be closed to the 

public in accordance with the 

provisions set forth in sections 

552b(c)(4) and 552b(c)(6), Title 5 U.S.C., 

as amended. The grant applications and 

the discussions could disclose 

confidential trade secrets or commercial 

property such as patentable material, 

and personal information concerning 

individuals associated with the grant 

applications, the disclosure of which 

would constitute a clearly unwarranted 

invasion of personal privacy. 

Name of Committee: National Institute of 

Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering 

Special Emphasis Panel. 

Date: May 5, 2009. 

Time: 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 

Agenda: To review and evaluate grant 

applications. 

Place: National Institutes of Health, 

Democracy II, 6707 Democracy Blvd., 920, 

MSC–5469, Bethesda, MD 20892 (Telephone 

Conference Call). 

Contact Person: Ruth Grossman, DDS, 

Scientific Review Officer, National Institutes 

of Biomedical Imaging, and Bioengineering, 

6707 Democracy Boulevard, Room 960, 

Bethesda, MD 20892, 301–496–8775, 

grossmanrs@mail.nih.gov. 

Dated: April, 3, 2009. 

Jennifer Spaeth, 

Director, Office of Federal Advisory 

Committee Policy. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

HUMAN SERVICES 

Agency for Healthcare Research and 

Quality 

Solicitation for Nominations for 

Members of the U.S. Preventive 

Services Task Force (USPSTF) 

AGENCY: Agency for Healthcare Research 

and Quality (AHRQ), HHS. 

ACTION: Solicits nominations for new 

members of USPSTF. 

SUMMARY: The Agency for Healthcare 

Research and Quality (AHRQ) invites 

nominations of individuals qualified to 

serve as members of the U.S. Preventive 

Services Task Force (USPSTF). 

The USPSTF, a standing, panel of 

outside experts that makes evidencebased recommendations to the health 

care community and the public 

regarding the provision of clinical 

preventive services, is composed of 

members appointed to serve for four 

year terms with an option for 

reappointment. New members are 

selected each year to replace 

approximately one fourth of the 

USPSTF members, i.e., those who are 

completing their appointments. 

Individuals nominated but not 

appointed in previous years, as well as 

those newly nominated, are considered 

in the annual selection process. 

USPSTF members meet three times a 

year for two days in the Washington, DC 

area. Between meetings, member duties 

include reviewing and preparing 

comments (off site) on systematic 

evidence reviews prior to discussing 

and making recommendations on 

preventive services, drafting final 

recommendation documents, and 

participating in workgroups on specific 

topics or methods. 

To obtain a diversity of perspectives, 

and enhance opportunities, AHRQ 

particularly encourages nominations of 

women, members of minority 

populations, and persons with 

disabilities. Interested individuals can 

self nominate. Organizations and 

individuals may nominate one or more 

persons qualified for membership on the 

USPSTF. 

Qualification Requirements: The 

mission of the USPSTF is to produce 

evidence-based recommendations on 

the appropriate screening, counseling, 

and provision of preventive medication 

for asymptomatic patients seen in the 

primary care setting. Therefore, in order 

to qualify for the USPSTF, an applicant 

or nominee must demonstrate the 

following: 

1. Knowledge and experience in the 

critical evaluation of research published 

in peer reviewed literature and in the 

methods of evidence review; 

2. Understanding and experience in 

the application of synthesized evidence 

to clinical decision-making and/or 

policy; 

3. Expertise in disease prevention and 

health promotion; 

4. Ability to work collaboratively with 

peers; and, 

5. Clinical expertise in the primary 

health care of children and/or adults, 

and/or expertise in counseling and 

behavioral interventions for primary 

care patients. 

Some USPSTF members without 

primary health care clinical experience 

may be selected based on their expertise 

in methodological issues such as 

medical decision-making, clinical 

epidemiology, behavioral medicine, and 

health economics. 

Consideration will be given to 

individuals who are recognized 

nationally for scientific leadership 

within their field of expertise. 

Applicants must have no substantial 

conflicts of interest, whether financial, 

professional, or other conflicts, that 

would impair the scientific integrity of 

the work of the USPSTF. 

DATES: All nominations submitted in 

writing or electronically, and received 

by Friday, May 15, 2009, will be 

considered for appointment to the 

USPSTF. 

Nominated individuals will be 

selected for the USPSTF on the basis of 

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their qualifications (in particular, those 

that address the required qualifications, 

outlined above) and the current 

expertise needs of the USPSTF. It is 

anticipated that four indMduals will be 

invited to serve on the USPSTF 

beginning in January, 2010. All 

individuals will be considered; 

however, strongest consideration will be 

given to individuals with demonstrated 

expertise in a specific area such as 

obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, 

nursing and methodology. AHRQ will 

retain and consider for future vacancies 

the nominations of those not selected 

during this cycle. 

ADDRESSES: Submit your responses 

either in writing or electronically to: 

Gloria Washington, ATTN: USPSTF 

Nominations, Center for Primary Care, 

Prevention, and Clinical Partnerships, 

Agency for Healthcare Research and 

Quality, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, 

Maryland 20850, http:// 

dreamless.keenspot.com/comic.rss. 

Nomination Submissions 

Nominations may be submitted in 

writing or electronically, but must 

include (1) the applicant’s current 

curriculum vitae and contact 

information, including mailing address, 

e-mail address, and telephone number 

and (2) a letter explaining how this 

individual meets the qualification 

requirements and how he/she would 

contribute to the USPSTF. The letter 

should also attest to the nominee’s 

willingness to serve as a member of the 

USPSTF. 

AHRQ will later ask persons under 

serious consideration for membership to 

provide detailed information that will 

permit evaluation of possible significant 

conflicts of interest. Such information 

will concern matters such as financial 

holdings, consultancies, and research 

grants or contracts. 

Nominee Selection 

Appointments to the USPSTF will be 

made on the basis of qualifications as 

outlined above (see Qualification 

Requirements) and the current expertise 

needs of the USPSTF. 

Arrangement for Public Inspection 

Nominations and applications are 

kept on file at the Center for Primary 

Care, Prevention, and Clinical 

Partnerships, AHRQ, and are available 

for review during business hours. AHRQ 

does not reply to individual 

nominations, but considers all 

nominations in selecting members. 

Information regarded as private and 

personal, such as a nominee’s social 

security number, home and e-mail 

addresses, home telephone and fax 

numbers, or names of family members 

will not be disclosed to the public. This 

is in accord with AHRQ confidentiality 

policies and Department of Health and 

Human Services regulations (45 CFR 

5.67). 

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: 

Gloria Washington at 

uspstaskforce@ahrg.hhs.gov 

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: 

Background 

Under Title IX of the Public Health 

Service Act, AHRQ is charged with 

enhancing the quality, appropriateness, 

and effectiveness of health care services 

and access to such services. 42 U.S.C. 

299(b). AHRQ accomplishes these goals 

through scientific research and 

promotion of improvements in clinical 

practice, including clinical prevention 

of diseases and other health conditions, 

and improvements in the organization, 

financing, and delivery of health care 

services. See 42 U.S.C. 299(b). 

The USPSTF is a panel of outside 

experts that makes independent 

evidence-based recommendations 

regarding the provision of clinical 

preventive services. The USPSTF was 

first established in 1984 under the 

auspices of the U.S. Public Health 

Service. Currently, the USPSTF is 

convened by the Director of AHRQ, and 

AHRQ provides ongoing administrative, 

research and technical support for the 

USPSTF’s operation. The USPSTF is 

charged with rigorously evaluating the 

effectiveness, cost-effectiveness and 

appropriateness of clinical preventive 

services and formulating or updating 

recommendations for primary care 

clinicians regarding the appropriate 

provision of preventive services. See 42 

U.S.C. 299b4(a)(1). AHRQ is charged 

with the dissemination of 

recommendations. In addition to hard 

copy materials (that may be obtained 

from the Publications Clearinghouse), 

current USPSTF recommendations and 

associated evidence reviews are 

available on the Internet (http:// 

www.preventiveservices.ahrg.gov). 

Dated: March 27, 2009. 

Carolyn M. Clancy, 

Director. 

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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND 

SECURITY 

Coast Guard 

[USCG–2008–1176] 

Collection of Information Under 

Review by Office of Management and 

Budget: OMB Control Numbers: 1625– 

0022, 1625–0093, 1625–0094 and 1625– 

0095 

AGENCY: Coast Guard, DHS. 

ACTION: Thirty-day notice requesting 

comments. 

SUMMARY: In compliance with the 

Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this 

request for comments announces that 

the U.S. Coast Guard is forwarding four 

Information Collection Requests (ICRs), 

abstracted below, to the Office of 

Information and Regulatory Affairs 

(OIRA), Office of Management and 

Budget (OMB) requesting an extension 

of its approval for the following 

collections of information: (1) 1625– 

0022, Application for Tonnage 

Measurement of Vessels; (2) 1625–0093, 

Facilities Transferring Oil or Hazardous 

Materials in Bulk—Letter of Intent and 

Operations Manual; (3) 1625–0094, 

Ships Carrying Bulk Hazardous Liquids; 

and (4) 1625–0095, Oil and Hazardous 

Material Pollution Prevention and 

Safety Records, Equivalents/ 

Alternatives and Exemptions. Our ICRs 

describe the information we seek to 

collect from the public. Review and 

comments by OIRA ensure we only 

impose paperwork burdens 

commensurate with our performance of 

duties. 

DATES: Please submit comments on or 

before May 11, 2009. 

ADDRESSES: You may submit comments 

identified by Coast Guard docket 

number [USCG–2008–1176] to the 

Docket Management Facility (DMF) at 

the U.S. Department of Transportation 

(DOT) or to OIRA. To avoid duplication, 

please submit your comments by only 

one of the following means: 

(1) Electronic Submission. (a) To 

Coast Guard docket at http:// 

www.regulation.gov. (b) To OIRA by email via: oira_submission@omb.eop.gov. 

(2) Mail or Hand Delivery. (a) DMF 

(M–30), DOT, West Building Ground 

Floor, Room W12–140, 1200 New Jersey 

Avenue, SE., Washington, DC 20590– 

0001. Hand deliver between the hours of 

9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through 

Friday, except Federal holidays. The 

telephone number is 202–366–9329. (b) 

To OIRA, 725 17th Street, NW., 

Washington, DC 20503, attention Desk 

Officer for the Coast Guard.