[Federal Register: December 18, 2002 (Volume 67, Number 243)]
[Notices]               
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES


Office of Public Health and Science; Office of the Secretary


 
Request for Nominations for Members of the Chronic Fatigue 
Syndrome Advisory Committee


    The Office of Public Health and Science (OPHS), Department of 
Health and Human Services (DHHS), request nominations for 
representatives to serve on the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Advisory 
Committee (CFSAC). Nominations are solicited for biomedical research 
scientists with demonstrated achievements in biomedical research 
relating to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS); individuals with expertise 
in health care delivery, private health care services or insurers, or 
voluntary organizations concerned with the problems of individuals with 
CFS.
    DHHS has a strong interest in ensuring that women, minority groups, 
and physically challenged individuals are adequately represented on the 
Committee and, therefore, encourages nominations of qualified 
candidates from these groups. DHHS also encourages geographic diversity 
in the composition of the Committee.
    Information Required: A nominations package must include the 
following information for each nominee:
    1. A letter of nomination stating the name, affiliation, and 
contact information for the nominee, the basis for the nomination 
(i.e., what specific attributes recommend him/her for service in this 
capacity), and the nominee's area of expertise;
    2. A biographical sketch of the nominee and a copy of his or her 
curriculum vitae; and
    3. The name, return address, and daytime telephone number at which 
the nominator can be contacted. Organizational nominators must identify 
a principal contact person in addition to contact information. 
Optimally, a nomination package would also include a statement by the 
nominee that he/she is willing to accept an appointment to Committee 
membership.
    All nomination information for a nominee must be provided in a 
complete single package within 45 days of the publication of this 
notice. Incomplete nominations cannot be considered. The nomination 
letter must bear an original signature; facsimile transmissions or 
copies are not acceptable.


DATES: All nominations must be received at the address below no later 
than 4 p.m. EDT within 45 days of the publication of this notice.


ADDRESSES: All nomination packages shall be submitted to Debra Nichols, 
MD, MPH, Executive Secretary, CFSAC, Office of Disease Prevention and 
Health Promotion, 200 Independence Ave, Room 738G, Washington, DC 
20201.


FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Debra Nichols, MD at the above address 
or at 202-401-0735, or e-mail at dnichols@osophs.dhhs.gov.


    Dated: December 6, 2002.
Debra Nichols,
Executive Secretary, CFSAC, Office of Disease Prevention and Health 
Promotion, Office of Public Health and Science, DHHS.
[FR Doc. 02-31829 Filed 12-17-02; 8:45 am]

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