Advocacy Alert: 03/17/2005

The Department of Health and Human Services Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (CFSAC) will meet on Monday, April 4, 2005 in Washington, D.C. The March 14, 2005 announcement in the Federal Register follows.

A request for nominations to fill six scheduled vacancies (as of Sept. 30, 2005) on the CFSAC appeared in the Federal Register on the same day. The notice, including information required for nominations, follows below.

Dr. Howard Zucker has replaced Dr. Larry Fields as executive secretary for the CFSAC. Those wishing to provide public testimony at the April 4, 2005 meeting are requested to call 202-690-7694 by March 28.

For more information about the CFSAC, visit the CFIDS Association's web site at http://www.cfids.org/advocacy/CFSCC.asp A roster of current CFSAC members (with terms) is available at: http://www.hhs.gov/advcomcfs/roster.html

Meeting Notice

[Federal Register: March 14, 2005 (Volume 70, Number 48)]
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 
Meeting of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the
Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: As stipulated by the Federal Advisory Committee Act, the U.S.
Department of Health and Human Services is hereby giving notice that
the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (CFSAC) will hold a
meeting. The meeting will be open to the public.

DATES: The meeting will be held on Monday, April 4, 2005, from 9 a.m.
to 5 p.m.

ADDRESSES: Department of Health and Human Services, Room 800 Hubert H.
Humphrey Building, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20201.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Dr. Howard Zucker; Executive
Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee; Department of
Health and Human Services, 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 716G,
Washington, DC 20201; (202) 690-7694.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: CFSAC was established on September 5, 2002,
to replace the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Coordinating Committee. CFSAC
was established to advise, consult with, and make recommendations to
the Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad
range of topics including (1) the current state of knowledge and
research about the epidemiology and risk factors relating to chronic
fatigue syndrome, and identifying potential opportunities in these
areas; (2) current and proposed diagnosis and treatment methods for
chronic fatigue syndrome; and (3) development and implementation of
programs to inform the public, health care professionals, and the
biomedical, academic, and research communities about chronic fatigue
syndrome advances.
    The agenda for this meeting is being developed. The agenda will be
posted on the CFSAC Web site, http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.hhs.gov/advcomcfs, when it is
finalized.
    Public attendance at the meeting is limited to space available.
Individuals must provide a photo ID for entry into the meeting.
Individuals who plan to attend and need special assistance, such as
sign language interpretation or other reasonable accommodations, should
notify the designated contact person. Members of the public will have
the opportunity to provide comments at the meeting. Pre-registration is
required for public comment by March 28, 2005. Any individual who
wishes to participate in the public comment session should call the
telephone number listed in the contact information to register. Public
comment will be limited to five minutes per speaker. Any members of the
public who wish to have printed material distributed to CFSAC members
should submit materials to the Executive Secretary, CFSAC, whose
contact information is listed above prior to close of business March
28, 2005.

Dated: March 4, 2005.
Howard A. Zucker,
Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 05-4948 Filed 3-11-05; 8:45 am]
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Nomination Notice

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

 
Solicitation of Nomination for Appointment to the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee

AGENCY: Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Secretary, Office of Public Health and Science.

ACTION: Notice.

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    Authority: 42 U.S.C. 217a, section 222 of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act, as amended. The committee is governed by the
provisions of Public Law 92-463, as amended (5 U.S.C. Appendix 2), which sets forth standards for the formation and use of advisory
committees.

SUMMARY: The Office of Public Health and Science, DHHS, is seeking nominations of qualified candidates to be considered for appointment as
a member of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee (CFSAC). CFSAC provides science-based advice and recommendations to the
Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad range of issues and topics pertaining to chronic
fatigue syndrome (CFS). CFSAC, which was formerly known as the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Coordinating Committee, was established by the
Secretary of Health and Human Services on September 5, 2002. The appointments of six Committee members are scheduled to end on September
30, 2005. Nominations of qualified candidates are being sought to fill these scheduled vacancies.

DATES: Nominations for membership on the Committee must be received no later than 5 p.m. EST on April 20, 2005, at the address listed below.

ADDRESSES: All nominations should be mailed or delivered to Dr. Howard Zucker, Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory
Committee; Office of Public Health and Science; Department of Health and Human Services; 200 Independence Avenue, SW., Room 716G;
Washington, DC 20201.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Olga Nelson; Committee Management
Officer, OPHS; Department of Health and Human Services; 200
Independence Avenue, SW., 20201; Telephone: (202) 690-5205.
    A copy of the Committee charter and list of the current membership
can be obtained by contacting Ms. Nelson or by accessing the CFSAC Web
site, http://frwebgate.access.gpo.gov/cgi-bin/leaving.cgi?from=leavingFR.html&log=linklog&to=http://www.hhs.gov/advcomcfs.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
    1. The Committee shall advise and make recommendations to the
Secretary, through the Assistant Secretary for Health, on a broad range
of topics including: (1) The current state of knowledge and research
about the epidemiology and risk factors relating to chronic fatigue
syndrome, and identifying potential opportunities in these areas; (2)
current and proposed diagnosis and treatment methods for chronic
fatigue syndrome, and; (3) development and implementation of programs
to inform the public, health care professionals, and the biomedical,
academic, and research communities about chronic fatigue syndrome
advances.
    2. Nominations
    The Office of Public Health and Science is requesting nominations
to fill six positions for the CFSAC. The positions are scheduled to
become vacant in September 30, 2005. The Committee is composed of seven
biomedical research scientists with demonstrated expertise in
biomedical research and four individuals with demonstrated expertise in
health care delivery, private health care services or insurer, or
voluntary organizations concerned with the problems of individuals with
CFS. To qualify for consideration of appointment to the Committee, an
individual must possess demonstrated experience and expertise in the
designated fields or discipline, as well as expert knowledge of the
broad issues and topics pertinent to the chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee will serve as
voting members. Individuals selected for appointment to the Committee
can be invited to serve terms of up to four years. Committee members
receive a stipend for attending Committee

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meetings and conducting other business in the interest of the
Committee, including per diem and reimbursement for travel expenses
incurred.
    Nominations should be typewritten. The following information should
be included in the package of material submitted for each individual
being nominated for consideration: (1) A letter of nomination that
clearly states the name and affiliation of the nominee, the basis for
the nomination (i.e., specific attributes which qualify the nominee for
service in this capacity), and a statement that the nominee is willing
to serve as a member of the Committee; (2) the nominator's name,
address, and daytime telephone number, and the home and/or work
address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the individual being
nominated; and (3) a current copy of the nominee's curriculum vitae.
The names of Federal employees should not be nominated for
consideration of appointment to this Committee.
    The Department makes every effort to ensure that the membership of
DHHS Federal advisory committees is fairly balanced in terms of points
of view represented and the committee's function. Every effort is made
to ensure that a broad representation of geographic areas, females,
ethnic and minority groups, and the disabled are given consideration
for membership on DHHS Federal advisory committees. Appointment to this
Committee shall be made without discrimination on the basis of age,
race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and cultural,
religious, or socioeconomic status. Nominations must state that the
nominee is willing to serve as a member of CFSAC and appears to have no
conflict of interest that would preclude membership. Potential
candidates are required to provide detailed information concerning such
matters as financial holdings, consultancies, and research grants or
contracts to permit evaluation of possible sources of conflict of
interest.

Dated: March 4, 2005.
Howard A. Zucker,
Executive Secretary, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory Committee.
[FR Doc. 05-4949 Filed 3-11-05; 8:45 am]
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