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The Department
of Commerce's Technology Administration is
extending the deadline for the solicitation period for nominations for
its National Medal of Technology (NMT) 2007 program from May 31, 2007
to July 18, 2007 due to server problems encountered during the
submission period. By July 18 2007
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Technology Administration
[Docket No.: 070208027-7028-01]
National Medal of Technology's Call for Nominations 2007;
Extension of Nomination Period
AGENCY: Technology Administration, Department of Commerce.
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SUMMARY: The Department of Commerce's Technology Administration is
extending the deadline for the solicitation period for nominations for
its National Medal of Technology (NMT) 2007 program from May 31, 2007
to July 18, 2007 due to server problems encountered during the
submission period.
Established by statute in 1980, the President of the United
States
awards the National Medal of Technology to our Nation's leading
innovators. If you know of a candidate who has made an outstanding,
lasting contribution to the economy through technology, you may obtain
a nomination form from: http://www.technology.gov/medal.
DATES: The extended deadline for submission of a nomination is July 18,
2007.
ADDRESSES: The NMT Nomination form for the year 2007 may be obtained by
visiting the Web site at http://www.technology.gov/medal.
Please return
the completed application to the National Medal of Technology Program
at: NMT@technology.gov or by mail to:
Technology Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room 4824,
Washington, DC 20230.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: NMT@technology.gov
or call Connie
Chang, Research Director, Technology Administration at 202/482-1575.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The National Medal of Technology is the
highest honor awarded by the President of the United States to
America's leading innovators. Enacted by statute in 1980, the Medal of
Technology was first awarded in 1985. The Medal is given to
individuals, teams, or companies who have improved the American economy
and quality of life by their outstanding contributions through
technology.
The primary purpose of the National Medal of Technology is
to
recognize American innovators whose vision, creativity, and brilliance
in moving ideas to market have had a profound and lasting impact on our
economy and way of life. The Medal highlights the
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national importance of fostering technological innovation based upon
solid science, resulting in commercially successful products and
services.
On March 2, 2007, the Technology Administration published a
notice
of solicitation for nominees for the 2007 National Medal of Technology.
The original deadline for nominees was May 31, 2007. Due to server
problems encountered during the submission period, which resulted in
the inability for some nomination packages to be submitted before the
deadline, the Technology Administration is extending the deadline from
May 31, 2007, to July 18, 2007. Nomination packages submitted and
received between May 31, 2007 and June 26, 2007 are deemed to be
timely. All other program requirements and information published in the
original solicitation remain unchanged.
Eligibility and Criteria: Information on eligibility and
nomination
criteria is provided on the Nominations Guidelines Form at http://
www.technology.gov/medal. Applicants who do not have internet access
should contact Connie Chang, Research Director, Technology
Administration at the e-mail address or telephone number above to
request this information.
Dated: June 15, 2007.
Robert C. Cresanti,
Under Secretary for Technology, U.S. Department of Commerce.
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The Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting
nominations for members to serve on the Risk Communication Advisory
Committee in the Office of Planning, Office of the Commissioner. By July 20 2007
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Food and Drug Administration
Request for Nominations for Voting Members on a Public Advisory
Committee; Risk Communication Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting
nominations for members to serve on the Risk Communication Advisory
Committee in the Office of Planning, Office of the Commissioner.
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a
document announcing the establishment of this committee.
FDA has special interest in ensuring that women, minority
groups,
and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on
advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations of qualified
candidates from these groups.
DATES: Nominations received on or before July 20, 2007 will be given
first consideration for membership on the Risk Communication Advisory
Committee. Nominations received after July 20, 2007 will be considered
for nomination to the Risk Communication Advisory Committee should
nominees still be needed.
ADDRESSES: All nominations for membership should be sent to the contact
person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
document.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regarding all nomination questions for
membership, the primary contact is Lee Zwanziger, Office of Planning,
Office of the Commissioner (HFP-1), Food and Drug Administration, 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-2895, FAX: 301-827-5260, e-
mail: rcac@fda.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for voting
members on the Risk Communication Advisory Committee.
I. Function of the Risk Communication Advisory Committee
The committee advises the Commissioner of Food and Drugs
on
strategies and programs designed to communicate with the public about
both the risks and benefits of FDA-regulated products so as to
facilitate optimal use of these products. The committee also reviews
and evaluates research relevant to such communication to the public by
both FDA and other entities. It also facilitates interactively sharing
risk and benefit information with the public to enable people to make
informed independent judgments about use of FDA-regulated products.
II. Criteria for Voting Members
A. Experts
Persons nominated for membership must have scientific
expertise or
extensive experience in one or more of the following fields: Risk
communication; risk perception; social marketing; communications;
cognitive, social, health, behavioral, or other relevant specialties of
psychology or sociology; decision analysis; qualitative or quantitative
research methodology; health literacy; cultural competency; journalism;
and/or biomedical ethics.
B. Public Members
Persons nominated for membership on the committee to provide
a
perspective from real-world experience on the communication needs of
the various groups who use FDA-regulated products must have the
following skills: (1) Ability to communicate the interests and
perspectives of consumers, patients, patient-caregivers, or health
professionals; (2) ability to discuss benefits and risks; and (3)
ability to understand the results of research studies. In addition,
preference will be given to nominees who have one or more of the
following qualifications: (1) Ability to analyze technical data; (2)
understanding of research design; (3) ability to disseminate
information about the advisory committee experience to the community;
and (4) ties to a consumer, patient, and/or community-based
organization. As a member of the Risk Communication Advisory Committee,
these individuals will serve in their individual capacities. However,
we expect that they can also serve as conduits between FDA and the
general public. Nominated individuals may include patients and
patients' family members, health professionals, communicators in
health, medicine, and science, and persons affiliated with consumer,
specific disease, or patient safety advocacy groups.
III. Nomination Procedures
Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified
persons
for membership on the advisory committee. Self-nominations are also
accepted. Nominations must include a current resume or curriculum vitae
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nominee, including current business address, telephone number, and e-
mail address if available. Nominations must also acknowledge that the
nominee is aware of the nomination, is willing to serve as a member,
and appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude
membership. FDA will ask the potential candidates to provide detailed
information concerning matters related to financial holdings,
employment, and research grants and/or contracts.
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: May 28, 2007.
Randall W. Lutter,
Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning.
[FR Doc. E7-10737 Filed 6-4-07; 8:45 am]
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U.S. Department
of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting nominations to fill
one Environmentalist position on the NOSB. The Secretary of Agriculture
will appoint a person to serve a 5-year term of office that will
commence on January 24, 2008, and run until January 24, 2013. By 8-17-07
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[AMS-TM-07-0035; TM-07-07]
Nominations for Member of the National Organic Standards Board
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
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SUMMARY: The Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA) of 1990, as amended,
requires the establishment of a National Organic Standards Board
(NOSB). The NOSB is a 15-member board that is responsible for
developing and recommending to the Secretary a proposed National List
of Allowed and Prohibited Substances. The NOSB also advises the
Secretary on all other aspects of the National Organic Program. The
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is requesting nominations to fill
one Environmentalist position on the NOSB. The Secretary of Agriculture
will appoint a person to serve a 5-year term of office that will
commence on January 24, 2008, and run until January 24, 2013. USDA
encourages eligible minorities, women, and persons with disabilities to
apply for membership on the NOSB.
DATES: Written nominations, with resumes, must be post-marked on or
before August 17, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Nomination cover letters and resumes should be sent to Ms.
Katherine E. Benham, Advisory Board Specialist, USDA-AMS-TMP-NOP, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., Room 4008-So., Ag Stop 0268, Washington, DC
20250.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Katherine E. Benham, (202) 205-
7806; E-mail: katherine.benham@usda.gov;
Fax: (202) 205-7808.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The OFPA of 1990, as amended (7 U.S.C. 6501
et seq.), requires the Secretary to establish an organic certification
program for producers and handlers of agricultural products that have
been produced using organic methods. In developing this program, the
Secretary is required to establish an NOSB. The purpose of the NOSB is
to assist in the development of a proposed National List of Allowed and
Prohibited Substances and to advise the Secretary on other aspects of
the National Organic Program.
The current NOSB has made recommendations to the
Secretary
regarding the establishment of the initial organic program. It is
anticipated that the NOSB will continue to make recommendations on
various matters, including recommendations on substances it believes
should be allowed or prohibited for use in organic production and
handling.
The NOSB is composed of 15 members; 4 organic producers, 2
organic
handlers, a retailer, 3 environmentalists, 3 public/consumer
representatives, a scientist, and a certifying agent. Nominations are
being sought to fill an Environmentalist vacancy. Individuals appointed
to this NOSB position must demonstrate expertise in areas of
environmental protection and resource conservation as they relate to
organic agricultural production.
To nominate yourself or someone else please submit, at a
minimum, a
cover letter stating your interest and a copy of the nominee's resume.
You may also submit a list of endorsements or letters of
recommendation, if desired.
Nominees will be supplied with an AD-755 background
information
form that must be completed and returned to USDA within 10 working days
of its receipt. Resumes and completed background information forms are
required for a nominee to receive consideration for appointment by the
Secretary.
Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all
appointments to
the NOSB in accordance with USDA policies. To ensure that the members
of the NOSB take into account the needs of the diverse groups that are
served by the Department, membership on the NOSB will include, to the
extent practicable, individuals who demonstrate the ability to
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minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
The information collection requirements concerning the
nomination
process have been previously cleared by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) under OMB Control No. 0505-0001.
Dated: April 3, 2007
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
[FR Doc. E7-6532 Filed 4-6-07; 8:45 am]
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The USDA
reestablished the Fruit and Vegetable Industry
Advisory Committee. The purpose of the Committee is to
examine the full spectrum of issues faced by the fruit and vegetable
industry and provide suggestions and ideas to the Secretary of
Agriculture on how USDA can tailor its programs to better meet the
fruit and vegetable industry's needs. USDA also seeks nominations of
individuals to be considered for selection as Committee members.
DATES: Written
nominations must be received on or before July 19, 2007.
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This section of the FEDERAL REGISTER contains documents other than rules
or proposed rules that are applicable to the public. Notices of hearings
and investigations, committee meetings, agency decisions and rulings,
delegations of authority, filing of petitions and applications and agency
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Agricultural Marketing Service
[Docket No. AMS-FV-07-0078; FV-07-377]
Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Agricultural Marketing Service, Department of Agriculture.
ACTION: Notice of reestablishment of the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory Committee and a request
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SUMMARY: The USDA reestablished the Fruit and Vegetable Industry
Advisory Committee (Committee). The purpose of the Committee is to
examine the full spectrum of issues faced by the fruit and vegetable
industry and provide suggestions and ideas to the Secretary of
Agriculture on how USDA can tailor its programs to better meet the
fruit and vegetable industry's needs. USDA also seeks nominations of
individuals to be considered for selection as Committee members.
DATES: Written nominations must be received on or before July 19, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be sent to Robert C. Keeney, Deputy
Administrator, Fruit and Vegetable Programs, AMS, USDA, 1400
Independence Avenue, SW., Room 2077-S, Stop 0235, Washington, DC 20250-
0235; Facsimile: (202) 720-0016. E-mail: robert.keeney@usda.gov.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Andrew Hatch, Designated Federal
Official; phone: (202) 690-0182; e-mail: andrew.hatch@usda.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Pursuant to the Federal Advisory Committee
Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App.), notice is hereby given that the Secretary
of Agriculture reestablished the Fruit and Vegetable Industry Advisory
Committee for two years. The purpose of the Committee is to examine the
full spectrum of issues faced by the fruit and vegetable industry and
provide suggestions and ideas to the Secretary on how USDA can tailor
its programs to better meet the fruit and vegetable industry's needs.
The Deputy Administrator of the Agricultural Marketing Service's Fruit
and Vegetable Programs will serve as the Committee's Executive
Secretary. Representatives from USDA mission areas and agencies
affecting the fruit and vegetable industry will be called upon to
participate in the Committee's meetings as determined by the Committee
Chairperson.
Industry members will be appointed by the Secretary of
Agriculture
and serve 2-year terms. Membership will consist of up to twenty-five
(25) members who represent the fruit and vegetable industry and will
include individuals representing fruit and vegetable growers/shippers,
wholesalers, brokers, retailers, processors, fresh cut processors,
foodservice suppliers, state departments of agriculture, and trade
associations. The members of the reestablished Committee will elect the
Chairperson and Vice Chairperson of the Committee. In absence of the
Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson will act in the Chairperson's stead.
The Secretary of Agriculture invites those individuals,
organizations, and groups affiliated with the categories listed above
to nominate individuals for membership on the reestablished Committee.
Nominations should describe and document the proposed member's
qualifications for membership to the Committee, and list their name,
title, address, telephone, and fax number. The Secretary of Agriculture
seeks a diverse group of members representing a broad spectrum of
persons interested in providing suggestions and ideas on how USDA can
tailor its programs to meet the fruit and vegetable industry's needs.
Individuals who are nominated will receive necessary forms
from
USDA for membership. The biographical information and clearance forms
must be completed and returned to USDA within 10 working days of
notification, to expedite the clearance process that is required before
selection of Committee members by the Secretary of Agriculture.
Equal opportunity practices will be followed in all
appointments to
the Committee in accordance with USDA policies. To ensure that the
recommendations of the Committee have taken into account the needs of
the diverse groups served by USDA, membership shall include, to the
extent practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to represent
minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and limited resource
agriculture producers.
Dated: June 8, 2007.
Lloyd C. Day,
Administrator, Agricultural Marketing Service.
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The U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Science
Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is soliciting nominations for
consideration of membership on EPA's Clean Air Scientific Advisory
Committee (CASAC), and EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB or Board) and
its Subcommittees. July 9 2007
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EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office; Request for Nominations
of Candidates for the EPA Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee and
the Science Advisory Board
AGENCY: Environmental Protection Agency.
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SUMMARY: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Science
Advisory Board (SAB) Staff Office is soliciting nominations for
consideration of membership on EPA's Clean Air Scientific Advisory
Committee (CASAC), and EPA's Science Advisory Board (SAB or Board) and
its Subcommittees.
DATES: Nominations should be submitted in time to arrive no later than
July 9, 2007.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Nominators unable to submit
nominations electronically as described below, may submit a paper copy
by contacting Ms. Patricia L. Thomas, U.S. EPA SAB Staff Office (Mail
Code 1400F), 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20460
(FedEx/Courier address: U.S. EPA SAB, Suite 3600, 1025 F Street, NW.,
Washington DC 20004), (202) 343-9974 (telephone), (202) 233-0643 (fax),
or via e-mail at thomas.patricial@epa.gov.
General inquiries regarding
the work of the CASAC and SAB may be directed to Dr. Anthony F.
Maciorowski, Deputy Director, U.S. EPA SAB Staff Office, (202) 343-9983
(telephone), or via e-mail at maciorowski.anthony@epa.gov.
Background: Established by statute, the CASAC (42 U.S.C.
7409) and
SAB (42 U.S.C. 4365) are chartered Federal Advisory Committees that
provide independent scientific and technical peer review, consultation,
advice and recommendations directly to the EPA Administrator on a wide
variety of EPA science activities. As Federal Advisory Committees, the
CASAC and SAB conduct business in accordance with the Federal Advisory
Committee Act (FACA) (5 U.S.C. App. C) and related regulations.
Generally, CASAC and SAB meetings are announced in the Federal
Register, conducted in public view, and provide opportunities for
public input during deliberations. Additional information about these
Federal Advisory Committees may be found on the SAB Web site at: http:/
/www.epa.gov/sab.
Members of the CASAC, the SAB, and their Subcommittees
constitute a
distinguished body of non-EPA scientists, engineers, economists, and
social scientists that are nationally and internationally recognized
experts in their respective fields. Members are appointed by the EPA
Administrator for a period of three years, with the possibility of re-
appointment to a second three-year term. This notice specifically
requests nominations for the chartered CASAC, the chartered SAB and its
Subcommittees.
Expertise Sought: Established in 1977 under the Clean Air Act
(CAA)
Amendments, the chartered CASAC reviews and offers scientific advice to
the EPA Administrator on technical aspects of national ambient air
quality standards for criteria pollutants. As required under the CAA
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CASAC will be composed of seven members, with at least one member of
the National Academy of Sciences, one physician, and one person
representing State air pollution control agencies. The SAB Staff office
is specifically seeking nominations of experts for CASAC that fulfill
one or more of the foregoing statutory requirements.
The chartered SAB (or Board) was established in 1978 by
the
Environmental Research, Development and Demonstration Act to provide
independent advice to the Administrator on general scientific and
technical matters underlying the Agency' policies and actions. All the
work of the SAB is under the direction of the Board. The chartered
Board provides strategic advice to the EPA Administrator on a variety
of EPA science and research issues and programs, and reviews and
approves all SAB Subcommittee and Panel reports. The chartered SAB
consists of about thirty members. The SAB Staff Office is seeking
nominations of experts for the chartered Board in the following
disciplines: Environmental economics; behavioral and decision sciences;
epidemiology and public health; bioengineering and alternative energy
sources.
The SAB Ecological Processes and Effects Committee (EPEC)
provides
scientific advice and recommendation to protect, sustain and restore
the integrity of ecosystems. The SAB Staff office is seeking
nominations of experts for the EPEC in the following disciplines:
Landscape ecology; terrestrial ecology; and valuation of ecological
systems and services.
The SAB Environmental Economics Advisory Committee (EEAC)
provides
advice on methods and analyses related to economics, costs, and
benefits of EPA environmental programs. The SAB Staff office is seeking
nominations of experts for the EEAC in the following disciplines:
Environmental economics; cost-benefit analysis; uncertainty analysis;
climate change mitigation; agricultural economics; marine resource
economics; emissions trading; and market mechanisms and incentives.
The SAB Environmental Engineering Committee (EEC) provides
advice
on environmental engineering, remediation, and control. The SAB Staff
office is seeking nominations of experts for the EEC in environmental
technology and sustainability.
The SAB Exposure and Human Health Committee (EHHC) provides
advice
on the development and use of guidelines for human health effects,
exposure assessment, and risk assessment. The SAB Staff office is
seeking nominations of experts for the EHHC in the following
disciplines: Carcinogenesis; reproductive and developmental effects;
neurotoxicology; epidemiology; and public health.
The Radiation Advisory Committee (RAC) provides advice on
radiation
protection, radiation science, and radiation risk assessment. The SAB
Staff office is seeking nominations of experts for the RAC in the
following disciplines: Dose-response; risk assessment; radiological and
biological modeling; medical physics; and risk communication pertinent
radiation and public health.
How to Submit Nominations: Any interested person or
organization
may nominate qualified persons to be considered for appointment to
these chartered advisory committees and subcommittees. Individuals may
self-nominate. Qualified nominees will demonstrate appropriate
scientific education, training, and experience to evaluate basic and
applied science issues addressed by these advisory committees.
Successful nominees will have distinguished themselves professionally
and be available to invest the time and effort in providing advice and
recommendations on the development and application of science at EPA.
Nominations should be submitted in electronic format (preferred)
following the instructions for ``Nominating Experts to a Chartered
Advisory Committee or Standing Committee'' provided on the SAB Web
site. The form can be accessed through the SAB Nomination Form link on
the blue navigational bar on the SAB Web site at: http://www.epa.gov/
sab. To be considered, all nominations should include the information
requested on that form.
Nominators are asked to identify the specific committee(s)
for
which nominees would like to be considered. The nominating form
requests contact information about: The person making the nomination;
contact information about the nominee; the disciplinary and specific
areas of expertise of the nominee; the nominee's curriculum vita; and a
biographical sketch of the nominee indicating current position,
educational background; research activities; and recent service on
other national advisory committees or national professional
organizations. Persons having questions about the nomination
procedures, or who are unable to submit nominations through the SAB Web
site, should contact Ms. Patricia L. Thomas as indicated above in this
notice. Non-electronic submissions must follow the same format and
contain the same information as the electronic form. The SAB Staff
Office will acknowledge receipt of nominations.
Candidates invited to serve will be asked to submit the
``Confidential Financial Disclosure Form for Special Government
Employees Serving on Federal Advisory Committees at the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency'' (EPA Form 3110-48). This confidential
form allows EPA to determine whether there is a statutory conflict
between that person's public responsibilities as a Special Government
Employee and private interests and activities, or the appearance of a
lack of impartiality, as defined by Federal regulation. The form may be
viewed and downloaded at the SAB Web site at: http://www.epa.gov/sab/
pdf/epaform3110-48.pdf. This form should not be submitted as part of a
nomination.
The SAB Staff Office seeks candidates who possess the
necessary
domains of knowledge, and relevant scientific perspectives (which,
among other factors, can be influenced by work history and affiliation)
to adequately address scientific issues facing the Agency. The primary
criteria to be used in evaluating potential nominees will be scientific
and/or technical expertise, knowledge, and experience. Additional
criteria that will be used to evaluate technically qualified nominees
will include: the absence of financial conflicts of interest;
scientific credibility and impartiality; availability and willingness
to serve; and the ability to work constructively and effectively on
committees. The selection of new members will also include
consideration of the collective breadth and depth of scientific
perspectives; a balance of scientific perspectives; continuity of
knowledge and understanding of EPA missions and environmental programs,
and diversity factors (e.g., geographical areas and professional
affiliations) for each of the chartered committees and subcommittees.
Dated: June 1, 2007.
Vanessa T. Vu,
Director, EPA Science Advisory Board Staff Office.
[FR Doc. E7-11121 Filed 6-7-07; 8:45 am]
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The Federal
Reserve Board is inviting the public to nominate qualified
individuals for appointment to its Consumer Advisory Council, whose
membership represents interests of consumers, communities, and the
financial services industry. New members will be selected for three-
year terms that will begin in January 2008. By 8-24-07
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Consumer Advisory Council; Solicitation of Nominations for
Membership
AGENCY: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
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SUMMARY: The Board is inviting the public to nominate qualified
individuals for appointment to its Consumer Advisory Council, whose
membership represents interests of consumers, communities, and the
financial services industry. New members will be selected for three-
year terms that will begin in January 2008. The Board expects to
announce the selection of new members in early January.
DATES: Nominations must be received by August 24, 2007.Nominations not
received by August 24 may not be considered.
ADDRESSES: Nominations must include a resume for each nominee.
Electronic nominations are preferred. The appropriate form can be
accessed at: http://www.federalreserve.gov/forms/cacnominationform.cfm.
If electronic submission is not feasible, the nominations can
be
mailed (not sent by facsimile) to Sheila Maith, Assistant Director and
Community Affairs Officer, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs,
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jennifer Kerslake, Secretary of the
Council, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs, (202) 452-6470,
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, DC 20551.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Consumer Advisory Council was
established in 1976 at the direction of the Congress to advise the
Federal Reserve Board on the exercise of its duties under the Consumer
Credit Protection Act and on other consumer-related matters. The
Council by law represents the interests both of consumers and of the
financial services industry (15 U.S.C. 1691(b)). Under the Rules of
Organization and Procedure of the Consumer Advisory Council (12 CFR
267.3), members serve three-year terms that are staggered to provide
the Council with continuity.
New members will be selected for terms beginning January 1,
2008,
to replace members whose terms expire in December 2007. The Board
expects to announce its appointment of new members in early January.
Nomination letters should include:
nominee, dates, and description of responsibilities;
experience related to community reinvestment, consumer protection
regulations, consumer credit, or other consumer financial services;
description for both the nominee and the nominator;
for both the nominee and the nominator; and
and boards.
Individuals may nominate themselves.
The Board is interested in candidates who have familiarity
with
consumer financial services, community reinvestment, and consumer
protection regulations, and who are willing to express their views.
Candidates do not have to be experts on all levels of consumer
financial services or community reinvestment, but they should possess
some basic knowledge of the area. They must be able and willing to make
the necessary time commitment to participate in conference calls, and
prepare for and attend meetings three times a year (usually for two
days, including committee meetings). The meetings are held at the
Board's offices in Washington, DC. The Board pays travel expenses,
lodging, and a nominal honorarium.
In making the appointments, the Board will seek to complement
the
background of continuing Council members in terms of affiliation and
geographic representation, and to ensure the representation of women
and minority groups. The Board may consider prior years' nominees and
does not limit consideration to individuals nominated by the public
when making its selection.
Council members whose terms end as of December 31, 2007, are:
Stella Adams, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, S J Adams
Consulting, Durham, North Carolina
Faith Anderson, Vice President--Legal & Compliance and General
Counsel,
American Airlines Federal Credit Union, Fort Worth, Texas
Carolyn Carter, Attorney, National Consumer Law Center, Boston,
Massachusetts
Michael Cook, Vice President and Assistant Treasurer, Wal-Mart Stores,
Inc., Bentonville, Arkansas
Donald S. Currie, Executive Director, Community Development Corporation
of Brownsville, Brownsville, Texas
Kurt Eggert, Associate Professor of Law and Director of Clinical Legal
Education, Chapman University School of Law, Orange, California
Deborah Hickok, Former Vice President, MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc.,
Ooltewah, Tennessee
Lisa Sodeika, Senior Vice President--Corporate Affairs, HSBC North
America Holdings Inc., Prospect Heights, Illinois
Anselmo Villarreal, Executive Director, LaCasa de Esperanza, Inc.,
Waukesha, Wisconsin
Marva E. Williams, Senior Program Officer, Chicago Local Initiatives
Support Corporation, Chicago, Illinois
Council members whose terms continue through 2008 and 2009
are:
Dorothy Bridges, Chief Executive Officer and President, Franklin
National Bank of Minneapolis, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Tony T. Brown, President and Chief Executive Officer, Uptown
Consortium, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio
Jason Engel, Vice President & Chief Regulatory Counsel, Experian,
Costa
Mesa, California
Joseph L. Falk, Consultant, Akerman Senterfitt, Miami, Florida
Louise J. Gissendaner, Senior Vice President, Director of Community
Development, Fifth Third Bank, Cleveland, Ohio
Patricia A. Hasson, President, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of
Delaware Valley, Inc., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Thomas P. James, Senior Assistant Attorney General, Consumer Counsel,
Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Consumer Fraud Bureau,
Chicago, Illinois
Sarah Ludwig, Executive Director, Neighborhood Economic Development
Advocacy Project, New York, New York
Mark K. Metz, Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel,
Wachovia Corporation, Charlotte, North Carolina
Lance Morgan, President and Chief Executive Officer, Ho-Chunk,
Incorporated, Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska, Winnebago, Nebraska
Joshua Peirez, Chief Payment System Integrity Officer, MasterCard
Worldwide, Purchase, New York
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Anna McDonald Rentschler, BSA Officer, Central Bancompany, Jefferson
City, Missouri
Edna Sawady, Managing Director, Market Innovations, Inc., New York, New
York
Faith Arnold Schwartz, Senior Vice President, Enterprise Risk
Management and Public Affairs, Option One Mortgage Corporation,
Washington, District of Columbia
Edward Sivak, Director of Policy and Evaluation, Enterprise Corporation
of the Delta, Jackson, Mississippi
H. Cooke Sunoo, Director, Asian Pacific Islander Small Business
Program, Los Angeles, California
Stergios ``Terry'' Theologides, Executive Vice President Corporate
Affairs and General Counsel, New Century Financial Corporation, Irvine,
California
Linda Tinney, Vice President, Community Development West Metro Region
Manager, U.S. Bank, Denver, Colorado
Luz L. Urrutia, President and Chief Operating Officer, Banuestra
Financial Corporation, Roswell, Georgia
Alan White, Supervising Attorney, Community Legal Services,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, June 14,
2007.
Jennifer J. Johnson,
Secretary of the Board.
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The Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting
nominations for members to serve on the Risk Communication Advisory
Committee in the Office of Planning, Office of the Commissioner. By July 20 2007
The Health
Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is
requesting nominations to fill three vacancies on the Advisory
Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV.)By July 16 2007
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Health Resources and Services Administration
Advisory Commission of Childhood Vaccines; Request for
Nominations for Voting Members
AGENCY: Health Resources and Services Administration, HHS.
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SUMMARY: The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is
requesting nominations to fill three vacancies on the Advisory
Commission on Childhood Vaccines (ACCV). The ACCV was established by
Title XXI of the Public Health Service Act (the Act), as enacted by
Public Law (Pub. L.) 99-660 and as subsequently amended, and advises
the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) on issues
related to implementation of the National Vaccine Injury Compensation
Program (VICP).
DATES: The agency must receive nominations on or before July 16, 2007.
ADDRESSES: All nominations are to be submitted to the Director,
Division of Vaccine Injury Compensation, Healthcare Systems Bureau
(HSB), HRSA, Parklawn Building, Room 11C-26, 5600 Fishers Lane,
Rockville, Maryland 20857.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Ms. Delia Jones, Principal Staff
Liaison, Policy Analysis Branch, Division of Vaccine Injury
Compensation, HSB, HRSA at (301) 443-6593 or e-mail: djones2@hrsa.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Under the authorities that established the
ACCV, the Federal Advisory Committee Act of October 6, 1972 (Pub. L.
92-463) and
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section 2119 of the Act, 42 U.S.C. 300aa-19, as added by Public Law 99-
660 and amended, HRSA is requesting nominations for three voting
members of the ACCV.
The ACCV advises the Secretary on the implementation of the
VICP.
The activities of the ACCV include: recommending changes in the Vaccine
Injury Table at its own initiative or as the result of the filing of a
petition; advising the Secretary in implementing section 2127 regarding
the need for childhood vaccination products that result in fewer or no
significant adverse reactions; surveying Federal, State, and local
programs and activities related to gathering information on injuries
associated with the administration of childhood vaccines, including the
adverse reaction reporting requirements of section 2125(b); advising
the Secretary on the methods of obtaining, compiling, publishing, and
using credible data related to the frequency and severity of adverse
reactions associated with childhood vaccines; and recommending to the
Director of the National Vaccine Program that vaccine safety research
be conducted on various vaccine injuries.
The ACCV consists of nine voting members appointed by the
Secretary
as follows: (1) Three health professionals, who are not employees of
the United States Government and have expertise in the health care of
children, and the epidemiology, etiology, and prevention of childhood
diseases, and the adverse reactions associated with vaccines, at least
two shall be pediatricians; (2) three members from the general public,
at least two shall be legal representatives (parents or guardians) of
children who have suffered a vaccine-related injury or death; and (3)
three attorneys, at least one shall be an attorney whose specialty
includes representation of persons who have suffered a vaccine-related
injury or death, and one shall be an attorney whose specialty includes
representation of vaccine manufacturers. In addition, the Director of
the National Institutes of Health, the Assistant Secretary for Health,
the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the
Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (or the designees of
such officials) serve as nonvoting ex officio members.
Specifically, HRSA is requesting nominations for three
voting
members of the ACCV representing: (1) A pediatrician who has expertise
in the health care of children, the epidemiology, etiology, and
prevention of childhood diseases, and the adverse reactions associated
with vaccines; (2) a member of the general public who is the legal
representative of a child who has suffered a vaccine injury or death;
and (3) an attorney whose specialty includes representation of persons
who have suffered vaccine injuries or deaths. Nominees will be invited
to serve a 3-year term beginning January 1, 2008, and ending December
31, 2010.
Interested persons may nominate one or more qualified persons
for
membership on the ACCV. Nominations shall state that the nominee is
willing to serve as a member of the ACCV and appears to have no
conflict of interest that would preclude the ACCV membership. Potential
candidates will be asked to provide detailed information concerning
consultancies, research grants, or contracts to permit evaluation of
possible sources of conflicts of interest. A curriculum vitae or resume
should be submitted with the nomination.
The Department of Health and Human Services has special
interest in
assuring that women, minority groups, and the physically disabled are
adequately represented on advisory committees; and therefore, extends
particular encouragement to nominations for appropriately qualified
female, minority, or disabled candidates.
Dated: June 11, 2007.
Caroline Lewis,
Associate Administrator for Management.
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The
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting that any
industry organizations interested in participating in the selection
of
a nonvoting industry representative to serve on its Allergenic
Products
Advisory Committee for the Center for Biologics Evaluation and
Research
(CBER) notify FDA in writing. By July 30 2007
The Food and
Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting
nominations for members to serve on the Risk Communication Advisory
Committee in the Office of Planning, Office of the Commissioner.
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a
document announcing the establishment of this committee.
FDA has special interest in ensuring that women, minority
groups,
and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on
advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations of qualified
candidates from these groups. July 20 2007
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Food and Drug Administration
Request for Nominations for Voting Members on a Public Advisory
Committee; Risk Communication Advisory Committee
AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS.
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SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is requesting
nominations for members to serve on the Risk Communication Advisory
Committee in the Office of Planning, Office of the Commissioner.
Elsewhere in this issue of the Federal Register, FDA is publishing a
document announcing the establishment of this committee.
FDA has special interest in ensuring that women, minority
groups,
and individuals with disabilities are adequately represented on
advisory committees and, therefore, encourages nominations of qualified
candidates from these groups.
DATES: Nominations received on or before July 20, 2007 will be given
first consideration for membership on the Risk Communication Advisory
Committee. Nominations received after July 20, 2007 will be considered
for nomination to the Risk Communication Advisory Committee should
nominees still be needed.
ADDRESSES: All nominations for membership should be sent to the contact
person listed in the FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT section of this
document.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Regarding all nomination questions for
membership, the primary contact is Lee Zwanziger, Office of Planning,
Office of the Commissioner (HFP-1), Food and Drug Administration, 5600
Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20857, 301-827-2895, FAX: 301-827-5260, e-
mail: rcac@fda.hhs.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: FDA is requesting nominations for voting
members on the Risk Communication Advisory Committee.
I. Function of the Risk Communication Advisory Committee
The committee advises the Commissioner of Food and Drugs
on
strategies and programs designed to communicate with the public about
both the risks and benefits of FDA-regulated products so as to
facilitate optimal use of these products. The committee also reviews
and evaluates research relevant to such communication to the public by
both FDA and other entities. It also facilitates interactively sharing
risk and benefit information with the public to enable people to make
informed independent judgments about use of FDA-regulated products.
II. Criteria for Voting Members
A. Experts
Persons nominated for membership must have scientific
expertise or
extensive experience in one or more of the following fields: Risk
communication; risk perception; social marketing; communications;
cognitive, social, health, behavioral, or other relevant specialties of
psychology or sociology; decision analysis; qualitative or quantitative
research methodology; health literacy; cultural competency; journalism;
and/or biomedical ethics.
B. Public Members
Persons nominated for membership on the committee to provide
a
perspective from real-world experience on the communication needs of
the various groups who use FDA-regulated products must have the
following skills: (1) Ability to communicate the interests and
perspectives of consumers, patients, patient-caregivers, or health
professionals; (2) ability to discuss benefits and risks; and (3)
ability to understand the results of research studies. In addition,
preference will be given to nominees who have one or more of the
following qualifications: (1) Ability to analyze technical data; (2)
understanding of research design; (3) ability to disseminate
information about the advisory committee experience to the community;
and (4) ties to a consumer, patient, and/or community-based
organization. As a member of the Risk Communication Advisory Committee,
these individuals will serve in their individual capacities. However,
we expect that they can also serve as conduits between FDA and the
general public. Nominated individuals may include patients and
patients' family members, health professionals, communicators in
health, medicine, and science, and persons affiliated with consumer,
specific disease, or patient safety advocacy groups.
III. Nomination Procedures
Any interested person may nominate one or more qualified
persons
for membership on the advisory committee. Self-nominations are also
accepted. Nominations must include a current resume or curriculum vitae
of each
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nominee, including current business address, telephone number, and e-
mail address if available. Nominations must also acknowledge that the
nominee is aware of the nomination, is willing to serve as a member,
and appears to have no conflict of interest that would preclude
membership. FDA will ask the potential candidates to provide detailed
information concerning matters related to financial holdings,
employment, and research grants and/or contracts.
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: May 28, 2007.
Randall W. Lutter,
Associate Commissioner for Policy and Planning.
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The
purpose of this notice is to list the members of the National
Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity
(National
Advisory Committee) and to give the public the opportunity to
nominate
candidates for the positions to be vacated by those members whose
terms
will expire on September 30, 2007.
Call
for Nominations of Lands or Interest in Lands for Potential
Purchase by the Federal Government in the State of Utah;
Identification
of Procedures for Identifying and Prioritizing Acquisition of Lands
or
Interest in Lands.
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Bureau of Land Management
[UT-921-07-5870-HN]
Call for Nominations of Lands or Interest in Lands for Potential
Purchase by the Federal Government in the State of Utah; Identification
of Procedures for Identifying and Prioritizing Acquisition of Lands or
Interest in Lands
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management, Interior.
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SUMMARY: In accordance with the Federal Land Transaction Facilitation
Act of 2000 (43 U.S.C. 2303) (FLTFA), this notice seeks the nomination
of property for possible acquisition by Federal agencies. The notice
also provides information on the procedures established for (1) the
identification of lands or interests in lands for which a landowner has
indicated a desire to sell the lands or interest therein to the United
States; and (2) the prioritization for acquisition of the in-holdings.
DATES: Nominations may be submitted at any time following the
publication of this notice.
ADDRESSES: Nominations should be mailed to the agency listed below
having jurisdiction over the federally designated area where the
property is located. The nominations should be sent to the attention of
the FLTFA Program Coordinator.
Bureau of Land Management, Utah State Office, P.O. Box 45155, Salt Lake
City, UT 84145-0155.
National Park Service, Intermountain Region, P.O. Box 728, Santa Fe, NM
87504-0728.
USDA Forest Service, Intermountain Region, 324 25th Street, Ogden, UT
84401.
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Mountain Prairie Region, Division of
Realty, P.O. Box 25486, DFC, Lakewood, CO 80225-04868.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Joy Wehking, FLTFA Program
Coordinator, BLM Utah State Office, 440 West 200 South, Suite 500, Salt
Lake City, UT 84101; Phone: 801-539-4114; E-mail: joy--wehking@blm.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with FLTFA, the four Federal
agencies noted above are offering to the public an opportunity to
nominate lands in the State of Utah for possible Federal acquisition.
Under the provisions of FLTFA, only the following non-Federal lands are
eligible for nomination: (1) Inholdings within a federally designated
area; or (2) Lands or interests in lands adjacent to federally
designated areas that contain exceptional resources. The term
inholdings in lands means any right, title, or interest held by a non-
Federal entity, in a tract of land that lies within the boundary of a
federally designated area. A federally designated area is an area set
aside for special management on or before July 25, 2000, including
national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, national
monuments, national conservation areas, national riparian conservation
areas, national recreation areas, national scenic areas, areas of
critical environmental concern, national outstanding natural areas,
national natural landmarks, research natural areas, wilderness or
wilderness study areas, and units of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System
or National Trails System. The term exceptional resource refers to a
resource of scientific, natural, historic, cultural or recreational
value that has been documented by a Federal, state, or local government
authority, and for which there is a compelling need for conservation
and protection under the jurisdiction of a Federal agency in order to
maintain the resource for the benefit of the public. Nominations
meeting the above criteria may be submitted by any individual, group or
governmental body. If submitted by a party other than the landowner,
the nomination must be accompanied with a written confirmation from the
landowner of their desire to sell. Nominations will only be considered
eligible by the agencies if: (1) The nomination package is complete;
(2) a Federal land use plan calls for acquisition of the land or
interest in land being nominated; (3) the land does not contain a
hazardous substance or is not otherwise contaminated; (4) the land
would not be difficult or uneconomic to manage as Federal land; and (5)
acceptable title can be conveyed in accordance with Federal title
standards. The agencies will assess the nominations for public benefits
in accordance with a jointly prepared State level Interagency
Implementation Agreement for FLTFA and a National level Interagency
Memorandum of Understanding among the agencies and will rank the
nominations. The nomination and identification of an inholding does not
obligate the landowner to convey the property nor does it obligate the
United States to acquire the property. All Federal land acquisitions
must be at fair market value consistent with applicable provisions of
the Uniform Appraisal Standards for Federal Land Acquisitions.
Further information, including the required contents for
a
nomination package, and details of the Statewide Interagency
Implementation Agreement, may be obtained by contacting Joy Wehking at
the address noted above.
Authority: Sec. 204, Pub. L. 106-248 (43 U.S.C. 2301).
Selma Sierra,
State Director, Utah.
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The
Coast Guard seeks applications for membership on the
Navigation Safety Advisory Council (NAVSAC)9-1-07 Deadline
The purpose of this notice is to list the members of the National
Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity (National
Advisory Committee) and to give the public the opportunity to nominate
candidates for the positions to be vacated by those members whose terms
will expire on September 30, 2007.
The
Department of Defense Audit Advisory Committee shall be
composed of no more than five members who are eminent authorities in
the fields of financial management and audit. Committee members
appointed by the Secretary of Defense, who are not full-time Federal
officers or employees, shall serve as Special Government Employees
under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3109.
United
States Patent and Trademark Office. The USPTO is requesting
nominations for three (3) members to each Public Advisory Committee
for
terms of three years that begin from date of appointment. By
9-1-07
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DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
Patent and Trademark Office
[Docket No. PTO-C-2007-0023]
Public Advisory Committees
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SUMMARY: On November 29, 1999, the President signed into law the Patent
and Trademark Office Efficiency Act (the ``Act''), Pub. L. 106-113,
Appendix I, Title IV, Subtitle G, 113 Stat.1501A-572, which, among
other things, established two Public Advisory Committees to review the
policies, goals, performance, budget and user fees of the United States
Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) with respect to patents, in the
case of the Patent Public Advisory Committee, and with respect to
trademarks, in the case of the Trademark Public Advisory Committee, and
to advise the Director on these matters. The USPTO is requesting
nominations for three (3) members to each Public Advisory Committee for
terms of three years that begin from date of appointment.
DATES: Nominations must be postmarked or electronically transmitted on
or beforeSeptember 1, 2007.
ADDRESSES: Persons wishing to submit nominations should send the
nominee's resum[eacute] to Chief of Staff, Office of the Under
Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the
USPTO, Post Office Box 1450, Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450; by
electronic mail to: PPACnominations@uspto.gov
for the Patent Public
Advisory Committee or TPACnominations@uspto.gov
for the
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Trademark Patent Public Advisory Committee; by facsimile transmission
marked to the Chief of Staff's attention at (571) 273-0464, or by mail
marked to the Chief of Staff's attention and addressed to the Office of
the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director
of the USPTO, Post Office Box 1450,Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Eleanor K. Meltzer, Chief of Staff, by
facsimile transmission marked to her attention at (571) 273-0464, or by
mail marked to her attention and addressed to the Office of the Under
Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the
USPTO, Post Office Box 1450, Alexandria, Virginia 22313-1450.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: The Advisory Committees' duties include:
of the USPTO relating to patents and trademarks, respectively, and
advise the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and
Director of the USPTO on these matters; and
Prepare an annual report on matters listed above; (2) transmit a report
to the Secretary of Commerce, the President, and the Committees on the
Judiciary of the Senate and the House of Representatives; and (3)
publish the report in the Official Gazette of the USPTO.
Members of the Patent and Trademark Public Advisory
Committees are
appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Secretary of Commerce for
three (3)-year terms.
Advisory Committees
The Public Advisory Committees are each composed of nine (9)
voting
members who are appointed by the Secretary of Commerce (the
``Secretary''). The Public Advisory Committee members must be United
States citizens and represent the interests of diverse users of the
USPTO, both large and small entity applicants in proportion to the
number of such applications filed. The Committees must include members
who have ``substantial backgrounds and achievement in finance,
management, labor relations, science, technology, and office
automation.'' 35 U.S.C. 5(b)(3). In the case of the Patent Public
AdvisoryCommittee, at least twenty-five (25) percent of the members
must represent ``small business concerns, independent inventors, and
nonprofit organizations,'' and at least one member must represent the
independent inventor community. 35 U.S.C. 5(b)(2).Each of the Public
Advisory Committees also includes three (3) non-voting members
representing each labor organization recognized by the USPTO.
Procedures and Guidelines of the Patent and Trademark Public Advisory
Committees
Each newly appointed member of the Patent and Trademark
Public
Advisory Committees will serve for a term of three years from date of
appointment. As required by the Act, members of the Patent and
Trademark Public Advisory Committees will receive compensation for each
day while the member is attending meetings or engaged in the business
of that Advisory Committee. The rate of compensation is the daily
equivalent of the annual rate of basic pay in effect for level III of
the Executive Schedule under section 5314 of title 5, United States
Code.While away from home or regular place of business, each member
will be allowed travel expenses, including per diem in lieu of
subsistence, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5,United States
Code. The USPTO will provide the necessary administrative support,
including technical assistance, for the Committees.
Applicability of Certain Ethics Laws
Members of each Public Advisory Committee shall be
special
Government employees within the meaning of section 202 of title 18,
United States Code. The following additional information includes
several, but not all, of the ethics rules that apply to members, and
assumes that members are not engaged in Public Advisory Committee
business more than sixty days during each calendar year:
financial disclosure form within thirty (30) days of appointment. 5 CFR
2634.202(c), 2634.204, 2634.903, and 2634.904(b).
integrity laws, including criminal bars against representing a party,
18 U.S.C. 205(c), in a particular matter that came before the member's
committee and that involved at least one specific party. See also 18
U.S.C. 207 for post-membership bars. A member also must not act on a
matter in
has a financial interest. 18 U.S.C. 208.
35 U.S.C. 5(a)(1) and 18 U.S.C. 219.
Meetings of the Patent and Trademark Public Advisory Committees
Meetings of each Advisory Committee will take place at the
call of
the Chair to consider an agenda set by the Chair. Meetings may be
conducted in person, electronically through the Internet, or by other
appropriate means. The meetings of each Advisory Committee will be open
to the public except each Advisory Committee may, by majority vote,
meet in executive session when considering personnel, privileged, or
other confidential matters. Nominees must also have the ability to
participate in Committee business through the Internet.
Procedures for Submitting Nominations
Submit resum[eacute]s for nomination for the Patent Public
Advisory
Committee and the Trademark Public Advisory Committee to: Chief of
Staff to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and
Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office, utilizing
the addresses provided above.
Dated: June 14, 2007.
Jon W. Dudas,
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property andDirector of
the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
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