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###### Department of Health and Human Services

###### Food and Drug Administration

          - [Docket No. FDA-2018-N-3263]

# AGENCY:

Food and Drug Administration, HHS.

# ACTION:

Notice.

# SUMMARY:

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting nominations for members to serve on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee, in the Center for Tobacco Products. FDA seeks to include the views of women and men, members of all racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with and without disabilities on its advisory committees and, therefore encourages nominations of appropriately qualified candidates from these groups.

# DATES:

Nominations received on or before November 8, 2021 will be given first consideration for membership on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee. Nominations received after November 8, 2021 will be considered for nomination to the committee as later vacancies occur.

# ADDRESSES:

                        All nominations for membership should be sent electronically by logging into the FDA Advisory Nomination Portal:                         *https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/​scripts/​FACTRSPortal/​FACTRS/​index.cfm.*                         Information about becoming a member on an FDA advisory committee can also be obtained by visiting FDA's website by using the following link:                         *https://www.fda.gov/​AdvisoryCommittees/​default.htm.*

# FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:

*Regarding all nomination questions for membership, the primary contact is:*                         Serina Hunter-Thomas, Office of Science, Center for Tobacco Products, Food and Drug Administration, Center for Tobacco Products, Document Control Center, Bldg. 71, Rm. G335, 10903 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002, 1-877-287-1373 (choose Option 5), email:                         *TPSAC@fda.hhs.gov.*

# SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:

                    FDA is requesting nomination for voting members on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee.                          ( print page 50363)    

## I. General Description of the Committee Duties

The Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (the Committee) advises the Commissioner of FDA (the Commissioner) or designee in discharging responsibilities related to the regulation of tobacco products. The Committee reviews and evaluates behavior, dependence, and health issues, among others, relating to tobacco products and provides appropriate advice, information, and recommendations to the Commissioner.

## II. Criteria for Voting Members

The Committee shall consist of 12 members, including the Chair. Members and the Chair are selected by the Commissioner or designee from among individuals knowledgeable in the fields of science, medicine, medical ethics, or technology involving the manufacture, evaluation, or use of tobacco products. Almost all non-Federal members of this committee serve as Special Government Employees. The Committee shall include nine technically qualified voting members, selected by the Commissioner or designee. The nine voting members shall be scientists, physicians, dentists, or healthcare professionals practicing in the areas of oncology, pulmonology, cardiology, toxicology, pharmacology, addiction, epidemiology, behavioral health, or any other relevant specialty. One member shall be an officer or employee of a state or local government or of the Federal Government. The final voting member shall be a representative of the general public. Members will be invited to serve for terms of up to 4 years.

## III. Nomination Procedures

                    Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified individuals for membership on the advisory committee. Self-nominations are also accepted. Nominations must include a current, complete résumé or curriculum vitae for each nominee, including current business address and/or home address, telephone number, and email address if available and a signed copy of the Acknowledgement and Consent form available at the FDA Advisory Nomination Portal (see                     **ADDRESSES**                    ). Nominations must also specify the advisory committee for which the nominee is recommended. Nominations must also acknowledge that the nominee is aware of the nomination unless self-nominated. FDA will ask potential candidates to provide detailed information concerning such matters related to financial holdings, employment, and research grants and/or contracts to permit evaluation of possible sources of conflicts of interest.                

This notice is issued under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (5 U.S.C. app. 2) and 21 CFR part 14, relating to advisory committees.

Dated: September 2, 2021.

Lauren K. Roth,

Acting Principal Associate Commissioner for Policy.

[FR Doc. 2021-19444 Filed 9-7-21; 8:45 am]

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