Request for Nominations of Candidates To Serve on the Advisory Committee for Energy-Related Epidemiologic Research, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)

The Public Health Service is soliciting nominations for possible membership on the Advisory Committee for Energy-Related Epidemiologic Research. The Advisory Committee for Energy-Related Epidemiologic Research provides advice and makes recommendations to the Secretary, HHS; the Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; and the Administrator, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, on establishment of a research agenda and the conduct of a research program pertaining to energy-related epidemiologic studies. Advice and recommendations cover a number of important areas, including the appropriate interaction between the Committee and Department of Energy (DOE) regarding the direction HHS should take in establishing a research agenda, development of a research plan, and the respective roles of HHS and DOE in energy-related health research.

Nominations are being sought for the fields of energy-related epidemiologic research and public health, including occupational and environmental health; representatives of public interest groups; and representatives of affected parties (e.g., workers and community residents). Federal Employees will not be considered for membership. Members may be invited to serve a one, two, three, or four-year term. Close attention will be given to minority and female representation; therefore, nominations from these groups are encouraged.

The following information must be submitted: Name of nominee, affiliation, address, telephone and fax number and a current curriculum vitae or resume. Nominations should be sent, in writing, and be postmarked by April 1, 2000, to: Kitty Armstrong, Committee Management Specialist, National Center for Environmental Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Road, NE (MS E-39), Atlanta, Georgia 30333. Telephone or fax submissions cannot be accepted.

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